The cherry blossoms along the Saho River glow like pale gems, weaving a tunnel of light that whispers the arrival of spring.
レンズ、何を持っていくか？
レンズって迷いますよね。撮る写真がイメージできない場合はみんなとりあえず、35-50mmあたり持っていくのかな？
今回は圧縮効果でドラマチックな感じを出したかったので、メルカリで超絶美品 28000円ぐらいで買えたNikkor 180mm 2.8で。
GFXにつけたら142mmぐらいになるのかな？見た目。まぁ近いなーと思いながらも長い並木だったので何とか撮れたような…
Which Lens to Bring?
Choosing the right lens is always a dilemma. When the final image isn’t clear, most people might default to a 35mm or 50mm. However, this time I had a specific vision: I wanted to create a dramatic effect using lens compression.
So, I reached for my Nikkor 180mm f/2.8—a pristine copy I recently scored for a great price. On the GFX, it behaves like a 142mm, which felt like the perfect focal length to compress the long, beautiful row of trees. It was a tight fit, but it captured the scene exactly how I imagined.
This is not just a landscape; it’s a structural study of light and petals, designed to bring the overwhelming beauty of a Japanese spring into a single, focused frame.
桜以外の花とか雑草の色
桜のピンクって雑草の補色だから雑草や木々が周りにそれなりにあったほうがキレイに写りますね。
色彩学的に後付けですが、色々考えてしまいます。黄色があるとピンクと緑をつなぐのでさらにキレイ。
The Color Science of Spring
I’ve realized that cherry blossoms (Sakura) look their most beautiful when surrounded by weeds and trees. In color theory, the soft pink of the blossoms and the yellow-green of spring foliage are complementary colors. This contrast makes both colors “pop” and adds a sense of depth to the frame.
Adding a touch of yellow—perhaps from wildflowers—serves as a bridge between the pink and the green. It harmonizes the palette, creating a more cohesive and pleasing visual experience. It’s fascinating how these rules of design reveal themselves in the natural world.
奈良市 佐保川桜通り
奈良の佐保川と言えば結構大きい川で、ここの桜通りは、嫁が小さかったころ植えられたみたい。
今では、1キロ以上の並木になってると思うけど、なかなか圧巻で遠くからでも撮影に来てる人が多いような気がする。
もうすぐ駅が近くにできるみたいなので、さらに人が多くなる予感です。
Saho River: A Legacy of Cherry Blossoms
Speaking of Nara, the Saho River is iconic. The cherry blossom trees along this river were apparently planted when my wife was just a little girl. Now, they have grown into a breathtaking promenade stretching over a kilometer. It’s a sight that draws photographers from far and wide.
With a new train station set to open nearby soon, I suspect it will become even more crowded. I’m glad I could capture its beauty in a more tranquil moment.
日本、〒630-8136 奈良県奈良市恋の窪
