Ume

"Ume" or the "Japanese apricot" (plum) trees are blooming this time of year. Quite beautiful. By the way, this is the tree where umeboshi comes from. Click on the photo for a larger image...



In the photo below, we pose for a "family" picture. A slight wind brings down a shower of flower pedals.



Here's another perspective looking up through the tree branches and flowers with the deep blue sky as a backdrop.