This was one of those photos that came as a direct result of having a camera with me at the right time. I did not go out to take this photo I simply walked under a cherry tree and stopped to stare. The stark colour contrast made it an instant keeper along with the very small focal plane which gives the blossom a softer feel.

Camera: D5300
Lens: 50mm f/1.4
Aperture: f/2.2
Shutter: 1/4000
ISO: 200

First post on this new blog, I’m honestly not sure what the format will end up being but I expect something like the above. I hope to explain why I took the photograph as well as why I felt it was a keeper. Please feel free to comment on this and every post.