This photograph captures the Anko cherry blossoms and the statue standing beside them. Within this historic landscape, the cherry blossoms bloomed quietly, adding color to the solemn atmosphere. At Mitsuzoin Temple, the Ankyo cherry blossoms adorn the grounds, heralding the arrival of spring. Blooming earlier than the Somei Yoshino variety, these cherry blossoms are characterized by their soft pink petals, harmonizing beautifully with the quietude of the historic temple. When photographing, framing both the temple architecture and the cherry blossoms together creates a more evocative composition. Shooting in the morning light accentuates the soft, gentle atmosphere, resulting in photographs that capture the warmth of spring.
| Date & Time | March 14, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) |
| Address | 2008, Angyohara, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1600s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) →directional marker or indicatorFlower and Greenery Promotion Center →directional marker or indicatorSanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank |
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