This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata Prefecture. I shot it from a slight distance, using the tree in the foreground to create a sparkling foreground blur, while capturing the wind chimes in the background. The interplay between the foreground blur—which resembles sunlight filtering through the trees—and the row of wind chimes creates a dreamlike and refreshing atmosphere.
| 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 | 1/1000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| 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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