Satte Gongen-do|Annabelle in the Shade and the Contrast of Light

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendohydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
The contrast between Annabelle and light in the shadows of Satte Gongen-do

This photograph was taken at Kashiwa Gongen-do, capturing the contrast between the Annabelle hydrangea in shadow near the foreground and the light streaming in the background. The hydrangea blooming quietly in the shade exudes a subtle yet profound presence. By utilizing the partially diffused light, it creates an evocative and poetic image.

Date & TimeJune 22, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSatte Gongendo
Address887-3 Uchikokubuma, Satte-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/320s
ISO100
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