This photograph captures the entire blue wind chime display at Kiuizu Shrine, shot from above with a slightly underexposed setting. The wind chimes' presence emerges within the stillness, evoking a sense of tranquil elegance.When capturing scenes that color summer in Iwatsuki, the wind chime display at "Musashi Iwatsuki General Shrine, Kizu Shrine" is an essential sight. This seasonal installation features multiple wind chime zones throughout the shrine grounds, with red and blue chimes arranged separately in distinct spaces. Each time the wind blows, they sway lightly, their resonant tones spreading pleasantly throughout the entire shrine precincts.The red wind chimes catch the sunlight, emitting a warm glow. Harmonizing with the vermilion shrine buildings and green trees, they create a vibrant, quintessentially summery atmosphere. Meanwhile, the blue wind chimes shimmer with a crystalline brilliance, adding a sense of coolness and tranquility to the view. The charm of this spot lies in how each display offers a different backdrop and play of light, ensuring you encounter a fresh scene with every photograph.
| Date & Time | July 26, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki |
| Address | 2-6-55 Miyamachi, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1250s |
| ISO | 800 |
| 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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