Cerejeiras em Flor

Top Shot: Celebration of Spring | Photograph by Naoya S. (@photo.naoya.sato) . #YourShotPhotographer Naoya S. captured this nightscape of cherry blossoms blooming in Aoromi, Japan. The Hirosaki City Cherry Blossom Festival is held every spring in Hirosaki Castle Park. There is a term “hanami” that literally means “viewing flowers,” but it is the ancient tradition of going and enjoying the blooming of cherry (and plum) blossoms around Japan. This photo was selected for March 12, 2018 Daily Dozen. — Top Shot features the photo with the most votes from the previous day’s Daily Dozen, 12 photos chosen by the Your Shot editors from thousands of recent uploads. Our community votes for their favorite photo from the selection, and the Top Shot is showcased on the @natgeoyourshot Instagram account.

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