This photograph was taken at Kasyōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple, capturing the large tengu mask inside the main hall as if peering at it from outside the building. I carefully composed the shot to fully capture its powerful expression.The enormous tengu mask inside the main hall gazes quietly at me. Overwhelmed by its power, I searched for the balance of light and shadow before pressing the shutter. It felt as if I captured more than just a photograph—a "form of prayer." Kashōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple, including its stone statue of a crow tengu, is a place with a mysterious power: photographing it helps settle your mind.
| 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 | 4.5 |
| suspended solids | 1/125s |
| ISO | 1600 |
| 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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