This photograph was taken at the Odakyu Mountain Hotel in Hakone, Japan, before the opening of the garden, showing the light hitting some of the blue maples near the entrance. The soft morning light illuminates the green leaves, creating a photo that reveals the beauty of the season in a tranquil setting.
| Date & Time | May 2, 2026 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Odakyu Mountain Hotel (Hakone) |
| Address | 80, Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 400s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Odakyu Mountain Hotel (Hakone) →directional marker or indicatorHakone Imperial Gift Park →directional marker or indicatorMishima Skywalk →directional marker or indicatorOobuchi Sasaba →directional marker or indicatorShizuoka Prefecture Tea Plantation (Ohbuchi) →directional marker or indicatorTea plantation in Imamiya →directional marker or indicatorShizuoka Prefecture Tea Plantation (Iwamoto, Fuji City) |
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