Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine|Composition of wind chimes with focus and blur to accentuate depth

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime
Focusing on the wind chime in the foreground at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, creating a soft composition with the path in the background blurred.

This photograph was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. By focusing on the center of the wind chime in the foreground and softly blurring the pathway in the background, I aimed to create a gentle impression and sense of depth. The wind chime corridor at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is an excellent spot for capturing the essence of summer. The sight of wind chimes lined up throughout the shrine grounds, swaying in the breeze and reflecting light, is truly striking. You can enjoy its different beauties depending on the time of day, such as during twilight when soft light filters through.

Date & TimeJuly 6, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Address2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/100s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayKawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNambada Castle Park →directional marker or indicatorSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)

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