This photo was taken in a quiet, wooded area of the botanical garden, with an eye to the contrast of light and shadow created by the daffodil flowers. The Jindai Botanical Garden in Chofu City, Tokyo, is a popular place for photographing seasonal scenery. In spring, the plum orchard and rows of cherry trees are tinged with pale pink when they are in full bloom, and if you consider the balance with the sky in the background, you can create a more three-dimensional photo. In late spring, the rose garden is at its best, and macro photography of rose petals glistening in the morning dew is also recommended. In summer, you can take beautiful pictures of hydrangeas soaking in the rain or hanashoubu (Japanese honeysuckle) glistening in the sunlight, emphasizing their moist atmosphere. In the autumn garden, the maple and ginkgo leaves are brightly reflected in the autumn foliage, and the composition should take advantage of the colors reflected in the surface of the pond. In winter, when it snows, the camellia garden becomes even more magical, and you can enjoy photographing the contrast between the snowy landscape and the camellias.
- Date of shooting: February 1, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Jindai Botanical Garden
- Address: 5-31 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/833s
- ISO: 100
