This photograph captures a Jizo statue quietly standing amidst the Ankyo cherry blossoms, which bloom as profusely as snow. The serene harmony between the flowers and the Buddha statue was striking. The Ankyo cherry blossoms blooming within the grounds of Mitsuzoin Temple typically reach their peak earlier than the Somei Yoshino varieties. The combination of the tranquil temple and the soft cherry blossoms creates a beautiful, peaceful spring scene. The way the light changes the appearance of the blossoms makes it an ideal subject for photography.
| Date & Time | March 21, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) |
| Address | 2008, Angyohara, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1250s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank |
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