This photograph captures the scene at Shinobazu Pond, where blooming lotus flowers and a Japanese umbrella appear together. The Japanese sentiment and the beauty of summer flowers overlap, creating a charming and memorable image. If you wish to photograph summer scenery in Ueno, Shinobazu Pond is a place you should definitely visit.In the quiet of the morning, lotus flowers blooming across the pond float softly on the water's surface. Their pale pink hues blend with the morning light, creating a fantastical beauty. Rise a little early to capture the light hitting the half-open lotus blossoms, and the soft, delicate expression of the flowers emerges, promising a truly memorable shot.Furthermore, a summer-only wind chime display is set up in one corner of the pond. Each time the wind rustles them, a clear, resonant tone rings out, letting you feel summer's arrival through both sight and sound. Overlapping the vermilion Benten Hall, the lotus flowers, and the cool presence of the wind chimes creates a scene like a scene from a storybook. Getting up close to the intricate details with a telephoto lens is excellent, while capturing the entire scene with a wide-angle lens is also captivating.Summer mornings at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno are filled with the joy of photography experienced through all five senses.
- 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: 6.3
- SS: 1/833s
- ISO: 800
