Theme:  “2013 North Park cherry blossoms, my best shot”

We seek photos showing the scenery in North Park that convey the beauty of the cherry trees the Pittsburgh Sakura Project has planted. Photos may also show people and pets enjoying the trees. To download this information in English and Japanese click: 2013 Pittsburgh Sakura Project Photo Contest.

Specifications regarding photos: 

• Pictures of cherry trees must have been taken in North Park this year. Photos must show characteristics of the North Park scenery in the area of Sakura Project plantings, such as the boathouse, pond or pine trees.
• One photo submission per person, please.
• The Pittsburgh Sakura Project retains the rights to all photos submitted, for example, to use for publicity on our website.

How to submit:

Attach your photo to an email as a jpeg file and send to pgh_sakuraproject@msn.com. The subject line should read “North Park Sakura Photo Contest” and your name and contact information should be clearly stated in the body of the email.

Deadline:   May 5, 2013

Prizes:  1st ~ 3rd place will receive gift certificates to Chaya Japanese Cuisine and Sakura goods.

Judging:  Pittsburgh Sakura Project board members will judge the photos anonymously at our mid-may board meeting.

Announcement of Results:  Winners will be posted on our website, www.pghsakuraproject.org, in mid-May, and notified directly by email.

Questions? Email pgh_sakuraproject@msn.com

4-12-2013 Autumnalis (most are not this open)

4-12-2013 Accolade, starting to open

As of Friday, April 12, the Accolade cherries (the pink ones between Pearce Mill Road and the boathouse) were just starting to bloom. With a few isolated exceptions, other groves were further behind. But with recent warm weather, they may catch up soon. The peak might be the week of April 15!  [As of Thursday, April 4, the buds were still quite tightly closed. As of Sunday, March 24, there were firm buds on the trees.]