Scent of Nara

© Alex T. Mizuno

Scent of Nara

Uploaded: April 02, 2010

Description

This cherry blossom is called Nara No Yaezakura (multi layered cherry blossom). Its place of origin is Nara, an ancient capital of Japan in 10th century. Hence the name. The red background is azalea. Photographed at Japanese Tea Garden of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Comments

Michelle Alton April 02, 2010

A gorgeous presentation, Alex. #1254456

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 02, 2010

Lovely florals herew, Alex.


Dominick #8504553

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 02, 2010

Beautifully captured Alex! Jeff #8504582

Tiia Vissak April 02, 2010

a cool capture! #8505335

Tammy Espino April 03, 2010

Gorgeous, bet it smells great too! #8508076

Renata Gusciora April 06, 2010

Beautiful floral,fabulous colors,Alex!I like the color of the background especially! #8514204

Alex T. Mizuno April 07, 2010

Thank you so much everyone for your supportive comments!!!

Tammy: I was afraid to smell the flowers since I have a terrible fever :( #8516130

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 29, 2010

The hot pink bokeh from the azalea sets off the cherry blossoms fabulously! Well seen and taken - great job Alex! #8577446

Alex T. Mizuno May 01, 2010

Thank you very much for support Cindy! Have a great weekend!!! #8582749

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