This photo captures the moment when the petals of weeping cherry blossoms, shining in the light, seem to pour down on the Buddha image. The expression on the Buddha image's face as it was enveloped by the gentle light was impressive. Hodan-ji Temple is an attractive spot for photography because of the peaceful scenery created by the weeping cherry blossoms and the Buddha image. The composition is beautiful, with the gentle branches of the cherry blossoms gently overlapping the Buddha image, and the atmosphere changes dramatically depending on how the light falls. Soft light in the early morning or evening is especially recommended, allowing you to take your time and enjoy the quietness and colors of the season as you hold your camera in place.
| Date & Time | March 30, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Yama's pole (with a human head on the top) |
| Address | 1-10-22 Kashiwa-machi, Shiki-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/3200s |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Sensoji Temple →directional marker or indicatorYama's pole (with a human head on the top) →directional marker or indicatorKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area) →directional marker or indicatorthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager →directional marker or indicatorShinkagishi River (behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine) →directional marker or indicatorSaemyouji Temple →directional marker or indicatorJizo Temple (in Kyoto) |
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