Friday, April 9, 2010

Japan: Spring Preview

April-10006 Near my apartment in Kasukabe, Japan there is a small pond with ducks, geese, and a single black swan. 

This swan happens not to like most the geese and spends its day chasing the geese ‘round and ‘round. 

The high speed paddling filled chase goes on for most the day.  The park never ceases to be eventful. 

This swan was quite peaceful this particular day.  It didn’t chase much of anything, but all the geese stayed clear of it, as the swan patrolled its waters.

 

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A few ducks pass underneath a hanging cherry tree branch nearing full bloom. 

Spring seemed to arrive abruptly, yet a cold breezy day crops up here and there.

The Japanese saying “ three days of cold, four days of warmth” proves itself.

 

 

A single church stands out as the cherry blossoms near full bloom in the foreground.  The drizzle and mist made for an interesting day. 

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