The Birthplace of Children's Songs, Ootone|Water Hyacinths Covering the Pond

Year 2025June 2025JuneAsarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Ontone, the home of children's songsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
The water hyacinths covering Ootone Pond, the birthplace of children's songs

This photograph captures the dense expanse of water hyacinths blooming across the pond at Otone, the birthplace of children's songs. At Otone, the water hyacinths bloom to cover the water's surface, offering visitors a refreshingly cool landscape. The sight of the pale purple flowers swaying in the breeze is incredibly serene, allowing you to enjoy photography while experiencing the unique beauty found only at quiet watersides.

Date & TimeJune 22, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationOntone, the home of children's songs
Address258-1 Saba, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1250s
ISO100
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