Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)|Buddha Statue Seen Through Hydrangeas

Year 2025June 2025Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
The Buddha statue seen through hydrangeas at Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)

This photograph was taken at Amabiki Kannon, where I intentionally blurred the hydrangeas in the foreground to focus on the Buddhist statue in the background. Amabiki Kannon is a charming, renowned spot where visitors can enjoy early summer blooms like hydrangeas and water lilies, as well as the sight of animals roaming freely within the temple grounds. The historic architecture and seasonal nature harmonize beautifully, offering visitors a peaceful and enriching experience.

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 value11
suspended solids1/125s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayChiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

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