Thanks ever so much for your kind words Dave, its greatly appreciated! A bit of a background. They certainly weren't from this year unfortunately, as it was the 1st time in almost 100 years that the Cherry Blossom buds were destroyed after a 22 degree overnight frost that unfortunately killed a large percentage of the already "starting to open" blossoms. These images were taken in 2011. For each year I rotate cameras and designate only one camera/per year among those I use, to capture the trees and festivities of the Cherry Blossoms. This happened to be 2011, just after I received my 645D and these images were the initial trial pics from that camera as opposed to the more traditional and cliche' Tidal basin images I and many others took of the monuments as backdrops to the trees later that week.Loving these, they bring back memories. When exactly did you shoot these? Really nice captures and what could be more inspiring than an artist en plein air painting Sakuras in the Spring...
Actually my favorite images from other years were often taken with the Nikon's (DSLR's) where I took the time to set up aux. lighting, but haven't ever posted those in any of the appropriate forums.
I had planned to use the Pentax 645Z this year for the festival but unfortunately mother nature had other ideas for the trees. Much agree with you Dave, its always memorable down there during the month of April. Thanks again!
Dave (D&A)
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