blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Curved wisteria trellis

This photo was taken to convey the curvaceous beauty of the wisteria trellis while keeping in mind its beautifully curved lines.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Tamashiki Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Curved wisteria trellis at Tamashiki Shrine

This photograph was taken by devising a way to bring out the smooth curves of the wisteria trellis in the composition.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Tamashiki Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Tamashiki Shrine｜Shrub wisteria and wide angle

In this photo, I used the wide-angle mode to express the overall expanse of the scene, as if I were leaning under a smaller wisteria tree.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Tamashiki Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Tamashiki Shrine｜Wisteria that fascinates with a wide-angle view

For this photo, I experimented with various compositions and took advantage of the wide-angle mode on my smartphone to bring out the wisteria's charm.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Tamashiki Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Tamashiki Shrine｜The three-dimensionality of the weeping wisteria

This photo was taken in wide-angle mode to emphasize the drooping of the flowers, while also emphasizing the three-dimensionality and depth of the image.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Tamashiki Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

羽生水郷公園｜見上げるモッコウバラ

この写真は、モッコウバラのトンネルを少し低い位置から見上げるようにして、その立体感と光の差し込み具合を意識して撮影しました。

Year 2025April 2025Aprilrose mokko-vara (Rosa mokko-vara)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)羽生水郷公園blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜早朝のポピー畑

この写真は、人が少ない時間帯を狙って、武蔵丘陵森林公園の広々としたポピー畑を落ち着いた雰囲気で撮影したものです。

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜ポピーと木々

この写真は、手前のポピーの花と、その奥に立つ木々の存在感を活かし、両方が引き立つように撮影したものです。

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Musashi Hill Forest Park｜Colorful poppies

This photo was taken to capture the blooming poppies in various shades and to convey a lively and festive atmosphere.

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Shiba-zakura Park｜Lawn Cherry Blossoms and Morning Light Overlooking the Park

This photo, taken from a slightly elevated vantage point looking down on the lawn, captures the contrast between sun and shade created by the unique early morning light.

Year 2025April 2025AprilMisato Shiba Cherry Blossom ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)moss pinkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

長泉寺（本庄市）｜門前の藤と季節の風情

この写真は、お寺の門の近くに咲く立派な藤の花と、その背景にある建物を一緒に収めたもので、季節の風情を感じる構図になっています。

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)

Chosenji Temple (Honjo City)｜The gate, the wisteria and the building in the back

This photo was taken from outside the temple gate, balancing the gate structure, the wisteria flowers blooming around it, and the building in the back.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)

Chosenji Temple (Honjo City)｜Wisteria up in front of the gate

This photo was taken from outside the temple gate, with close-ups of the gate, wisteria flowers, and the building in the back from a closer distance to capture the detailed expressions and textures.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)

Musashi Hill Forest Park｜Poppy field in the center of the pinto

In this photo, the focus is set near the center of the spreading poppy flower, and the front and back are blurred to create the effect that the eye is naturally led to the center.

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜オレンジポピーをふんわりと

この写真は、形のよいオレンジのポピーの花にピントを合わせ、その周囲をふんわりとカラフルな色合いで包み込みました。

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜花畑と奥の陰影コントラスト

この写真は、手前に鮮やかな花々を、奥に少し暗めの景色を配置し、色彩と明暗の対比を意識して構図を組んだものです。

Year 2025April 2025AprilpoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜芝桜を見下ろす構図

この写真は、ポピー畑の近くで咲いていた芝桜を、上から見下ろすような形で、中央付近にピントを合わせて撮影しました。

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkmoss pinkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜ネモフィラを見上げて

この写真は、曇り空の下で、ネモフィラを下から見上げるようにして撮影し、花の優しい色合いと空気感を活かしたものです。

Year 2025April 2025AprilnemophilaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

武蔵丘陵森林公園｜光を透かすネモフィラ

この写真は、ネモフィラの花を下から透かすようにして撮影し、花びらが光を通す繊細な様子を表現しました。

Year 2025April 2025AprilnemophilaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Musashi Hill Forest Park｜Fluffy Syrah Gentleness

This photo of a Syrah flower in the park was taken with a soft, blurred overall impression to convey a gentle atmosphere.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSyrahSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)