Raquel and Cherry Blossoms

I took this photograph of Raquel earlier this afternoon at the University of Washington amongst their cherry trees.    So why did I convert it to black and white when there were millions of colorful cherry blossoms to be seen?   I'm sure you'll think it trivial, but it seemed to convey a stronger emotion in black and white.   The sun bursting behind the branches of one very old cherry tree and Raquel standing out in her dark toned clothing on the brick walkway.    Yes I could have left well enough alone, the photograph was very nice as it was.   But, again, I think this one stands out more knowing that there is all of these brilliant cherry blossoms in stark white.