Nezu Shrine|Red azalea and expansive view

Year 2025April 2025AprilazaleaTokyo Metropolitan areaNezu Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures the feeling of "red azaleas and expansive scenery" at Nezu Shrine.

This photograph captures the red azaleas in the foreground, framing the expansive landscape beyond. I consciously aimed to convey the sense of space unfolding beyond the flowers. With the arrival of spring, the azalea garden at Nezu Shrine reaches its peak bloom. The vibrant, multicolored azaleas, blooming as if to fill the entire shrine grounds, create a beauty reminiscent of a spring scroll painting. Within the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, the vividness of the flowers is further accentuated, unfolding a somewhat fantastical landscape.

Date & TimeApril 20, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNezu Shrine
Address1-2-2-2 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value3.2
suspended solids1/2500s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same dayKameido Tenjin →directional marker or indicatorNezu Shrine

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