Tokyo Metropolitan area

Kasai Rinkai Park｜The giant Ferris wheel at Kasai Rinkai Park stands out against the blue sky

This photo was taken as far back as possible within the natural range to ensure that the Ferris wheel would not be distorted by the shot.

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Showa Kinen Park｜Carpet of yellow cosmos (lemon bright) and door

In this photo, I was conscious of composing the photo as if it were a carpet of flowers, adjusting the height so that as little of the greenery as possible was in the photo.

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Showa Kinen Park｜Yellow cosmos (lemon bright) and soft, fluffy foreground blur

In this photo, the cosmos in the foreground is blurred to create a soft, fluffy impression, while the cosmos in the background is sharply focused to create a composition that gives a sense of three-dimensionality and depth.

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Showa Memorial National Park｜Fresh Green Ginkgo Avenue! An Endless Green Tunnel

This photo captures the green tunnel all the way to the back, taking advantage of perspective to express depth.

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Showa Memorial National Park｜Expansive Cosmos Fields (Lemon Bright) and the Beauty of the Pathways

This photo was taken while balancing the carpet of yellow cosmos and undulating pathways with the trees in the distance.

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Showa Memorial National Park｜Cosmos blooming against the blue sky, a single petal gazing upward

This photo was composed looking up from an angle, with the cosmos standing out as the main subject against the blue sky.

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Shinobazunoike Pond｜Summer Poem: Lotus Blossoms and Wind Chimes

In this photo, I focused on the wind chimes in the foreground and placed the lotus flowers and Benten-do in the background to create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

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Shinobazunoike Pond｜A soothing view of wind chimes and lotuses in summer

This photo shows the lotus flowers and the Benten Hall side by side.

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Shinobazunoike Pond｜Summer Scene with Lanterns and Sunset

This photo captures a summery scene of sunset and lantern lights.

Year 2024July 2024JulyShinobazu PondLanternsTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Scenery

Early Summer Morning in Mizumoto Park｜Ancient lotus illuminated by the morning sun reveals the serene beauty of Mizumoto Park

This photo was taken at sunrise time with an ancient lotus blooming in the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

A moment of serenity in Mizumoto Park with the morning sun and hydrangea

This photo was taken through a hydrangea lit by the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Mizumoto Park, a spectacular spot for viewing hydrangea and sunrise from the bridge

This photo is a well-balanced composition of hydrangeas, bridge reflections, and the morning glow.

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Mizumoto Park｜Ancient lotus shines delicately in the early morning light.

This photo was taken by zooming in on an ancient lotus basking in the morning sun.

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Mizumoto Park｜Reflection of diamond-like bridge and sunrise

This photo was taken in early summer, just as the sun was rising in the middle of the bridge, allowing us to capture a beautiful morning glow and reflection.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Mizumoto Park｜Quiet morning in Mizumoto Park with a spectacular view of hydrangea and sunrise

This photo was taken by focusing on the hydrangea in the foreground and blurring the reflection of the bridge in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Spectacular view of diamond reflections shining in the morning sun

This photo captures the moment on a windless morning when the bridge creates a beautiful diamond-like reflection.

Year 2024May 2024Maymorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Koiwa Iris Garden｜Helpful scenery of sunrise and irises

This photo captures a beautiful moment when the irises are bathed in the light of the rising sun, like shining jewels.

Year 2024June 2024JuneKoiwa Iris Gardenmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Asukayama Park｜Asukayama Park Spectacular view of vibrant hydrangeas blooming along the railroad tracks

In this photo, the lovely shape of the hydrangea is the main subject, and the hydrangea in the background is softly blurred.

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Koiwa Iris Garden｜A spectacular view of irises and hydrangeas on the banks of the Edogawa River

This photo was taken as the morning sun fell on the irises, making them glow like jewels in the light.

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Symbol Promenade Park｜A beautiful view of the hydrangea road shining in early summer

In this photo, I focused on the hydrangea in the plaza above the stairs and blurred the hydrangea road.

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