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Cherry blossoms at Lake Nakatsuna

Lake Nakatsuna is a very small lake surrounded by mountains. Therefore, there is little wind, and in spring the cherry blossoms in full bloom are reflected on the surface of the lake.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Omachi city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Masahiro Hiroike