Shimoda Park | Curly Blue-Purple Hydrangeas

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
下田公園(あじさい祭り)の花びらがくるっとした青紫の紫陽花

This photo, taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival), captures the blue-purple hydrangea petals while they are still curled, showcasing the delicate beauty of the blooms.

Date & Time2026年6月13日
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationShimoda Park
Address3-3-1174, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/500s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayPerry Road →directional marker or indicatorShimoda Park →directional marker or indicatorHakone Glass Forest Museum →directional marker or indicatorOdawara Castle

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