Japanese Black Pine

The Japanese black pine is a tree whose appeal lies in its slender, upright form and the beauty of its leaves when bathed in light. Shooting from below, as if looking up at the tree, conveys its height and depth, capturing the tranquil atmosphere typical of a botanical garden. It exudes a calmness distinct from that of flowers, and by focusing on the sunlight filtering through the leaves and the overlapping foliage, you can create a gentle, natural landscape photograph.

Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden | Looking Up at a Ginkgo Tree

This photo was taken at the Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden, with a composition that looks up at a ginkgo tree from below.

2026July 2026JulyJapanese Black PineNiigata PrefectureNiigata Prefectural Botanical Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden | The Leaves of the Ginkgo Tree Bathed in Light

This photo was taken from below at the Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden, showing sunlight shining on the leaves of a ginkgo tree.

2026July 2026JulyJapanese Black PineNiigata PrefectureNiigata Prefectural Botanical Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)