In this photo, the zoom function was used to emphasize the depth and height of the image, creating a composition that is both expansive and powerful. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, is a shrine known for marriage, and is a popular tourist spot blending into the historical and elegant townscape. Especially in summer, the shrine grounds are decorated with colorful wind chimes, known as "Enmusubi Fu-ring," which attract many visitors and tourists. Each of these wind chimes is filled with wishes, and the cool sound they make as they sway in the wind provides a summer-like healing space for visitors. The shrine grounds include an area where wind chimes are set up in the form of a tunnel, and the view is like an artwork spun with sound and color. The blue sky and lush green landscape seen through the transparent wind chimes create a beautiful contrast, making it a popular photo spot. Especially on sunny days, the wind chimes sparkle in the sunlight, enhancing their beauty.
- Date: July 27, 2024
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location：Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
- Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
