This photo was taken in the stillness of the morning, with the morning sun on the plum blossoms, which were still full of buds. I clicked the shutter while feeling the atmosphere of the flowers gently awakening at the time of day when the light was gradually coming in. When the plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin begin to bloom, a quiet time passes in the precincts of the temple. The beautiful contrast between the buds and the flowers about to open can be seen, and one can feel the early arrival of spring in the clear morning air.
- Date: February 15, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location: Kameido Tenjin
- Address: 3-6-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 4
- SS: 1/1000s
- ISO: 400
