Rapeseed and Cherry BlossomsCluster of cherry blossoms against a background of rapeseed blossoms in

Rapeseed and Cherry Blossoms

Cluster of cherry blossoms against a background of rapeseed blossoms in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In Japan, rapeseed (canola) flowers are called nanohana (菜の花), which translates literally to vegetable flower. During this time of year, you can purchase bunches of nanohana at the supermarket. The top 15 cm of the plant is boiled and often served in mustard and soy sauce or sautéed with bacon.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6
105 mm ISO 200 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/5.6