Ebara Shrine|A natural composition where cold-blooming red cherry blossoms and Japanese white-eyes harmonize

Year 2025February 2025FebruarySiberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Tokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ebara Shrinebird
This photograph captures what I perceived as a natural composition where the cold-blooming red cherry blossoms and the Japanese white-eyes harmonize at Ebara Shrine.

This photograph was taken with careful consideration of the placement of the cold-hardy red cherry blossoms and the Japanese white-eyes, composing the shot for balanced harmony. I worked to ensure the position of the white-eyes and the branching of the cherry tree naturally complemented each other. At Ebara Shrine in spring, the sight of Japanese white-eyes alongside the cold-hardy red cherry blossoms creates a distinctive scene, characterized by the colors of the flowers and birds. Within the shrine grounds, a statue of Ebisu, the god of fortune, stands enshrined, attracting worshippers who visit to pray for prosperous business.