Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)|A Dignified White Peacock

Year 2025June 2025Junepeafowl (inc. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)bird
The serene white peacock of Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)

This photograph captures a white peacock standing with dignified poise at Amabiki Kannon, radiating an air of pride. For photographers who find appeal in “shooting the entire space” rather than just individual flowers, Amabiki Kannon is an exceptionally satisfying location. It offers opportunities to experiment with compositions incorporating Japanese umbrellas and architectural elements to create depth, or to leverage the slope for photos with a sense of three-dimensionality.

Date & TimeJune 21, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
Address1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value3.2
suspended solids1/667s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayChiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

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