Satte Gongen-do|Hydrangeas and Green Bokeh Composition

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendohydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Satte Gongen-do's Hydrangeas and Green Bokeh Composition

This photograph was taken at Satte Gongen-do, deliberately focusing on the purple hydrangeas while allowing the greenery behind to become a soft, rounded bokeh. The charm of Satte Gongen-do's hydrangeas lies in their beauty being enjoyable regardless of the weather. They appear vividly vibrant under blue skies and softly subdued on cloudy days, allowing for expressions tailored to the photographer's intent.

Date & TimeJune 22, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSatte Gongendo
Address887-3 Uchikokubuma, Satte-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayKuki Shobu General Branch Office →directional marker or indicatorKisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena →directional marker or indicatorAncient lotus village →directional marker or indicatorOntone, the home of children's songs →directional marker or indicatorSatte Gongendo →directional marker or indicatorMillennium Garden Lavender Garden

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