This photograph was taken at Kasyōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple. I captured it with the feeling of peering gently from outside at the tengu mask enshrined inside the main hall. The contrast between the light outside and the stillness within was striking.The large tengu mask enshrined in the main hall possesses such a commanding presence that its power is palpable even from outside. While a direct frontal composition is effective, an angle that peeks in using the natural light from outside accentuates the shadows and highlights, resulting in a photograph with a strong sense of three-dimensionality. Additionally, the stone statue of the crow tengu within the temple grounds stands out beautifully against backgrounds of fresh greenery or autumn foliage, offering opportunities for compositions that capture both tranquility and mystery.
| Date & Time | August 3, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Shakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple |
| Address | 445 Kamishachi-cho, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/50s |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Tanbara Lavender Park →directional marker or indicatorShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple →directional marker or indicatorNasataka Observatory Flower Hill →directional marker or indicatorShorinzan Daruma Temple |
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