Peak bloom across six continents

Kyoto sakuras at dawn

Soft overcast daylight filtering through ancient temple branches. Current state is peak bloom, lasting only a few unhurried days.

Pretoria jacarandas

Purple canopies shading historic streets as petals begin to form a soft carpet on the quiet asphalt below.

Tidal Basin cherry trees

Solitary observers walking along the water under heavy boughs preparing to open to the spring air.

Under the open boughs

One single photograph submitted per season by local observers to keep observation slow and grounded.

Kyoto peaks today; Gauteng begins to fall. Gather while the branch holds light.

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