
This photograph was taken to emphasize the shadows cast by the morning sun on the wind chimes and prayer tags. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, "wind chimes" are displayed during the summer season, bringing a refreshing atmosphere to the shrine grounds. The vibrant colors and designs of the wind chimes delight visitors, and the soothing sound they produce as they sway in the breeze offers a pleasant respite from the heat. The wind chimes swaying in the light and wind create a truly special scene.
| 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 | 1/1250s |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorZenchōji Temple |
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