Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

Japanese castle viewed through cherry blossoms

Fri, March 21, 2014, by Muza-chan
As I said before, the Japanese castles were more than military fortifications, they were also symbols of the ruler's wealth and power, many of them being decorated with gardens and trees. Of course, many of these decorative trees were sakura, so today many Japanese castles are naturally associated with the image of blossoming cherry trees...

Maruoka Castle, Fukui
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 11mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 640


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