Hamarikyu Gardens｜The soft light created by the ball blur of Japanese apricots and camellias

2025.02.18
Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Hamarikyu Gardens, where I felt "the soft light created by the ball blur of plum blossoms and camellias.
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In this photo, the plum tree at the entrance to Hamarikyu is the main subject while the camellia tree in the background is blurred to create a colorful tama bokeh effect. I tried to make the colors of the flowers stand out in the soft light. At the Hamarikyu Gardens, red and white plum trees bloom during the plum blossom season, adding color to the garden landscape. While the garden retains its Edo period style, the towering skyscrapers in the background provide a unique contrast between the traditional and the modern, making it a unique photo point.