Issue 2025.02

Remembrance

Sakura (cherry blossoms) comes in infinite varieties. The flowers, depending on variety and weather conditions, bloom for 1-2 weeks before making their grand exit. The falling petals appear like shooting stars as they fly in the wind.

↑ Sakura (cherry blossoms) comes in infinite varieties. The flowers, depending on variety and weather conditions, bloom for 1-2 weeks before making their grand exit. The falling petals appear like shooting stars as they fly in the wind.

Photographing the Life Cycle of Cherry Blossoms

Words and Images by Xuan-Hui Ng

Cherry blossoms thrive for about a week or even shorter if conditions are unfavorable. At their peak, the blooms are vibrant and joyous. Once their time is up, the falling pink petals drift through the air onto the ground or into nearby streams where they look like brushstrokes as they swirl in the currents. 

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