This photo was taken at Hanataka Flower Viewing Hill, capturing the sunflower fields stretching far away through the golden cosmos blooming in the foreground. I composed the shot to evoke the impression of a relay between flowers and seasons.If you're searching for flower photography spots from summer into early autumn, Gunma Prefecture's Hanataka Flower Viewing Hill is not to be missed. During peak season, sunflowers bloom across the vast grounds. You can capture photos with both summery brightness and impact, using low angles against the blue sky or bird's-eye views from the hilltop.Furthermore, the early blooming golden cosmos gently adding color is a unique charm of this location. Compositions themed around a "seasonal flower relay," combining cosmos in the foreground with sunflowers in the background, are also popular. Since the scene changes with shifts in light and wind, shooting at different times of day is recommended.
| Date & Time | August 3, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Nasataka Observatory Flower Hill |
| Address | 1400, Hadaka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/3200s |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Tanbara Lavender Park →directional marker or indicatorShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple →directional marker or indicatorNasataka Observatory Flower Hill →directional marker or indicatorShorinzan Daruma Temple |
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