Impressive composition of overlapping cherry blossoms and mimosa

2026March 2026Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
At the Chūin temple. Striking composition of weeping cherry blossoms overshadowed by mimosa.

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple at a striking moment when mimosa overshadowed weeping cherry trees.

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
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids250s
ISO400
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