As promised, here is a tour of the University of Washington Quad, with its famous Yoshino cherry trees, which perfectly compliment the pink stone and brick Gothic architecture of the campus buildings.
– g
where life is in bloom
Flower and Garden, Inspirational ·
As promised, here is a tour of the University of Washington Quad, with its famous Yoshino cherry trees, which perfectly compliment the pink stone and brick Gothic architecture of the campus buildings.
[…] Recipe for open-eyed dreaming: Take a Friday afternoon, Seattle sunshine, the University Yoshino cherry trees at their absolute perfect peak, me with my new Nikon D800, D with his new Canon 5D Mark III. Mix equal parts, sprinkle with delight and enjoy with abandon. (above: Nikon D800, Lensbaby Edge 80, 1/640th sec at F/4.0, manual mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and Photoshop 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Macro VR, ISO 100, 1/1000 sec at F/3.2 aperture priority mode, edited in Lightroom 4)(above Nikon D800, Nikon 24-70 F/2.8, ISO 100, 1/250th sec at F/5.6 shutter priority mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and PS 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Lensbaby Edge 80, ISO 100, 1/640th sec at F/4.0, manual mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and Photoshop 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Lensbaby Edge 80, ISO 100, 1/500th sec at F/4.0, manual mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and Photoshop 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Macro VR, ISO 100, 1/500th sec at F/4.5, aperture priority mode, edited in Lightroom 4)(above: Nikon D800, Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Macro VR, ISO 100, 1/320 sec at F/6.3, shutter priority mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and PS 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Macro VR, ISO 100, 1/320 sec at F/4.0, shutter priority mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and PS 5.5)(above: Nikon D800, Lensbaby Edge 80, ISO 100, 1/640th sec at F/4.0, manual mode, edited in Lightroom 4 and Photoshop 5.5)For more of this magical, once-a-year phenomenon, visit here. […]
Jutta says
Gorgeous photos again! I mentioned you on my blog today, if you like you can see it here http://kootutmurut.blogspot.com/2010/03/viikonloppulukemista-weekend-reads.html
Gina says
Georgianna, Fantastic. Breathtaking. Thanks for letting us also experience.
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space says
I love this. This is Spring transcience. I drew a Sakura elf because of my love for these blossoms. They represent so much to so many. These on your post are exquisite and bring me to their soft breeze filled limbs. Gorgeous. Thanks for the beautiful words friend, I value such like you. Blessings.
PhotoPuddle says
Wow, what a beautiful university campus and stunning photos.
Lisa says
Beautiful photos! You captured my favorite time of year – that time when you can look up and the sky seems to be made of blossoms – of course, one has to be under a blooming tree, but I think you know what I mean ;-).
MadeByQueen says
This is my first comment..Your job is always amazing, but these photos leave me breathless!!
Have a nice weekend!
Stefania
tina, theoldfrenchdoors... says
OMG, Im in love with your site, The cherry blossoms are amazing, One of my favourites, amongst many, I will have to grab a cup o tea and enjoy the rest of your posts. Have a great weekend
Sylvia says
Spectacular sight! I really can't believe I've never gone to the campus to have a look! Shame on me!
flowing moments says
this is fabulous, I love your story living on a coastal village in Japan and how your surrounding in the US echoes the japanese cherry blossom festival :) yesterday, I wandered in search of the precious petals and could not find a single one, maybe they are waiting spring day next week-end ! Meanwhile, I enjoy being on your blog :)
Bumpkin Bears says
oh thank you so much, what a magical place. We are still in the grips of winter, my daffodils refusing to open in the cold, I don't blame them! It feels like Spring will never arrive! I am currently working on a new illustration with cherry blossom, so your photos will help with my inspiration :) Have a lovely weekend, Catherine x
kendalee says
oh.so.perfect. *sigh*
Mary says
Omigosh, that is a breathtaking sight! Wishing you both a wonderful weekend. :)
Georgianna says
Sylvia, it's well worth a visit, as you can see! This weekend will probably be the last…
Georgianna says
Thank you for your visits and lovely, my friends. I'm happy to share this special place with you. xo – g
Georgianna says
Amy – Oh, yes, I love your Sakura Elf, Amy. Delicate and ephemeral, like the blossoms themselves… xo – g
Ellen says
Lovely! I just saw our first cherry trees in bloom this week….made me so very happy! smiles.
Lilie says
Oh, nothing makes me homesick for Japan like cherry blossoms! Hanami season is like nothing else. Your exquisite photos bring it all back…
Eadaoin says
oh g these are just so full of gorgeous light pink softness, what a pleasure to look through them! you must tell me about your years in japan sometime, it sounds really interesting & i'd love to hear more :)
Jen Kim says
what an amazing feast of flowers! i've been SO into cherry blossoms and other flowering branches lately, welcome spring…your work is beautiful :-)
sodapop says
One day I will be there … Hanami in Japan. Wonderful! And your pics are so great. Have a nice week!
Mademoiselle Poirot says
Those photos are magical… C'est tout :-)
Lynda says
What a beautiful sight this must be! Thanks for sharing a breath of spring. xo
Betty Jo says
What an incredibly beautiful campus! I adore all the images but especially the macro in the first one. ♥
Relyn says
Holy cow!!! I dream of one day being there to see such beauty for myself. For now, I am more than happy to soak in such beauty through your gorgeous eye.
Lisa says
I love the view through your lens. Your style speaks to me in a way that is only in the heart.
Lovely beyond words.
lisa says
Truly breathtaking!!
What a great place to be with a camera.
xo.