I love the colors in this photo. They shout "spring!" Plus, they all compliment one another. Unfortunately, the image is a little soft either due to wind (a constant problem this time of year) or having to use a wider aperture due to the low light under the tree. The newer digital cameras are amazing in this regard as you can increase a setting called ISO (which use to be related to film speed) much higher than has ever been possible before. This results in being able to take photographs under conditions that were all but impossible in the past.
It is always best to try to get the photo you are after in camera, but that isn't always possible as was the case with this photo.
Cropping later in a photo editing program produced a better composition by deleting unnecessary information.
Here is another one that has a very painted look to it. Try to take your photos at the peak of bloom which is usually immediately after they open. You would be surprised what can happen to a blossom in only a day or two. The wind might tear a petal off or the pistils begin to fall out or they may develop some other problem with their complexion. I am reminded of that because if you look at this photo for a moment, you will notice that the two main blossoms are a little past peak and are beginning to shrivel around the edge.
Also you cannot go wrong by filming against the backdrop of other blossoms which will produce a nice background for the main subject.
Another reason to shoot when the blossoms first open is that the blossoms will fade in just a matter of a couple of days. Cherry blossoms go from being an intense pink to a faded, creamy pink very quickly. Some even fade to a creamy white. I don't remember what I used to create the blue background in this image, but I'm pretty sure is was not the sky.
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