This photograph captures the light and shadows filtering through the water lilies at Amabiki Kannon, along with a duck gazing intently at the camera.Amabiki Kannon is a treasure trove of subjects, offering collaborations between hydrangeas, water lilies, and animals. Especially in the early morning of early summer, the soft light beautifully captures the colors of the flowers, the reflections on the pond, and even the movements of the ducks. Depending on your composition, you can capture a single shot where the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics coexists with the vibrant energy of life.
| Date & Time | June 21, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple) |
| Address | 1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 5.6 |
| suspended solids | 1/1600s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Chiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple) |
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