This photo captures the moment when light suddenly pierced through the cloudy sky, instantly illuminating the cherry blossom avenue. It was a beautiful moment of light and shadow contrast. At Mitsuzoin Temple, a famous spot in Kawaguchi City, the Anko cherry blossoms, heralding the start of spring, color the temple grounds.The scenery, harmonizing with the historic buildings, is perfect for a leisurely stroll while viewing the blossoms. The peak viewing period tends to be a bit early, making it ideal for those wanting to get a head start on spring.
| 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 | 1/250s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank |
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