Aoge Horikawa|Color contrast between piping and cherry blossoms

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
Contrast between the light blue piping of the Aogehori River and the color of the Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background

This photo was taken at the Aoge Horikawa River, with the light blue piping in focus while blurring the Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background to create a composition of contrasting colors.

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 solids1/500s
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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