Houtokuji Temple|Fu-ring and refreshing summer sky

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime
At Houtokuji Temple, this photo shows what I found to be "a refreshing landscape of wind chimes and the summer sky.

This photo was taken from an angle, looking up. The composition emphasizing height and depth beautifully enhances the transparency of the wind chimes and the sky stretching out in the background. The wind chimes swaying in the wind give off a cool, summery feeling, and this photo captures a special moment in time. During the summer months, Houtokuji Temple has set up a "wind-bell tunnel" within its precincts that plays cool tones, attracting many visitors. This wind-bell tunnel is a special space where colorful wind-bells are neatly lined up and make a pleasant sound whenever the wind blows. Just by walking through the tunnel, visitors can enjoy not only the visual pleasure but also the luxury of feeling the coolness of summer through their ears. The wind chimes shine brightly in the sunlight, creating a shimmering, magical atmosphere throughout the tunnel. The arched structure of the tunnel is beautiful from all angles, making it ideal for photography. In particular, taking pictures from an angle looking up from slightly below will bring in the blue sky and surrounding nature through the wind chimes, creating a picture with a sense of three-dimensionality and depth.

Date & TimeJuly 28, 2024
photographerexcuse
LocationHoutokuji Temple
Address5-1608 Kawauchi-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayMarigold Hill →directional marker or indicatorHoutokuji Temple →directional marker or indicatorFukaya Green Park

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