This photo captures camellia blossoms at the botanical garden from an angle looking up from beneath the tree, aiming to express the flowers' three-dimensionality and depth. Jindai Botanical Garden in Chofu City, Tokyo, is one of the city's premier botanical gardens where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year. Its charm lies in offering a different landscape with every visit. In spring, the plum garden and cherry blossoms are stunning. When the Somei-Yoshino and weeping cherry trees are in full bloom, delicate petals paint the sky, and simply walking through the garden lets you feel spring's arrival. By late spring, the rose garden intensifies its splendor. The sight of a diverse array of roses in full bloom is truly spectacular, and capturing the delicate texture of petals adorned with morning dew is one of the joys of photography here. In summer, irises and hydrangeas bloom. After rain, flowers adorned with water droplets create a moist, lush landscape, while under the strong sunlight, green tunnels formed by tree shade offer a refreshingly cool impression. Come autumn, the park's maple and ginkgo trees change color. In the garden areas where the foliage shines, consciously framing shots to include reflections in the pond creates photos with depth. Autumn roses also bloom in calmer hues than spring varieties; pairing them with the light of dusk creates a serene atmosphere. In winter, Kamishiro Botanical Garden is adorned with camellias and plum blossoms blooming quietly in the cold. In the camellia garden, flowers appear to float against a white background on snowy days, creating a striking image. In the plum garden in early spring, you can capture the soft, luminous glow of plum blossoms bathed in light.
- Date of shooting: February 1, 2025
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location：Jindai Botanical Garden
- Address: 5-31 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
