ICHIJO EKAN Sanso (Kamakura)|The expression of the flower hand-watering ceremony captured in close-up

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)
At Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura), this photo was felt to be "the expression of Hanatemizu captured in close-up.

This photo is a close-up of the hydrangea garden at Ichijo Ekansanso (Kamakura), taken from directly above, and captures the delicate expression of the petals. Located in a quiet corner of Kamakura, Ichijo Keikan Sanso is one of the highlights of the garden, where the historic building and natural beauty are in harmony. Once used as a villa for court nobles, the garden is filled with hydrangeas in early summer, bringing color to the tranquil setting.

Date & TimeJune 7, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)
Address5-1-10 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1/250s
ISO800
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