
Nikon D4 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500mm — 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Soggy Carpet of Petals
in rainy Kyoto Japan
ずぶ濡れた花びらのじゅうたん(今日、京都市)

Nikon D4 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 95mm — 1/500 sec, f/5, ISO 6400 — map & image data — nearby photos
After the Rain
雨の直後
One day of rain changes everything with the cherry-blossom petals. It was lovely yesterday with trees full of blossoms, but today's rain knocked many of them off.
A few days ago, the area seen above looked like this:

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 150mm — 1/500 sec, f/2.8, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos
Hanami Lunch
three days ago
同じ場所、三日前

Nikon D4 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 500mm — 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 110 — map & image data — nearby photos
Solid Blossoms
three days ago
Not all areas/trees are affected the same... I think it depends strongly on where each specific tree is in its blooming cycle. Another cherry tree not far away seems unaffected by the rain...

Nikon D4 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210mm — 1/500 sec, f/6, ISO 125 — map & image data — nearby photos
Three Days Ago
三日前

Nikon D4 + Sigma “Bigma” 50-500mm OS @ 210mm — 1/1000 sec, f/6, ISO 3200 — map & image data — nearby photos
Today
compare the cherry tree in the background with the one in the center
今日
Some varieties of cherry haven't even started to bloom yet, so there's still much awaiting those arriving in Kyoto today (such as Gigi and Eric; Gigi arrived today to join Eric, who arrived a couple of days ago).
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This post reminds me very much of Washington, D.C. My husband and I go there every year (going in 2 days actually) for the Sakura Matsuri. Once or twice our friend would tell us the the trees are in full bloom (we are from NY), then they get a lot of rain the day before we go and all we see is the remnants. We still have a great time though at the street festival!