This photograph captures the moment sunlight streamed into the flower-adorned water basin set in the shade of Ichijō Keikan Sansō. The flowers, illuminated by soft light, radiate a fantastical beauty.Ichijō Keikan Sansō is a historic mountain villa relocated from Kyoto to Kamakura. Its buildings and gardens, constructed in the early Edo period, remain preserved in their original state. During the rainy season, hydrangeas bloom in harmony with the structures. The flower hand-water basin, adorned with seasonal blooms, adds a quiet splash of color. Come autumn, when the garden is enveloped in crimson leaves, it evokes a profound sense of the beauty of time's passage.
| Date & Time | June 1, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) |
| Address | 5-1-10 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/250s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorHōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYokohama English Garden |
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