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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Tulips

Spring in Japan continues with or without the cherry blossoms. Most of the times, people assumed that spring is over once the sakura blooms fall. But there are still lots of flowers all over Japan this season. Just like the tulips which are currently taking the centerstage in Kanagawa prefecture.

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Last weekend, after checking the weather forecast, we trooped to Sakura Oldness and Open Space for the annual Sakura Tulip Festival. A small part of the field was converted into a mini-Holland the complete with a symbolic windmill.

field

Tulips

nature's masterpiece
unveiled for public auction
one lips, tulips, gone.

/totomai

As photo enthusiasts, we wasted no time in taking photos and creating our own little world. The colors were enough to drown us and made us forget that we were in Japan.

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Being on this field solidified my philosophy that there is always poetry in photography. You can’t just ignore nature’s haiku. Once you spot it, try reading it. 

Sometimes, you have to grow on your own.

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alone

There were lots of things happening at the same time. You can’t shoot everything no matter how hard you try to. There were cases that you need to stop what you are doing and appreciate the scenes unfolding right before your eyes.

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There are various kinds and colors of tulips. The field was like a watercolor palette. Of course, no one can deny the fact that the bugs are incredible happy during spring time too. More food for them.

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bug

Once the sun started to set, we knew it was time to go home. My mobile phone was responsible in recording the clips / highlights of the activity. Here’s the video of the day trip. Click video.

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I think two or three more posts will be about spring flowers. Despite being sick because of pollen allergy, there's no stopping me in celebrating spring.

Hope you are all enjoying the season.

Flowers to those who are affected by the earthquake in Nepal, India, New Zealand. Be safe everyone.

/totomai 
2015/04/25 

Photos taken with Nikon D7000, 
lenses used : 
     Nikkor 105mm 2.8f 
     Nikkor 18-300mm 3.5f 
    Tamron 11-16 mm 2.8f
     Nikkor 10.5 mm 2.8f
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64 comments:

  1. BlogorattiApril 26, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Tulips are wonderful...and that's a great photo indeed.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:36 AM

      oh they are but they disappear so fast too..

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  2. MaryApril 26, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful photos, Totomai! I've seen fields of tulips in the state of Washington. There are few sights more beautiful. They definitely are nature's masterpieces while they last!

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:37 AM

      Indeed Mary, I think every field is a masterpiece. Nature can be a show off sometimes. :)

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  3. GabriellaApril 26, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I was not aware of the tulip fields in Japan. Your photos and words are beautiful, totomai. You really have an amazing eye and a way of framing your pictures.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:38 AM

      There are two tulips fields that I now know Gabriella. My blog will be overloaded with flower posts lol

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  4. brudbergApril 26, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    The lip of tulips kissing spring, I really love the picture of the single tulip our of line...

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:39 AM

      It's one of my fave shots last weekend Bjorn

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  5. Old EggApril 26, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    What a joy it is to read and view your posts. Your photography is such that I am sure we would always find beauty in all that your camera captures.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks Robin, I always enjoy taking photos thus sharing them make me doubly happy

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  6. ThotpurgeApril 26, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Love your posts.. words and images...thank you for sharing!

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  7. Sumana RoyApril 26, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    your words and photos do complement each other..this post is sheer delight....

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks Sumana. I'm enjoying spring that's why :)

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  8. ClaudiaApril 26, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    how cool.. that really looks like holland... i love tulips... together with cherry blossoms they just shout spring

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 12:12 PM

      I've never been to holland yet but the books say so. Thanks Claudia

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  9. Vandana SharmaApril 26, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Such beauty................... and the innocent cute girl running among the flowers, both god's lovely creations:)

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  10. Sanaa RizviApril 26, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    This is oh so beautiful..! Even words that I utter wouldn't do it justice enough to describe its beauty!!
    Loved it :D
    xoxo

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      Thanks Sanaa. The place was really beautiful...

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  11. kaykualaApril 26, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    one lips, tulips, gone.

    That's classic Totomai It certainly brings out the auction mania! Your pics are another set of classics.

