2025年04月の記事一覧 | Colors of My Heart

Azaleas blooming in Nerima Tokyo

■ Azaleas bloomingI took these photos at Azalea Park near Nerima Station. The flowers were already past their peak, and many were starting to wither, but thanks to the rain from the night before, droplets still lingered on the petals. In the morning sunlight, I was able to capture many beautiful shots of the azaleas glistening with moisture. When photographing red azaleas, slightly increasing the exposure gives a result closer to what I envision—much like shooting autumn foliage. Azaleas have very long pistils, which makes it quite tricky to decide where to focus. But figuring out those details is part of the fun of photography.Nikon D750 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / f2.8 / 1/3200s / ISO100 / ± 0.7Nikon D750 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / f2.8 / 1/4000s / ISO100 / ± 0.7Nikon D750 / AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / f8 / 1/500s / ISO100 / ± 0.7Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/3200s / ISO100 / + 0.7Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/2000s / ISO100 / + 0.7Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/1250s / ISO100 / + 0.7Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/4000s / ISO100 / + 0.5Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/2500s / ISO100 / + 0.5Nikon D850 / AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II / f2.8 / 1/2500s / ISO100 / + 0.7■ Taken on 29th April 2025 by following equipment.【エントリーで最大10万ポイント還元｜5/6迄】 Nikon｜ニコン D850 デジタル一眼レフカメラブラック D850 [ボディ単体][D850]価格：339,760円（税込、送料別) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入【中古】ニコン Nikon 望遠ズームレンズ AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II フルサイズ対応価格：141,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入【中古】【1年保証】【美品】Nikon D750 ボディ価格：132,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入【中古】【1年保証】【美品】Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8D ED価格：124,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入■ Travel Guide【中古】練馬駅Walker 地元の遊び＆グルメ情報満載！/角川マガジンズ（ムック）価格：1,451円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入練馬駅 (ねりまえき) オリジナルプリント Tシャツ書道習字【駅名・鉄道】メンズレディースキッズ S M L LL XL XXL 120 130 140 150 G-M G-L 【名言Tシャツおもしろtシャツ父の日母の日敬老の日こどもの日等】価格：2,980円（税込、送料別) (2025/4/29時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキングSep

Tulips at Kinuta Park（砧公園のチューリップ）

■ Tulips at Kinuta Park in Setagaya TokyoKinuta Park is well known as one of Setagaya’s famous cherry blossom spots, but also has a small tulip patch. Although there weren’t many, I was able to take a few photos. This time, I used a 28–300mm lens for the shoot. As a result, I couldn’t achieve the precise focusing typical of a macro lens, and the focus landed just in front of the pistil. It looks like the tulips will be in bloom for a little while longer, so I hope to find another opportunity to try photographing them again.Right next to Kinuta Park is the Setagaya Art Museum, which also features a French restaurant called Le Jardin. As it is a high-end establishment, I recommend making a reservation in advance.Nikon D750 / Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / f5.6 / 1/200s / ISO100 / ± 0.0Nikon D750 / Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / f5.6 / 1/250s / ISO100 / ± 0.0Nikon D750 / Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / f5.6 / 1/250s / ISO100 / ± 0.0Nikon D750 / Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / f5.6 / 1/250s / ISO100 / ± 0.0■ Taken on 20th Apr 2025 by following equipment.Nikon D750【中古】【1年保証】【美品】Nikon D750 ボディ価格：132,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/2/22時点)楽天で購入Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR【中古】【1年保証】【美品】Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR価格：87,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/2/22時点)楽天で購入■ Travel Guide【ふるさと納税】世田谷美術館の鑑賞招待券＋併設のレストラン等で使えるお食事券（1万円分）【非売品】価格：65,000円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/20時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキングSep

