This photograph was taken with the morning sunlight streaming in, focusing on the characters on the wind chime illuminated by the light. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, is a spot renowned for its summer tradition of wind chimes. The variously colored wind chimes displayed throughout the shrine grounds sway in the breeze, their clear tones and light-reflecting brilliance offering a refreshing coolness to visitors. This scene, harmonizing with the shrine's historical presence, creates a special space where the seasonal atmosphere can be fully savored.
| Date & Time | July 6, 2024 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine |
| Address | 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/125s |
| ISO | 125 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorZenchōji Temple |
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