This photograph was taken by focusing on the second blue wind chime from the front and blurring the chimes in the foreground and background to create a sense of depth.Kuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Musashi Province's Iwatsuki, is a historic shrine in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Its highlight is the "red and blue wind chimes," a beloved summer tradition enjoyed by many. The vividly colored glass wind chimes create a beautiful contrast against the greenery of the shrine grounds and the blue sky, captivating visitors.The red wind chimes symbolize energy and passion, while the blue wind chimes represent freshness and tranquility, each vibrantly decorating the summer shrine. The sound they produce with every breeze creates a special space that soothes the heart along with the coolness. Strolling through the grounds and listening to the refreshing chime of the wind chimes offers a peaceful moment that makes you forget the heat.
| 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 | 100 |
| 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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