blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

This photo, taken at Kameido Tenjin with plum blossoms, ema (votive picture tablet), and lanterns, conveys the atmosphere of the downtown Ume Festival.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin to show the plum blossoms and the Taiko Bridge, and expresses the tasteful spring scenery that is unique to the shrine.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin with the pink weeping plum blossoms and the shrine building, with the intention of creating harmony between the gorgeous plum blossoms and the historic shrine building.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin to show the light hitting the lovely pink weeping plum blossoms, emphasizing the beauty of the clear petals.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, where the dark red plum blossoms shine in the sun, showing the depth of color and contrast of light.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, blurring the weeping plum tree in the foreground while photographing the weeping plum tree in the background to create a soft, spring-like atmosphere.

This photo, taken at Kameido Tenjin, shows a lovely weeping ume branch in a soft setting, enhancing the delicate expression of the flower.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, where many weeping ume trees in full bloom were photographed in a voluminous manner to express the splendor of full bloom.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, where dark red plum blossoms and light pink weeping plum blossoms fold over one another, creating a composition that allows the viewer to enjoy the layering of colors.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin with a pale pink weeping ume branch against a background of red ume, with an eye to the contrast of colors and the beauty of the branching.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, combining the beautiful weeping plum blossoms with the shrine building to convey the festive atmosphere of the Ume Festival.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, with the weeping plum tree in the back over the weeping plum tree in the front, creating a three-dimensional composition with depth.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin with an eye toward color gradation so that red and pale pink ume can be enjoyed through the weeping ume trees.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, with the plum tree and shrine from a short distance away to show the spring colors of the entire precinct.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin Shrine from the front of the shrine, along with the plum tree, to create a harmony between the prestigious shrine pavilion and the flowers.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, where red and pink plum blossoms overlap each other to emphasize the beauty of the gorgeous colors.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin with pink plum branches as the main subject and red plum trees in the background to express soft spring colors.

In this photo, taken at Kameido Tenjin, the background is darkened and the light hits the branches of the plum tree, making the outline of the flowers stand out.

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, with a brighter setting to softly capture the beautifully shaped plum branches, creating a gentle atmosphere.