This photograph captures irises glistening in the sunlight at Yokosuka Iris Garden, with the yellow flowers in the foreground intentionally blurred to create depth. Easily accessible from Kamakura, Yokosuka Iris Garden offers beautiful scenery with flowers blooming throughout the seasons.When iris season arrives, the entire garden is painted with a vibrant palette of colors, overwhelming visitors with its sheer scale. Irises blooming along the water's edge stand out with striking presence amidst the tranquil scenery. During the rainy season, hydrangeas also bloom beautifully, their colors intensifying when touched by the rain. In spring, visitors can enjoy quiet moments beneath the wisteria trellises.
| Date & Time | June 7, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Yokosuka Iris Garden |
| Address | 18-1 Abekura, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/5000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Meigetsuin →directional marker or indicatorTokeiji Temple →directional marker or indicatorJoujou-in Temple (in Kyoto) →directional marker or indicatorPure and Exquisite Temple →directional marker or indicatorIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorYokosuka Iris Garden →directional marker or indicatorYokosuka Art Museum |
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