This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, focusing on the expression of the komainu and capturing a close-up of its face. Rather than photographing the komainu in its entirety, as is usually done, I framed the shot to highlight its face, making its features, expression, and intricate details stand out more vividly.
| Date & Time | August 16, 2026 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Futarasan Shrine |
| Address | 2307 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Mashiko Sunflower Field →directional marker or indicatorAzuma Takahashi →directional marker or indicatorFutarasan Shrine |
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