Chu-in|Powerful spring tree of mimosa in full bloom

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures the powerful spring presence of a mimosa tree in full bloom at Nakain.

This photograph captures a bushy, imposing mimosa tree. Its branches bursting with yellow flowers seemed to energetically announce the arrival of spring. At Nakain, the mimosa and weeping cherry trees bloom at different times, allowing you to thoroughly capture the unique character of each flower. The mimosa's yellow shines vividly even on cloudy days, while the weeping cherry blossoms, combined with the buildings, accentuate a distinctly Japanese aesthetic. Precisely because they bloom within a limited area, there's the joy of experimenting with composition and light, making it a place where photography enthusiasts can quietly immerse themselves.

Date & TimeMarch 30, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Address5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value4.5
suspended solids1/6400s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same daySensoji Temple →directional marker or indicatorYama's pole (with a human head on the top) →directional marker or indicatorKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area) →directional marker or indicatorthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager →directional marker or indicatorShinkagishi River (behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine) →directional marker or indicatorSaemyouji Temple →directional marker or indicatorJizo Temple (in Kyoto)

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