This photo captures a single ordinary sunflower blooming among double sunflowers at the Akeno Sunflower Festival. It made me appreciate the fascinating way different species blend together in nature.Nothing brightens the heart quite like the sight of sunflowers all turning their faces toward the sun under the midsummer sky. At the Akeno Sunflower Festival, you can experience this seasonal symbol with your whole being. Beyond taking photos, simply walking surrounded by the flowers lets you forget the daily hustle and bustle—why not spend a moment like this?
| Date & Time | August 30, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Sunflower Festival in Ake no Himawari |
| Address | 504 Miyayama, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/1250s |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Sunflower Festival in Ake no Himawari →directional marker or indicatorNiu sunflower field →directional marker or indicatorMt. Myogi (Gunma) →directional marker or indicatorSakura Dike Park |
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