This photograph captures plum blossoms in full bloom alongside the flags displayed at Mitsuzoin Temple. The pale pink flowers and the flags gently swaying in the breeze created a scene that felt somehow nostalgic and warm. At Mitsuzō-in Temple, the beautiful An'yō cherry blossoms, heralding the arrival of spring, bloom magnificently. Blooming earlier than the Somei-Yoshino cherry, these blossoms captivate with their pale pink petals, harmonizing with the temple grounds' tranquil atmosphere to create a quintessentially spring scene.When photographing, incorporating the temple buildings or flags into the background creates a shot imbued with Japanese charm. Additionally, framing the blue sky through the cherry branches emphasizes a refreshing, spring-like impression. Shooting in the soft light of early morning or evening makes the cherry blossom petals appear in warmer hues, allowing you to enjoy a moist, atmospheric feel.
| Date & Time | March 14, 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 | 1/1600s |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shooting route on the same day | pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) →directional marker or indicatorFlower and Greenery Promotion Center →directional marker or indicatorSanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank |
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