    Hank

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  12. Donna@LivingFromHappinessApril 26, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    I thought I was in Holland with the first shot...there is a similar place in the US in a couple of states but not here. Here tulips are not happy with our climate. I too will be writing about spring for at least another month. And I couldn't agree more....be in the moment with your camera and capture what you see....as always these were fabulous captures of the activity around you with the flowers for backdrop....you are a gifted artist in telling a story in pictures and words.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 12:42 PM

      I thought I was in Netherlands too when I went there. Thanks Donna for your kind words

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  13. WolfsrosebudApril 26, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    visited a tulip farm once in Detroit area... was an awesome sight

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  14. NatašekApril 26, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    wonderful colours :)

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  15. Magaly GuerreroApril 27, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    The images are a delight. I moaned at the sight of the white tulips, made enormous by your chosen angle, and the wee windmill on the background...

    ...and your haiku? Pure perfection. The third line made me smile and then laugh... Thank you! ♥

    P.S. Hope those allergies leave you soon.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:29 PM

      I really hope so Magaly. But I think I'll have to embrace it for the time being or else I will miss spring lol

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  16. PanchaliApril 27, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    Delightful images...!Definitely, there's 'poetry in photography. You can’t just ignore nature’s haiku.' How true!! Very good style of poetry writing and the novel way of putting it across. Loved it.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you Panchali. If i am running out of words, I just look at the photos :)

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  17. TruedessaApril 27, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Lovely pictures of tulips - I have not seen one here yet, but I have heard they are out in the park so may need to take a trip over there to experinece their splendor.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:34 PM

      Oh yes, perfect time when they are not yet fully bloom :)

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  18. Jae RoseApril 27, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Gloriously intoxicating as ever Totomai :)

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  19. scotthastiepoetApril 27, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    Delightful Totomai - a real uplifting delight to look through... Natures Poetry indeed... Thank you so much... With Best Wishes Scott

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  20. ZQApril 27, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    colorful, bright, and a wonderful viewing.
    ZQ

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  21. AnonymousApril 27, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    The color alone begged me to stay until sated...Thank you so much for sharing,

    Elizabeth

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  22. Wendy BourkeApril 27, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    A delightful prose and haiku posting. And THOSE PHOTOGRAPHS! Whew ... just beautiful!!!

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  23. my heart's love songsApril 27, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    you take excellent photographs on your phone! the fields are stunning! and loved the ones with the little girl and the dogs.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      Photos were taken with my DSLR. videos with my phone :)

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  24. SusanApril 27, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Lush. Like youth. The town I'm from has enough Dutch heritage to be a tulip place--but nothing like the intensity of commitment to tulips you show here.

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      I hope your town can have a tulips festival too Susan

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  25. hyperCRYPTICalApril 27, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Beautifully done, a pleasure of all that is tulips.
    I echo your thoughts to those devastated by the earthquake.
    Anna :o]

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    1. totomaiApril 27, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Thanks Anna. Hope's all well to those who are affected

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  26. Gen Giggles April 27, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    A great poem, a great expression of the business around tulips.

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    1. totomaiApril 28, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      I forgot to share but you can actually buy the tulips there :-)

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  27. Brother OllieApril 27, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Nice! We have a Tulip Festival in my city: Ottawa Canada. Come shoot it!

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    1. totomaiApril 28, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Haven't been to Canada yet. Maybe in the future

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  28. TorieApril 28, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    Breathtaking pictures, totomai!!! Tulips are so lovely and happy :)

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  29. humbirdApril 28, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Always feel happy when visiting your site, Totomai. Glad you'll keep celebrating spring. Nice photos, love dogs resting in the flowers....Peace to you and your allergy....

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    1. totomaiApril 28, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Allergy will always be a part of me I think. Thanks Humbird :-)

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  30. C.C.April 28, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Stunning photographs.....the first one is my absolute favorite!

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  31. Eileen T O'Neill .....April 29, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    Totomai,

    A delightful array of colour with these tulips. Like a fashion parade of the best on show!! The Sakura Tulip Festival looks wonderful, especially as it looks more Dutch, than perhaps Holland itself. A fantastic exhibition, with the images to share it...
    Thank you for enhancing my knowledge of Japanese traditions with springtime.

    Eileen

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    1. totomaiMay 10, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks too Eileen. But these flowers wither fast... have to wait for next year to enjoy their beauty again.

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  32. Preeti S.June 13, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    One word. Gorgeous. I have been scrolling through your previous posts and I couldn't find a single picture that wasn't breath-taking in every sense of the word.

    One of the most beautiful blogs I've seen lately. :)

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