This photo was taken at Shinobazuno Pond at a moment when the sun was shining and the spotlight was shining on a single lotus flower. The dramatic effect of the natural light is outstanding. Shinobazuno Pond, located in Ueno, Tokyo, is known as a spectacular spot for summer photography. Especially in the early morning hours, the pond is filled with lotus flowers that seem to float on the calm surface of the water, and the combination of their pale hues and the morning light creates a fantastically beautiful scene. If you capture the moment when the morning sun shines on the flowers as they are just opening, you can capture a wonderful fusion of light and the softness of the flowers. A wind chime display has appeared in a portion of the pond as a summer tradition, and the sound of the chimes swaying in the wind is a pleasant echo. The combination of the vermilion color of the Bentendo, the lotus, and the cool wind chimes will complete a picture-perfect shot. Use the telephoto to capture the expression of the lotus, or use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire landscape. Shinobazunoike Pond in summer, where you can feel the sounds and light of the season, is a Tokyo landmark worth photographing.
- Date: July 27, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Nobazuno Pond
- Address: Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 13
- SS: 1/200s
- ISO: 1600
