Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Cherry Blossoms and Tamaboke Background

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
岩槻の浄源寺で、桜の花にピントを合わせ奥に玉ボケを配置した春の写真。

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) with the focus on the little Kawazu cherry blossoms that were sticking out, so that a lot of ball blur would spread out in the back of the photo.

Date & TimeMarch 15, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationJogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)
Address1-10-44, Ota, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids250s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same daySanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorPatisserie Naturel →directional marker or indicatorJogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) →directional marker or indicatorHorinji Temple (Iwatsuki)

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