This photograph was taken at Shinobazu Pond, utilizing the situation where the foreground is dark while light falls only on the Benten Hall and lotus flowers in the background. The composition evokes both tranquility and a sense of the divine. Shinobazu Pond in Ueno, Tokyo, is an essential spot for photographers during summer. In the morning hours, the entire pond is adorned with lotus flowers, their pale pink petals blooming as if floating on the still water, creating a fantastical scene.The moment morning light hits newly opening lotus flowers is a precious chance to bring depth and softness to your photos. Additionally, a summer-only wind chime display is set up in part of the pond; the sound of the chimes swaying in the breeze adds a touch of color to the tranquility.Capture the essence of Japanese summer in a single shot by combining the vermilion of the Benten Hall with the lotus flowers and the translucent wind chimes. Whether you use a telephoto lens to capture the intricate details of the lotus blossoms or a wide-angle lens to frame the pond, sky, and Benten Hall together, each approach offers its own unique charm. Shinobazu Pond is a precious subject that allows you to experience and document summer in Tokyo with all five senses.
| 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 | 1/125s |
| ISO | 800 |
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