This photo was taken with careful consideration of balance, aiming to capture the torii gate, cherry blossoms, food stalls, and tree stump all within a single frame. It was a scene that felt somehow nostalgic amidst the bustling activity.Omiya Park, a famous spring destination in Saitama, draws many visitors every time the cherry blossoms bloom. The park features expansive lawns, ponds, and a Japanese garden, each spot offering photogenic cherry blossom scenes. Particularly popular spots include the pond's edge, where you can enjoy reflections, and the view of cherry blossoms framed alongside the torii gate. Looking up through the arch of blossoms from below creates a feeling of being enveloped by the flowers.
| Date & Time | April 6, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Omiya Park |
| Address | 4, Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 5 |
| suspended solids | 1/2000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Omiya No.2 Park →directional marker or indicatorOmiya Park →directional marker or indicatorCherry blossom corridor in Minuma rice paddies →directional marker or indicatorMinuma Hikawa Park →directional marker or indicatorHikawa Jintai Shrine |
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