This photo was taken looking up at the tall mimosa tree within the temple grounds, using a brighter exposure setting. The flowers, translucent in the light, evoke the warmth of spring. The mimosa blooming in the Chūin temple precincts creates a beautiful contrast between the subdued tones of the temple architecture and its vivid yellow, making it a perfect spot for photography. The flower clusters, softly illuminated by the sunlight, are subjects that invite you to enjoy composing the shot while considering the balance with the background.
| Date & Time | March 22, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | the empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager |
| Address | 5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1600s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park →directional marker or indicatorhigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period) →directional marker or indicatorthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager |
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