Ebara Shrine｜The depth created by the front blur and the white-eye

2025.02.18
Year 2025February 2025FebruarySiberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Tokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ebara Shrinebird
At the Ebara Shrine, I felt that this photo was "the depth created by the front blur and the white-eye.
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In this photo, the scarlet cherry tree in the foreground is slightly blurred and the white-eye in the background is in focus to bring out the subject. The effect of the blur in the foreground gives a sense of depth. White-eyes can be seen flying to the scarlet cherry blossoms at Ebara Shrine as they bloom and suck the nectar. The contrast between the pink flowers and the white-eyes is beautiful and becomes part of the spring-like scenery of the shrine grounds. There is also a statue of Ebisu-sama, which is worshipped by people who wish for good fortune.