This photograph is one of the unique perspectives of the combination of wind chimes and buildings. I attempted to create a unique composition by taking advantage of the transparency of the wind chimes and the atmospheric atmosphere of the building. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a popular tourist spot known for its beautiful wind chimes, which are displayed as a summer tradition. In particular, the hundreds of wind chimes decorating the shrine grounds soothe visitors with their sound as they sway in the wind. Many people visit the temple to capture the scenery in their photographs, but this time I tried a different way of photographing the wind chimes and the building together to create a unique photo. In this photo, the wind chime is shot from an angle looking up from below, and the building in the background is incorporated into the composition to create a shot that conveys the atmosphere of the shrine as well as the wind chime. I also paid attention to the lighting conditions when taking the picture so that the transparency and colors of the wind chimes would be beautifully reflected. On a clear day, the light shining through the wind chimes creates a fantastic atmosphere, and the contrast with the shadows and details of the buildings adds depth to the photo.
- Date: August 3, 2024
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location：Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
- Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
