This photograph was composed to emphasize depth by focusing on the building's signboard and blurring the weeping cherry tree in the foreground. Nakain Temple, nestled in Kawagoe City, is a serene temple where tranquility and history harmonize, beloved by many. Especially in spring, the weeping cherry trees adorning the grounds enchant visitors. Visiting early in the morning, the weeping cherry blossoms blooming in the stillness are illuminated by the morning sun, radiating a fantastical beauty. These cherry blossoms, as a seasonal symbol representing spring in Kawagoe City, capture the hearts of many tourists and photography enthusiasts. The weeping cherry trees at Chūin are characterized by their soft, supple branches bearing pale pink blossoms. The flowers cascade downward like delicate curtains, evoking a sense of awe at their elegance with every upward glance. The moment when the morning light envelops the petals is when the cherry blossoms' beauty shines most brilliantly. Bathed in this translucent light, the cherry blossoms allow visitors to feel the power of nature, soothing the soul.
| Date & Time | March 31, 2024 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | the empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager |
| Address | 5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 7.1 |
| suspended solids | 1/833s |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Arakawa bank →directional marker or indicatorthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager →directional marker or indicatorRikugien |
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