Cherry blossoms, or Sakura, are an important symbol in japanese culture: they represent the beauty of life in its brevity. The wonderful miracle of life has to be enjoyed and appreciated because it’s ephemeral, a fragile equilibrium.
Three days ago the flowers of this photograph were an amazing and enchanting view; the rain fallen yesterday probably has washed away their beauty, together with their life.

EXIF: Pentax K-5 + smc D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR – 100mm – 1/200s – f/3.2 – ISO400