This photo was taken with a balanced composition of cherry blossoms blooming on a slope and Mount Fuji. The cherry tree that was originally in the upper part of the frame, casting a shadow, was adjusted to be less noticeable using editing software. At Nishihirahata Park, where the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival is held, Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom profusely across the entire slope, their vivid pink signaling the arrival of spring. The scenery of cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Mount Fuji is spectacular, and on clear days, the contrast with the blue sky is even more striking. Visitors can enjoy the charm of the cherry blossoms from different angles by utilizing the observation deck and walking paths.
| Date & Time | March 1, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Nishi-Hirahata Park (Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival) |
| Address | 2951 Matsuda Soryo, Matsuda-cho, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1000s |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Nishi-Hirahata Park (Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival) →directional marker or indicatorAguri Park Sagayamaen →directional marker or indicatorLa Cittadella →directional marker or indicatorChinzan Villa |
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