This photograph captures the appearance of Somei-Yoshino cherry trees extending their branches toward the water's edge. I intentionally blurred the foreground branches slightly to naturally draw the viewer's gaze toward the scenery in the background. Cherry blossoms spreading across the sky, and the quiet water surface reflecting their shadows. Chidorigafuchi, located in the heart of Tokyo, unfolds a scene that feels like another world. The approximately 700-meter-long avenue of cherry trees lining the moat, their branches drooping, and the sight of boats slowly passing by, is a luxurious moment reserved only for spring. The waves of cherry blossoms viewed from the elevated vantage point are also spectacular, offering a scene where every moment feels like a perfect photo opportunity.
| Date & Time | April 5, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Chidorigafuchi (fountainhead) |
| Address | Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/2000s |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Inogashira Park →directional marker or indicatorKoganei Park →directional marker or indicatorShinjuku Gyoen →directional marker or indicatorChidorigafuchi (fountainhead) →directional marker or indicatorYasukuni Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKoishikawa Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorUeno Onshi Park →directional marker or indicatorJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) |
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