For many tourists, the trip to the flower island begins with a passion for gazing at the blooming cherry blossoms. For photography enthusiasts, it is a journey in search of moments, where every click of the shutter captures the pristine breath of heaven and earth as they enter the new year.

Amidst the early mist still lightly clinging to the canopy, landscape photographers arrived very early to choose positions, align compositions, and catch the first light of the day. From high angles, the entire flower island is captured within the frame with layers of pink stretching out, contrasting softly with the green background of the mountains, forests, and water surface.

At close range, cherry blossoms are recorded with large aperture lenses, creating a smooth blurred background that highlights every fragile petal trembling slightly in the wind. The harmonious combination of nature and photographic technique helps images of cherry blossoms retain their true, crystal-clear colors.

The flower island has also become a rendezvous for portrait photography lovers. On the island, there are many stalls renting costumes, offering various choices for visitors. Traditional outfits of the Mông and Thái ethnic people, with exquisite patterns and warm colors, create cultural depth in every frame. Interspersed within that space are costumes bearing a Japanese vibe, gentle and elegant, very suitable for the cherry blossom setting. Many professional photographers are on standby, ready to advise on angles and lighting direction, helping the photographer and the subject find harmony between the subject and the space.

A special highlight of the flower season is the appearance of small flocks of birds, especially white-eyes, returning to sip nectar when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This is an attractive “living subject” for nature photography lovers.

To record the moment birds swoop down onto flower branches, many use professional cameras combined with long focal length telephoto lenses, continuous autofocus, and high shutter speeds to capture the motion. With the development of technology, some smartphones capable of super zoom also bring vivid, detail-rich photos, meeting the creative needs of photography enthusiasts.

The spring sun rises high. The beauty of the flowers, the scenery, and the captured frames brings a sense of completeness and peace to photography enthusiasts. It is a simple joy, opening a new year with photos full of light and brilliant colors.