Hanegi Park|The transparency of the ume plum blossoms highlighted by the backlight

January2026January 2026Tokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumHanegi Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Morning plum blossom photo of pink plum petals highlighted by backlighting in Hanegi Park

This photo was taken at Hanegi Park, taking advantage of backlighting to capture pink plum blossoms where each petal seems to be transparent. I expressed the transparency that only morning light can bring.

Date & TimeJanuary 24, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHanegi Park
Address4-38-52 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1600s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayTamagawa Bridge (Hachiko Line) →directional marker or indicatorHanegi Park

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