This photograph captures a peony flower displaying a slightly melancholic expression, focusing on the fading color and decay of its petals. Yagumi Inari Shrine in Higashimatsuyama City is also a popular spot for spring photography. The wisteria trellis features beautifully cascading wisteria blossoms; when captured in a photograph, it looks like a painting.The shrine grounds' peony garden displays rows of large, vividly colored blooms. The gradations of red, white, and peach create a visually delightful space. It's a luxurious place where you can simultaneously enjoy the beauty of the flowers and the shrine's architecture.
| Date & Time | April 26, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Arrowhead Inari Shrine |
| Address | 2-5-14, Yanumi-cho, Higashimatsuyama-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/833s |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Misato Shiba Cherry Blossom Park →directional marker or indicatorChosenji Temple (Honjo City) →directional marker or indicatorMusashi Hill Forest Park →directional marker or indicatorArrowhead Inari Shrine |
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