This photograph captures the fairy "Chihana-chan" of the giant water lily, seen through lotus leaves at Chiba Park in the early morning. The best viewing period is typically from mid-June to early July. In the early morning, the large flowers slowly begin to open, enveloped in a fantastical atmosphere bathed in the soft morning light. The beauty lies not only in the delicate pale pink petals and the strong, upright stems, but also in the reflections on the water's surface and the harmony with the surrounding greenery.
| Date & Time | June 21, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Chiba Park |
| Address | 3-1-1 Benten, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/200s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Chiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple) |
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