Comment from angelsanddiscus
I like this one again as it is framed, the entire shot rather then a cherry tree. I is a very nice, natural setting. Focus, dof and light a good. I like the capture of a light breeze across the water but what grabs my attention the most is the dead tree forward as it appears an overgrown bonsai. What are the pink trees in the horizon? Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

thanks a lot don;
the pink tree in the bg is a Japanese cherry tree: they are white or pink, as you can see in my other pics from Japan (and more to come)

Comment from nikman
Looks like a lovely spot to spend some time and admire nature! Like your composition and the framing of the cherry tree. Sharpness and exposure are fine. Well done!

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

many thanks nik

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Another wonderful shot. This one offers up to me a grand thought of having a breath of fresh air. Visually wonderful place for the snap, nice and relaxing. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

thanks so much

Comment from Envision
I think the view of the cherry blossom is captivating and artistic through the interesting shapes of the foreground tree. The light and the reflections on the water are also nice. Lovely framing of the view.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

many thanks grace

Comment from Gail Ross
This is an incredible shot. The tree in the foreground reminds me of bonsai which is perfect for this photo being in Japan with cherry trees in bloom across the water. Perfect composition. Amazing!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

thanks a lot gail

Comment from meg119
Very nice composition. I love the way you framed the cherry blossom tree in the background with the tree limbs. Our flowering trees are just beginning to blossom so I can't wait to go out around our town with my camera. Maybe this week.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017

thanks so much meg

Comment from ftbtaxman
Very nice shot. I like how you have framed the pink tree, that draws you into the shot, with the branch. Gives it lots of depth. Great detail too. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

thanks so much

Comment from PeglegDeb
Oh this is soooo pretty sg. I just love the way you've framed those gorgeous gardens w/ the wonderful old gnarly tree trunk....really a nice idea!

Lovely focus....all the way around. The detail in the 'framing' tree is excellent but all the shrubbery and trees in the 'frame' are shown just as well. Colors are so nice...natural and your image is well exposed.

Just a marvelous shot of the lake and distant gardens and trees...made much more interesting by the way you chose to set this one up. Nicely put together sg. I like it a lot.

Deborah

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

thanks so much again deborah

reply by PeglegDeb on 14-Apr-2017

very welcome sg

Comment from MKFlood
thats cool. seeing the cherry tree thru the old trees branch is creative. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. great eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

thanks so much

Comment from iPhone7
Wow. This one caught my eye right away. It look so classically oriental reminding me of Bonsai scene. Perfectly placed tree with cherry blossoms framed and all accented by the lake which has such a nice sheen to it. One of your better posts Fred ~ Steve

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017

many thanks steve