Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine | Lotus Flowers on the Verge of Blooming, Bathed in Soft Light

2026July 2026JulyKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
Soft light shining on lotus flowers about to bloom at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

This photo was taken at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and captures the soft light shining on a lotus flower that looks as if it’s about to bloom fully.

Date & TimeJuly 11, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
Address2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2500s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayShinobazu Pond →directional marker or indicatorOfuna Flower Center →directional marker or indicatorTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKōmyō-ji Temple (Kamakura)

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