Yokosuka Museum of Art|Hydrangeas and the Contrast of Light and Shadow

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Art MuseumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photograph captures what I perceived as the contrast between hydrangeas, light, and shadow at the Yokosuka Museum of Art.

This photograph captures a cluster of hydrangeas stretching deep into the Yokosuka Museum of Art, consciously shot to emphasize the contrast between light and shadow. Surrounded by sea and mountains, the Yokosuka Museum of Art is a popular spot renowned for its beautiful harmony with the landscape.Come early summer, hydrangeas bloom profusely across the museum grounds, soothing the soul. The view of the sea glimpsed through the open-air building is art itself. Taking advantage of its seaside location, you can savor art and nature while feeling the breeze. Spend a leisurely time capturing the charm of nature and art in your photographs.

Date & TimeJune 7, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationYokosuka Art Museum
Address4-1 Kamoi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value7.1
suspended solids1/40s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayMeigetsuin →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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