This photo is a close-up composition of the weeping cherry blossoms and the Buddha statue. The softness of the flowers and the serenity of the Buddha image are captured in a close-up expression. At Hodan-ji Temple, you will encounter a scene in which the quiet presence of the Buddha statue stands out along with the beauty of the weeping cherry blossoms. Cherry blossom branches softly cover the image, providing gentle light and shadow to the Buddha image's expression. If you take advantage of the soft natural light in the morning or evening, you can create a picture with a tranquil atmosphere. This is a good place to take pictures and feel the gentleness of spring.
| 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 | 1/8000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| 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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