Aoge Horikawa|Ume blossoms amidst cherry blossoms

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
Close-up of plum blossoms amidst Kawazu cherry blossoms on the Aoge Horikawa River

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River, where I found plum blossoms mixed in with the Kawazu cherry blossoms, and took a close-up of their lovely appearance.

Date & TimeMarch 7, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationpond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
AddressKuki City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/320s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayWashinomiya Shrine →directional marker or indicatorpond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) →directional marker or indicatorSatte Gongendo →directional marker or indicatorAshikaga Flower Park

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