Nakagane|Depth of cherry blossoms expressed by foreground blur

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
In the middle temple, the mimosa is in focus and the weeping cherry tree in the background is blurred to create depth.

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, with the mimosa in focus and the weeping cherry tree in the background blurred to create depth.

Date & TimeMarch 21, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Address5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids250s
ISO800
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