This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the guardian shrine of Niigata, and captures both wind chimes and hydrangeas in the same frame. It captures the refreshing scenery typical of Hakusan Shrine from early summer through summer, and the vibrant colors of the hydrangeas and the translucent beauty of the wind chimes make this a particularly striking image.
| Date & Time | July 4, 2026 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine |
| Address | 1-1 Ichibanbori-dori-cho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/320s |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYorii Beach (Niigata) →directional marker or indicatorWithin Niigata Prefecture →directional marker or indicatorFukushima Lake →directional marker or indicatorNiigata Prefectural Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorEchigo Hills National Park →directional marker or indicatorHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City) |
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