This photo was taken in a rice field in Saitama Prefecture. I was struck by the beauty of a white heron I spotted in the field and decided to capture it. The lush, verdant rice plants spread out across the expansive rural landscape. Amidst this, a single white heron stands with dignified poise, quietly resting as if it were a natural accent in the scene. The contrast between the deep green and the brilliant white is strikingly vivid, creating a breathtaking beauty that takes your breath away. Summer, especially, is when the rice turns its deepest green. Against this lush backdrop, the pure white egret stands out even more, like a single piece of art painted by nature. The rhythm of the rice swaying in the breeze and the stillness of the almost motionless egret. This contrast gives the photograph depth and a story.
- Date: July 13, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Saitama Pref.
- Address：Saitama Pref.
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/10000s
- ISO: 800
