This photo was taken at the University of Tokyo's Institute for Ecology and Harmonious Agriculture, capturing a short, dainty lotus flower seen from the side. The angle was chosen to highlight the roundness and softness of the flower, creating a composition of natural beauty. The University of Tokyo's Institute of Ecology and Harmonious Agriculture in Nishi-Tokyo City holds a special exhibition of lotus flowers during the summer. Although it is a research facility, it is open to the public, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy viewing and photographing the flowers in a tranquil environment. The park is lined with short lotus flowers, and unlike the large lotus ponds, visitors can take the time to face each flower from a close distance. The transparency of the buds and petals, as well as the occasional insects that visit, make for a very rich subject for photography. It is also an excellent subject for macro photography. *Only open to the public on special viewing days.
| Date & Time | July 26, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Institute for Ecological and Harmonious Agriculture, The University of Tokyo |
| Address | 1-1-1 Midori-cho, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/640s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Arakawa bank →directional marker or indicatorInstitute for Ecological and Harmonious Agriculture, The University of Tokyo →directional marker or indicatorKiyose Sunflower Festival →directional marker or indicatorKuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki |
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