Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine|Wind chimes in the shrine office with depth in mind

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime
A photograph composed with careful attention to the alignment and depth of the wind chimes lining the office at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This photograph captures the wind chimes neatly arranged at the shrine office of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine within a composition that conveys depth, expressing their orderly beauty. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a wind chime corridor appears within the grounds during summer, offering a beautiful interplay of wind and light. The contrast between the sound produced by the transparent wind chimes and the sparkling light is striking, making it a perfect spot for photography. Both daytime and evening offer distinct charms.

Date & TimeJuly 6, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Address2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/640s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same dayKawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNambada Castle Park →directional marker or indicatorSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)

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