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Sakura Matsuri-Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Trees in the Potomac Basin are a gift from Japan. During the 2 weeks of cherry blossom period, there are several activities about Japanese Culture. The biggest is Sakura Matsuri, which means Cherry Blossom Festival in English. It is the largest one-day-exhibition of Japanese culture outside of Japan. Approximately 125,000 people comes to Sakura Matsuri-Cherry Blossom Festival.

For festival parade:
https://pbase.com/sc_20170/cherry_blossom_parade

and Sigma DP1 shots again from parade and the blossoms:
https://pbase.com/sc_20170/cherry98

Thanks for looking at my photos and your comments.
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joseantonio24-Apr-2014 04:28
Wonderful gallery. Thank you for showing these images.V.
Guest 04-May-2009 02:18
Hi Serhan2,

Thanks for providing me the link in DPReview. I enjoyed seeing your gallery. Now, I am happy that I can very well choose 85mm.

Thanks,
Prad.
Guest 19-Apr-2009 08:49
Lovely galery . V!
Patty Roth13-Feb-2009 02:03
I'm glad I saw your post on the 85 1.8. Great gallery! Lovely photos!
Guest 01-Feb-2009 10:38
Great shots!
You use 40D for these, right?

Can I ask, did you have these lenses on separate bodies or did you just swap them around as necessary?
Did you find it a hassle to swap around, especially in a crowd situation as such?
Was there any time where you wished you had a zoom, or time where you missed a shot while changing lenses?

Do you have any other sets of pictures that you've taken with this combo?

I'm trying to decide what I should buy, while I'm leaning towards the 85/1.8 + 135/2 combo, I'm still hesitant to give up the convenience of zoom lenses i.e. the 70-200/4 IS was the other alternative for me. The 2.8 IS would have been nice but too heavy.

Thanks!
Ivan 26-Nov-2008 07:05
Hi, sharp pics, but which photos are taken with the 85mm and which is the 130mm?
Milan Vogrin19-Apr-2008 17:18
Great photos!
Bill Taylor17-Apr-2008 06:31
Very Nice ! I'm going to the Cherry Blossom in San Francisco this Sunday .
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