Aigo no Sato|Competition of blue sky and sunflowers

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)homesicknessblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A summer scene of blue skies and sunflowers in full bloom

This photo captures sunflowers and the expansive blue sky at Aigo no Sato's sunflower field. Aigo no Sato, a nature-rich photography and walking spot in Saitama Prefecture, allows you to experience the changing seasons firsthand. Especially in summer, sunflowers blooming toward the blue sky create a breathtaking landscape. In 2025, the simultaneous blooming of cosmos alongside the sunflowers became a popular sight, offering a rare and precious view of a vibrant sea of colorful flowers. At the lotus pond, lotus flowers blooming early in the morning float on the water's surface, creating a fantastical atmosphere. The vast grounds, spanning approximately 250,000 square meters, feature a botanical garden, farmland, a ranch, and natural environments where fireflies dance, making it a healing place to experience Saitama's nature.

Date & TimeJuly 13, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationhomesickness
Address465 Akanuma, Hatoyama-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2500s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayhomesickness →directional marker or indicatorSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)

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