上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]The Promise of SpringEvery day during my business trip, I visited Kushida Shrine. The giant cherry t](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/7dd705850914e30c1ea82c82c5135d18d16cfb07.jpg)
The Promise of Spring
Every day during my business trip, I visited Kushida Shrine. The giant cherry tree, which stands as a symbol, is nearing the end of its spring display. Among the increasingly green trunk, the double-flowered cherry blossoms were sprouting. It felt as if I could hear a voice saying, "I'll be waiting here again next year." Thus, the seasons slowly change, but the cherry blossom period will surely return. Spring will continue to be passed down.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/ea158acb8a342bb992295c536c468fa2a081a33b.jpg)
"The Last Radiance"
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is beautifully maintained. As you venture deeper, you come across less frequented areas. Along the roadside, camellia trees are planted. A fallen flower, illuminated as if by a spotlight in the shadows of the thicket, caught my eye with its elegant presence, prompting me to lift my camera.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/60ae4a0ec888761f2cb45db9e448b81e45ab6962.jpg)
"Curtain Call"
The cherry blossoms, which are just about to reach full bloom, are starting to fall, signaling the end of spring's peak. The moat of Ohori Park is filled with beautiful spring memories carried by the spring breeze. It felt like a splendid spring "curtain call."
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/abe4d1d578dbb4a2661d6537c77c7298e2aee5f6.jpg)
"Spring, bursting forth in crimson"
When we think of spring, we think of cherry blossoms, tulips, and rapeseed flowers. However, the true stars of this beautiful season are not limited to these. The Japanese maple, known as shōjō, turns a vibrant red in spring, then shifts to green in summer, and once again displays its autumn foliage. This stunning red is a hidden gem of spring.
Location: Hakata, Kushida Shrine
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/a59894041258993e1ac1d48a52b03373155bac63.jpg)
"In the Sparkling Aftermath of Rain"
The location is Tenjin Chūō Park in Hakata. The rain that had been falling until last night stopped by morning, leaving everything fresh and sparkling. Flowers are planted all around Hakata, making the morning particularly refreshing. When I glanced over, I saw the dried leaves, holding rain, shimmering beautifully behind the tulips. Through the old lens, that light seemed to celebrate the arrival of spring.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/26a4dcd95f6ef6a84a826eb7b4ff6aa4bda5c1d4.jpg)
"Weaving Rain with Cherry Blossoms"
Seiunji Temple, the sacred place of weeping cherry trees. As I walk, overwhelmed by the magnificent weeping cherry blossoms, a sudden rain begins to fall. My gaze is drawn to a small shrine halfway up the mountain. The gentle rain nourishes the air, carrying the sweet scent of spring.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/f510b885b29625db17abf13f6e5520ee808b790e.jpg)
"The Collaboration of Two Great Cherry Blossoms"
Chichibu is home to Hitsujiyama Park. Here, beautiful moss phlox bloom in late April. On this day, the cherry trees were in full bloom. However, I thought it might be a bit early for the moss phlox, only to find that the newly planted seedlings were thriving. I was able to capture both types of cherry blossoms in a single photograph.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]'Colorful Moisture'I captured the cuteness of a brown-eared bulbul enjoying the 'spring front row se](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/d2d64083f53d424f8c94bdb52d3da38b1d9da882.jpg)
'Colorful Moisture'
I captured the cuteness of a brown-eared bulbul enjoying the 'spring front row seat' with the delicate layers of its feathers after a bath, the presence of dripping water, and the full bloom of cherry blossoms, all while utilizing the tonal quality of an old lens.
It was a warm day, perfect for a bath. I was waiting with my manual focus set on the top of the waterfall.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/79fdb99924a18dad3e091ff8fa950aa49a19c4aa.jpg)
"On the untangled spring, I think of the moon."
"The moon smiles in the unfilled sky."
"Spring gently melts away."
"On an unnamed path from Ueno to Nippori, the cherry blossoms looked up at the newly risen moon. I couldn't help but point my lens to admire the moon alongside the cherry blossoms. It was such an ordinary street that I couldn't find a hashtag for the location..."
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
上垣 聡 posted.
![[Image1]](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/dafb197eef93e1ac7d6537673d2f5800e60aa540.jpg)
"Harp of Light"
Spring brings various flowers to the forefront. The small flowers blooming along the riverbank were also celebrating the season. Captured with my favorite old lens.
This text has been automatically translated.
Show original text
Show original text