Bright Yellow of Canola Flowers

■ Spring doesn't come with cherry blossoms alone.Today, I took a walk with my daughter's camera in search of another sign of spring. Beneath the cherry trees, bright yellow rapeseed flowers were blooming beautifully. Unlike cherry blossoms, these flowers have four petals and a vivid yellow hue. In Japan, they are also eaten as a seasonal vegetable and are often used in various spring dishes.I used a 75–300mm lens (equivalent to 150–600mm in 35mm format) on my daughter's camera today. It was fun because I was able to take photos that looked like macro shots. If I may be a bit greedy, I do wish the camera had a few more megapixels...Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/4000s / ISO1000 / +0.3Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/1250s / ISO1600 / +0.3Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/2000s / ISO1600 / -1.3Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/1250s / ISO1000 / +0.3Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/1250s / ISO1000 / ±0.0Olympus OM-D E-M10 / M. 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II / f6.7 / 1/1250s / ISO1000 / +0.3■ Taken on 12th April 2025 by following equipment.【中古】【1年保証】【美品】OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark III ボディブラック価格：72,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/13時点)楽天で購入OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II価格：42,369円（税込、送料別) (2025/4/13時点)楽天で購入■ Travel Guideゆば入り菜の花ごはん 3合用詰合せ送料無料京風混ぜご飯の素常温保存簡単便利湯葉料理京料理お出汁おにぎり時短料理常温保存買い置きに便利京都野村佃煮おばんざい惣菜春の味覚和食お得セット価格：2,216円～（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/13時点)楽天で購入【ハンカチ】和ざらしハンカチーフ時季 toki 菜の花菜種梅雨[ ガーゼハンカチレディース日本製捺染かわいい和柄和風菜の花アブラナ春の花黄色イエローダブルガーゼ ] sps価格：1,180円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/13時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキングSep

Sakura Macro Photos in Yotsuya（四ツ谷外濠公園の桜）

■ Sakura Macro Photos in YotsuyaThis time, I did a photo shoot around Sotobori Park near Yotsuya Station using a macro lens. The cherry blossoms were mainly Somei Yoshino, and although the wind was a bit strong—making macro photography quite a challenge—the clear blue skies made for a truly enjoyable experience.Sotobori Park is a narrow urban park that stretches across Chiyoda and Shinjuku wards in Tokyo. It was developed by utilizing the remains of the outer moat of Edo Castle. As soon as you step out of Yotsuya Station, you're greeted by the park’s lush greenery.The park preserves the original shape of the moat, which was constructed during the Edo period and once played a vital role in the castle's defense and transportation. Although the castle no longer functions in its historical role, the moat and surrounding nature have been carefully maintained as part of the cityscape, and today the park serves as a peaceful retreat for local residents.One of the park’s biggest attractions is its cherry blossoms, especially the Somei Yoshino variety, which bloom in the spring. Sotobori Park is a well-known spot for hanami (flower viewing), drawing many visitors during the season. The stretch of cherry trees from Ichigaya to Yotsuya is especially famous and highly recommended for photography.Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f4.8 / 1/2500s / ISO100 /+0.7Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f3.5 / 1/500s / ISO100 /+0.7Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f4.8 / 1/800s / ISO100 /+0.7Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f3.8 / 1/3200s / ISO100 /+0.7Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f3.8 / 1/400s / ISO100 /+0.7Nikon D850 / Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor ED 105mm f/2.8G SWM / f4.2 / 1/500s / ISO100 /+0.7■ Taken on 5th Apr 2025 by following equipment.【エントリー2倍｜対象ユーザー限定(4/6迄)】 Nikon｜ニコン D850 デジタル一眼レフカメラブラック D850 [ボディ単体][D850]価格：339,760円（税込、送料別) (2025/4/5時点)楽天で購入【中古】【1年保証】【美品】Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8G ED VR Micro価格：87,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/5時点)楽天で購入■ Travel Guide外濠江戸東京の水回廊 [ 法政大学大学院エコ地域デザイン研究所 ]価格：2,750円（税込、送料無料) (2025/4/5時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキングSep