Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)|Cherry blossoms shining through the backlight and the sparkling surface of the river

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
A striking shot of backlit Kawazu cherry blossoms and the sparkling Kawazu River at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in Kawazu Town.

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town), taking advantage of backlighting to capture the Kawazu River and Kawazu cherry blossoms, creating an impressive image of translucent petals and the glow of the river's surface.

Date & TimeFebruary 14, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)
AddressKawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/800s
ISO100
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