Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)|Duck Among Water Flowers

Year 2025June 2025Juneduckhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)bird
The Duck Among the Water Lilies at Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)

This photo captures a duck perched atop the hydrangea water lilies at Amabiki Kannon. At Amabiki Kannon, visitors can enjoy vibrant hydrangeas, water lilies floating on the pond, and animals roaming freely throughout the grounds. Encountering goats, ducks, and white peacocks amidst the gentle air of early summer is a unique experience here. It's a charming spot that invites you to wander leisurely with your camera in hand.

Date & TimeJune 21, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
Address1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value7.1
suspended solids1/400s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayChiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

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