Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Cherry blossom petals and shades of light

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A view of the cherry petals on the ground and the shadows of light and shadow at Jogenji Temple in Iwatsuki.

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) with an eye toward the yin-yang effect of the light and shadow created by the petals of the Kawazu cherry trees on the ground and on the ground.

Date & TimeMarch 15, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationJogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)
Address1-10-44, Ota, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value5
suspended solids2500s
ISO1600
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