Spring blossoms for contemplation (and waka writing)

If you're in the northern hemisphere, we hope you have the opportunity to celebrate spring by contemplating the cherry blossoms, which are now in peak bloom here. And if you're in the southern hemisphere, we hope you enjoy contemplating the colors of the autumn leaves. For those who may not have the opportunity to visit a blossoming cherry tree in person, we offer this photographic substitute. Click here for a high-resolution version. The photo is a gift to us, and to you, from budo adana, as part of Waka Fest 2010.