Maybe today we try the same thing: with a camera or at least with a phone, everyone seeing a blooming sakura tree tries to take at least a snapshot, to immortalize the feeling of being close to such natural beauty...
EXIF info:
Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 8mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200