This photograph captures the patterns of light and shadow spreading across Shinobazu Pond. The movement of light reflecting on the water's surface and the shadows cast by the plants create a fantastical atmosphere. Shinobazu Pond is a renowned photography spot symbolizing summer in Ueno. Especially in the early morning, the lotus flowers blooming vividly across the pond's surface create a dreamlike atmosphere as they bask in the morning light.Capturing the light streaming through newly opened lotus blossoms allows you to freeze a soft yet striking expression in the photograph. Additionally, a summer-only wind chime display appears in part of the pond. Swaying in the breeze and playing a clear melody, it lets you feel the changing seasons through both sight and sound.The vermilion Benten Hall, the blooming lotus, and the transparent wind chimes overlapping create a composition reminiscent of a traditional Japanese picture scroll. Using a telephoto lens to capture the delicate details of the flowers or a wide-angle lens to encompass the pond, sky, and buildings each offers its own distinct charm. This place, where light, sound, and color converge, presents an excellent opportunity to capture a memorable shot in summer Tokyo.
| Date & Time | July 27, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Shinobazu Pond |
| Address | Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 11 |
| suspended solids | 1/250s |
| ISO | 800 |
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