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Houtokuji Temple｜Summer scenery of fresh green maple leaves and Japanese umbrella

This is an exhibit of Japanese umbrellas reflected on the vine floor, and I took this picture with the maple leaves outside. Depending on where the focus is set, there is a possibility that the maple outside may be blown out, so I made sure the maple was green enough to take the picture.

Year 2024July 2024JulyJapanese umbrellaHoutokuji TempleShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful sceneryGunma prefecture (Kantou area)

Houtokuji Temple｜Calm view of Jizo and whooping cherries

The Jizo statue in the temple and the whooping crimson flowers above it were magnificent. I thought that by shooting from an angle down, the pink of the whooping crimson and the blue sky above the Jizo would match the one point of view.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleSarusuri (Japanese snowball)Shrines, Temples, CastlesGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Houtokuji Temple｜A colorful summer tunnel with the sound of wind chimes

I found it difficult to photograph wind chimes with my phone, but luckily the wind was blowing at the right time and the wind chimes were facing forward. I think continuous mode is good for shooting.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful sceneryGunma prefecture (Kantou area)wind chime

Fukaya Green Park｜Colorful Lilies and Summer Colors in Fukaya Green Park

I photographed the lilies, but the flowers were already quite withered and few in number. I decided to photograph the building, the lilies, and the flags together to capture the overall atmosphere.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Fukaya Green ParkLilyblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Toda Boat Race｜Morning tranquility and beautiful reflections on the water

At the starting line of Toda Boat Race, the early morning breeze had died down, the water surface was calm, and beautiful reflections were mirrored. Shooting while crouching slightly and framing the shot through the gaps in the railing minimized distortion of the buildings.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda boat racemorning glowMorning glow and evening glow

Toda Boat Race｜Water Reflections at Toda Boat Race Coloring the Quiet Morning

At the starting line of Toda Boat Race, the early morning breeze had died down, the water surface was calm, and beautiful reflections were visible. By shooting at an angle, I was able to make the cloud reflections appear larger.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda boat racemorning glowMorning glow and evening glow

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜Symbol of Summer: Windmills and Sunflowers

I photographed the windmill and the sunrise at the same time as the sun was rising. The sunflowers were blooming toward the windmill, so I photographed them from the back side.

Year 2024July 2024JulyAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)sunflower (Helianthus annuus)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)