Uji is usually famous for its matcha, but visiting Byodo-in during the spring is an entirely different experience. I wanted to capture the Phoenix Hall in a way that felt quiet and intimate, despite how iconic it is.I ended up shooting through a low-hanging branch of cherry blossoms, using the out-of-focus pink petals to create a soft, natural frame around the sharp vermilion architecture. With the temple reflecting perfectly in the pond, the whole scene felt less like a physical place and more like a dream floating between spring and history.Phoenix Hall is a limited-edition fine art photograph by Enzo Benzoni, capturing the timeless elegance of Byodo-in Temple in Uji during the cherry blossom season. A soft, painterly image for those drawn to the classical, serene side of Japan. About this print Subject: Byodo-in Temple framed by sakura, Uji, Kyoto, Japan Limited edition, hand-signed and numbered by the artist Archival pigment print on museum-grade paper, with certificate of authenticity Available in four sizes
