CascadeAlways drawn to the majesty of the cherry blossoms in full bloom, Id seen dozens of images from the ground, but never before from an aerial perspective. I flew to Japan specifically to capture their ephemeral beauty from the sky. Early that Spring morning, like a hidden secret above the mountains east of Kyoto, amidst this symphony of blossoming pinks and whites, I spotted a perfect waterfall cascading down between the branches.

The textures and tonalities mixed with the sun on the emerald green waters made the moment a magical one

I’ve always loved the artistic beauty of the dome

it becomes the perfect abacus

The soft sands and gentle waves of the Apulian coastline are among the best in Italy

and on this particular day

The serene beauty of these ancient trees

The Italian word translates as 'burst of flame'

Was it really a tree

and was awed by the precision and techniques by which it was being done

I leaned out

I spotted the perfect symmetry of hundreds of umbrellas being setup for the expected beachgoers

As we approached