Aoge Horikawa|Composition with impressive contrast between piping and cherry blossoms

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
Unique composition of piping of Aogehori River and Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background

This photo is a unique composition of a scene of blooming Kawazu cherry trees on the Aogebori River, where I dared to focus on the metal piping and blurred out the cherry blossoms in the background.

Date & TimeMarch 7, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationpond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
AddressKuki City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayWashinomiya Shrine →directional marker or indicatorpond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) →directional marker or indicatorSatte Gongendo →directional marker or indicatorAshikaga Flower Park

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