It's actually my first challenge to take photos of lotus flower, therefore I took various photos in typical compositions. I will review these photos repeatedly and think how improve the next year's gallery.
The place is Seishin-Ji temple located in Mihara City, center south of Hiroshima Prefecutre.

There were many bees and dragonflys in the lotus pond, and I enjoyed taking photos of them. Unlike other cameramen, I placed my camera on my tripod, set strict composition, focus and exposure, and waited for insects coming, so that I could take photos of flying insects with accurate focus and exposure.