Gyoda Hachiman Shrine|Hana-Temizu at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine! Capturing beauty in silence

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine
This photo captures the beauty of the flower hand-water ritual at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine amidst the stillness.

This photo was taken from directly above to ensure the beautiful flower hand-water basin is clearly visible.Gyoda Hachiman Shrine is known for its tranquil atmosphere and beautiful flower hand-water basin. When photographing it, consciously capturing the intricate arrangement and color balance of the flowers allows you to fully capture its delicate beauty. Taking close-ups of just the flowers floating on the water surface makes their vividness stand out even more, while shooting from a slight distance lets you feel the overall atmosphere of the entire hand-water basin.

  • Date and time of filming: January 28, 2024
  • Photographer: Wabi
  • Location:Gyoda Hachiman Shrine
  • Address: 16-23 Gyoda, Gyoda-shi, Saitama
  • Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+