Symmetrical temple gate before dawn

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photograph captures what I perceived as "the symmetrical temple gate before dawn" at Mitsuzō-in.

This photograph was taken in the faint light before dawn, consciously framing the gate to stand vertically against the ground and achieve a symmetrical composition. I cherish its tranquility and orderly beauty.The cherry blossoms at Mitsuzoin Temple are like a gentle harbinger of spring. The soft pink blooms within the historic temple grounds softly soothe the hearts of visitors. Combined with the temple's tranquility, you should be able to capture a photo that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

Date & TimeMarch 21, 2025
photographerexcuse
LocationSanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)
Address2008, Angyohara, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same daySanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank

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