This photograph was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, focusing on the wind chime in the foreground while capturing the light streaming through the wind chime visible in the background with beautiful bokeh. It's a fantastical summer scene brimming with transparency and a refreshing coolness.Kizu Shrine (the principal shrine of Musashi Province's Iwatsuki) features a summer-only wind chime display, beloved by many as a photography spot. Multiple wind chime zones are set up within the shrine grounds, with red and blue wind chimes hung in separate spaces. Each time the wind blows, their cool, soothing tones resonate throughout. This color-segmented arrangement is visually striking, allowing visitors to enjoy a different atmosphere with every step.The red wind chimes shine powerfully in the dappled sunlight, creating a vivid composition harmonizing with the vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings and the greenery of the grounds. In contrast, the blue wind chimes let light pass through, exuding a quiet, refreshing coolness that seems to chill the very air. Each wind chime zone offers a different impression depending on the shooting angle, making it a spot where experimenting with composition is part of the fun. If you want to capture summer scenery in photos, the wind chimes at Kiuizu Shrine are a must-visit.
- Date: July 26, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki
- Address: 2-6-55 Miyamachi, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/3200s
- ISO: 800
