Kita-in Temple|Quiet beauty of weeping cherry blossoms in dim light

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple, where I felt "the quiet beauty of weeping cherry trees blooming in the dim light.

This photo was taken of weeping cherry blossoms blooming in an overall dimly lit atmosphere. I was conscious of bringing out the beauty of the cherry blossoms even in low light. The cherry blossom festival at Kita-in Temple is one of the most representative scenery of Kawagoe in spring. The Someiyoshino cherry trees that surround the precincts of the temple are worth seeing, and the weeping cherry trees, which are in beautiful harmony with the buildings, are a popular photo spot. Visitors can enjoy the different expressions of the cherry blossoms as they stroll through the spacious grounds, making for a relaxing springtime experience.

Date & TimeMarch 30, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)
Address1-20-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids1/500s
ISO800
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