
In this photo, the red wind chime is in focus and the background is blurred to emphasize the presence of the wind chime. Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki, located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, is well known to local people as a shrine with a rich history and atmosphere. In summer, beautiful red and blue wind chimes decorate the shrine grounds, offering visitors a cool moment. The clear tone that resonates whenever the wind blows brings a pleasant sense of coolness during the hot season. The wind chimes at Kuizu Shrine are made of red and blue glass, and their colors stand out even more when exposed to sunlight. The red color symbolizes strength and the blue color symbolizes serenity, creating a vivid view seen through the wind chime. The tones played as the wind chimes shake add a light accent to the tranquility that envelops the entire shrine, bringing healing to visitors.
| Date & Time | July 7, 2024 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki |
| Address | 2-6-55 Miyamachi, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/400s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki →directional marker or indicatorSakura Lavender Land →directional marker or indicatorSakura Furusato Plaza |
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