Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)|A Duet of Water Flowers and Ducks

Year 2025June 2025Juneduckhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)bird
The Water Flowers and Ducks at Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)

This photograph captures the underwater blooms of hydrangeas in the pond at Amabiki Kannon Temple, along with ducks swimming within them, framed within a wide, expansive composition. At Amabiki Kannon, visitors can enjoy encounters with buildings exuding ancient charm, vibrant hydrangeas, and adorable animals.Especially in early summer, the flowers floating on the water surface harmonize beautifully with the sight of ducks and white peacocks wandering freely, creating a quiet, fantastical world. It offers irresistible subjects for photography enthusiasts.

  • Date: June 21, 2025
  • Photographer: Wabi
  • Location:Amabiki Kannon (Mt. Amabiki Rakuhodo Temple)
  • Address: 1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki
  • Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+