April, 2014 – Graham Miln

Cherry Blossoms

I have been taking photos of the same tree for a couple of years now. The tree sits near traffic lights on Boulevard des Belges and is unassuming. Then for a few weeks, the tree becomes a colourful burst of petals and pink.

Composite of a tree blossoming (click to enlarge)
Composite of a tree blossoming (click to enlarge)

The composite image combines four photos over a short period of time. The photos age from oldest on the left to most recent on the right.

Four photographs used in the composite
Four photographs used in the composite

2014 March 20 - First signs of life after winter; 2014 March 27 - Buds appearing; 2014 March 31 - Blossom begins; 2014 April 05 - Full bloom.

The blossom is long since gone. Rainy days and the wind carried the petals to the ground. The tree is green now but once again unremarkable among the city streets.

Petals blown into patterns by the wind
Petals blown into patterns by the wind

During a walk into the city another blossom tree caught my attention and a short film of cherry blossoms was created.