Minuma Rice Fields (Sunflower Field) | A three-dimensional expression highlighting the powerfully blooming sunflowers with a blurred background

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Minuma rice paddies (sunflower field)
A three-dimensional photograph taken at the Minuma Rice Fields Sunflower Garden in Saitama Prefecture, where the strength of the central sunflower is accentuated by the blurred background.

This photograph captures the sunflower field in Minuma Rice Fields, emphasizing the strength of the sunflower at its center by blurring the surrounding area. It's a striking image that highlights its three-dimensionality and presence.The sunflower fields of Minuma Rice Fields are a quintessential summer photo spot. The vast yellow carpet stretching out before you, with the city skyline visible in the distance. This combination instantly creates a sense of moving between the "extraordinary" and the "ordinary." Perfect not only for photography enthusiasts but also for family outings and social media posts. This natural scenic beauty adjacent to the city is an experience you can only have here.

Date & TimeAugust 31, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationMinuma rice paddies (sunflower field)
Address26 Misaki, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1600s
ISO100

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