Chuin|Spring scenery of a temple with overlapping cherry blossoms and roofs

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
At the Chū-in temple, the overlap of the weeping cherry blossoms and the roof is a typical composition of a temple.

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, with the overlap of the weeping cherry tree and the roof of the building in mind.

Date & TimeMarch 21, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Address5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids1000s
ISO1600
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