This photograph was taken within the bamboo grove of Hōkoku-ji Temple, spotlighting a single bamboo stalk to emphasize its straight ascent toward the sky.The composition evokes the powerful yet serene presence of nature. Enveloped in the quietude of its bamboo grove, Hōkoku-ji Temple in Kamakura is affectionately known as the "Bamboo Temple." Deep within the grounds, approximately 2,000 Moso bamboo stalks reach toward the sky. Walking among them, the sound of the wind and the flickering light soothe the soul. That moment, quietly strolling along the stone path, offers a truly extraordinary healing experience.
| Date & Time | June 1, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Hōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) |
| Address | 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/320s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorHōkoku-ji Temple (Kamakura) →directional marker or indicatorTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYokohama English Garden |
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