Natural Arch Cherry Tree - Digital Paint II
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Natural Arch Cherry Tree - Digital Paint II
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography Photomanipulation
Description
Beautiful old Cherry tree in full bloom has formed a nature arch. I have given this version a beautiful painted effect for artistic appeal. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D.....................(Wikipedia A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is sometimes called sakura after the Japanese. Many of the varieties that have been cultivated for ornamental use do not produce fruit. Edible cherries generally come from cultivars of the related species Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus.............Flower Viewing - Hanami" is the centuries-old practice of picnicking under a blooming sakura or ume tree. The custom is said to have started during the Nara Period (710â794) when it was ume blossoms that people admired in the beginning. But by the Heian Period (794â1185), cherry blossoms came to attract more attention and hanami was synonymous with sakura. From then on, in both waka and haiku, "flowers" meant "cherry blossoms". The custom was originally limited to the elite of the Imperial Court, but soon spread to samurai society and, by the Edo period, to the common people as well. Tokugawa Yoshimune planted areas of cherry blossom trees to encourage this. Under the sakura trees, people had lunch and drank sake in cheerful feasts. /wiki/File:Hiroshige,_36_Views_of_Mount_Fuji_Series_7.jpg/wiki/File:Hiroshige,_36_Views_of_Mount_Fuji_Series_7.jpg/wiki/File:Hiroshige,_36_Views_of_Mount_Fuji_Series_7.jpgWoodblock print of Mount Fuji and cherry blossom from 36 Views of Mount Fuji by Hiroshige. Every year the Japanese Meteorological Agency and the public track the sakura zensen (cherry blossom front) as it moves northward up the archipelago with the approach of warmer weather via nightly forecasts following the weather segment of news programs. The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. It proceeds into areas at the higher altitudes and northward, arriving in HokkaidÅ a few weeks later. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts and turn out in large numbers at parks, shrines, and temples with family and friends to hold flower-viewing parties. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of the cherry blossom and for many are a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. The custom of hanami dates back many centuries in Japan: the eighth-century chronicle Nihon Shoki records hanami festivals being held as early as the third century CE. Most Japanese schools and public buildings have cherry blossom trees outside of them. Since the fiscal and school year both begin in April, in many parts of HonshÅ«, the first day of work or school coincides with the cherry blossom season. The Japan Cherry Blossom Association developed a list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots with at least one location in every prefecture.
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Comments (24)
Karen Adams
This is just gorgeous!! I love the feeling of this...like a beautiful watercolor painting! Outstanding work here!!....fv
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Fascinating colors and superb photo, Debbie. You have such a gorgeous way with colors and textures. f,l
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular capture and special effects in this beautiful spring blossom scene, Debbie!!! Gorgeous color and light! L/F/P
Kimberlee Baxter
This is so very lovely, Debbie! I love this naturally formed arch in a Cherry Tree! I love the post-processing that gives this work a "painterly" style! The soft muted green background goes so well with the bright cherry red color of this blossoming tree! I picture little song birds and beautiful butterflies flying about under this arch, like a protective covering or umbrella to protect them from the rain! I love this! Fave! L/F!
Debbie Portwood replied:
Oh Kimberlee!! What a wonderful sweet comment! Thank you so much!! I can see that now myself!
Deb Halloran
Wow! What a gorgeous capture, Debbie. I love the colors and amazing textures. Exquisite work of art. v/f