"Kumano Sakuras" 14" x 11" Framed Size:14" x 11" solitary males

solitary males

Every switchback was gorgeous

And above them all

The stars started to come out and the moon rose

Or when I hiked the Alkili Flats to the giant sign reminding everyone that a big part of the park is a missile testing range

"Kumano Sakuras" 14" x 11" Framed Size:14" x 11" solitary malesJapanese Cherry Blossom Pictures As spring awakens the world with a burst of color, the Kumano Kodo trail in Japan becomes a captivating canvas adorned with the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms. The significance of these flowers in Japanese culture is connected to the hearts and souls of the people. Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," hold a sacred place in Japanese traditions. These delicate flowers symbolize the transient nature of life, representing