Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura)|Purple hydrangea bathed in light

2026May 2026MayKousokuji Temple (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Early summer flower photos in Kamakura, capturing the moment the light hits the purple hydrangea at Kousokuji Temple.

This photo was taken at Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura) at the moment the light hits the purple hydrangea.

Date & TimeMay 16, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKousokuji Temple (Kamakura)
Address3-9-7, Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/5000s
ISO1600
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