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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Photo-Heart Connection::April

I really didn't have much to show for photos for April.  I browsed back into the April archives and I came to the conclusion that April is not a big photography month for me. 
However, with that said - there was some common April photos and that is the cherry blossoms.
Every year, I make the trek to the University of Washington campus and I stand among the Yashino Cherry Trees.  I'm not the only one who came to admire their beauty.  I shared the large space with many photographers trying to capture the beauty of the blossoms. 
When I come home and look through the photos from the day - I always feel that I can't quite capture the beauty there.  I think that's one reason I go every year is that I don't feel I have gotten it - that one photo that captures the essence of what standing under the enormous canopy of cotton candy blossoms is really like.  I can't find a way to capture the confetti of pink petals flickering in the air.  Nor can I capture the smells, the energy and the vibe this space holds for me.  But, what I can do is keep those memories fresh in my mind with the photos I do take.  I found this one to be the one for the photo-heart connection for April.  It not only reminds me of the beautiful day under the trees, but it also reminds me of the importance of capturing the things that I love.  It reminds me the importance of taking photos in order to keep these kinds of moments alive for me.  I'm linking up with the Photo-Heart connection hosted by Kat Sloma today.


  And... just for fun, I couldn't resist a little more photo-heart connection.  I found her while looking for 1960's photos.  She rocks that hairdo - don't ya think?



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15 comments:

  1. AnnaMay 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    The UW campus is a pretty amazing place, architecture-wise, but in the spring it is beyond gorgeous. We visited when we lived in MT and ID. I like the value contrasts and delicate vs. ruff/solid contrast of the flowers and bark that you've captured here. I think that I can smell those blooms :)
    That "do" gets the crazy award! I'm thinking the arrow has altered her brain....

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  2. Kathryn DycheMay 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I love how the images we take can hold such wonderful memories.

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  3. Deborah TischMay 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This photo is beautiful, and your words took me right into that bunch of trees. I like how you described the setting.

    And as I read your words it occurred to me that sometimes a photo just can't do it justice. You just have to be there.

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Are those blossoms growing right out of the trunk? I love the contrast between their delicate beauty and the solidity of the trunk behind them. And I love the blurred background that hints at the abundance of blossoms all around.

    That has to be one of the more bizarre hairdos I've ever seen! :-)

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  5. ginaMay 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I love the angle of your shot and the shallow DOF, which lets us know that there are many blossoms nearby. Pure loveliness! Capturing an image of something we love is a wonderful challenge....my PHC doesn't really capture everything I was seeing and feeling, but it's fun to try. I guess that hairdo isn't crazier than some celebrity hair we see today.

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  6. KmcblackburnMay 1, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I loved reading your reasons for why you chose this photo as your April Photo Heart Connection. A beautiful photo was made even more captivating thru your words :)

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  7. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful cherry blossoms, one of my favorites! I especially like the colors and bokeh on the right half of the image. Also, 'heart hair' is a hoot!

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  8. BecsMay 2, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful image and I loved reading your words. I love the power of photography to trigger and hold such wonderful memories.

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  9. SandraMay 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Gorgeous blossom shot. I just love that soft blur and the delicate colours to the right of the trunk. I like the way you talk about capturing the energy of the place you went to take this photo.

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  10. Christine E-EMay 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    something about fluffy blossoms is calming... is it the fact that blossoms signal growth? spring-time? my post has pink cherry blossoms taken in wash dc... spring time sure offers a lot of photo ops, doesn't it?

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  11. chelleMay 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    ahaha that last image is hilarious!! but i totally love your words about this image..yes its so important to capture the things we love & to cherish them over & over !

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  12. Kat SlomaMay 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks for the chuckle with that heart hair photo! I think you captured beautifully why so many of us photograph. So often we can't capture the breadth of our experience, but looking at the images makes it real again. I love how you wrote: "I stand among the Yashino Cherry Trees." I felt a sense of reverence and awe in the way you put that. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment in the Photo-Heart Connection. Between your image and your words, you conveyed your experience to us.

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  13. Bo MackisonMay 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Seems like the blossoms of spring are a special favorite -- I love how they bring back memories of a special day.

    Your commenter will not allow me to post using my wordpress.org blog, so I am adding the link to my connection photo. (Frustrating...)

    http://www.seededearth.com/2012/05/04/aprils-photo-heart-connection-photo-an-unusual-choice/

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  14. Cathy H.May 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful photo! I'd like to be one of those photographer's standing with you! So many times, I've just had to put down my camera and just enjoy the moment because I can't quite capture it!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you for balancing it out with a good laugh! Hahaha! I love your photo of the cherry blossoms. Thank you for all your words. :)

    Love,
    Jen ♥

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