Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)|Duck of Light and Shadow

Year 2025June 2025Juneduckhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)bird
The Duck of Light and Shadow at Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)

This photograph captures the light and shadows filtering through the water lilies at Amabiki Kannon, along with a duck gazing intently at the camera.Amabiki Kannon is a treasure trove of subjects, offering collaborations between hydrangeas, water lilies, and animals. Especially in the early morning of early summer, the soft light beautifully captures the colors of the flowers, the reflections on the pond, and even the movements of the ducks. Depending on your composition, you can capture a single shot where the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics coexists with the vibrant energy of life.