Ofuna Flower Center|The quiet beauty of lotus blooms hidden among leaves

Year 2025July 2025JulyOfuna Flower CenterKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
A composition capturing lotus flowers blooming as if hidden among leaves at Ōfuna Flower Center, drawing out their understated beauty.

This photograph captures a lotus flower discovered quietly blooming, almost hidden among the leaves, at the Ofuna Flower Center. It aims to express the subtle yet beautiful presence of this unassuming flower. Located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Ofuna Flower Center is a lush garden where flowers bloom throughout the seasons, renowned as an ideal location for photography.Its major appeal lies in the ability to enjoy flowers year-round, from spring cherry blossoms and tulips, to early summer hydrangeas and lotus, and summer sunflowers and cosmos. The garden's layout facilitates easy composition, with buildings and natural elements providing striking backdrops designed to maximize the beauty of the flowers as subjects. It's a recommended spot for those wishing to capture the charm of flowers through photography.

Date & TimeJuly 20, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationOfuna Flower Center
AddressKamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value9
suspended solids1/100s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayOfuna Flower Center →directional marker or indicatorTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKawasaki Daishi →directional marker or indicatorTodoroki Valley

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