Aoge Horikawa|Artificial and natural scenery of 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)
Artificial and natural scenery of water-colored piping of Aogebori River and Kawazu cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the Aogehori River and combines light blue metal piping and Kawazu cherry blossoms to show the contrast between man-made objects and nature.

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 solids1/1250s
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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