This year's cherry blossom shots. Part 1 of 4(?).
Finally a decent subject to try out the Helios 44-2 bought last year. Wow, this lens is a beauty and easier to use than expected. Instant gay impressionism.

#hanami #spring #kirschbluete #retrolens #helios44

Cherry blossom shots, part 2: More Golden hour pictures.

#hanami #CherryBlossom #kirschbluete #retrolens #oldlens #helios44 #bokeh

@eyeling

Gorgeous colors

@jon certainly not for the weak hearted or fellow white Westerners conditioned to beige minimalism. 😅
@eyeling beautiful :O!!!
@eyeling Helios 44-2 lens is amazing. I got one few years ago in an auction and I think it's my very favourite lens currently.
@jsalvador Oh yeah, it's a real trooper. Such a fast lens and light weight. Working with it feels very intuitive. Only problem I have (which is a me problem): Not my preferred focal length. It takes a while to find subjects/compositions if one isn't into portraits.
@eyeling I use it mostly for portraits because of that, for landscapes or traveling in general I prefer 35 or 24mm. But still one of my favourite lenses, because the amazing bokeh!