Akebonoyama Agricultural Park|A moment of sunflower with beautiful symmetry

Year 2024July 2024JulyAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkChiba prefecture (Kantou area)sunflower (Helianthus annuus)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Akebono-yama Agricultural Park, capturing what I felt was "the fleeting moment of a sunflower's beautiful symmetry."

This photograph achieves a perfectly symmetrical composition thanks to the sunflowers in the foreground facing directly opposite each other. It's an impressive shot showcasing a beautifully balanced arrangement found in nature. Akebono-yama Agricultural Park, located in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, is a popular spot rich in nature where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year. Among these, the summer sunflower fields are one of the park's signature landscapes, captivating visitors with their vast expanse of sunflowers.Beyond this beautiful sunflower field, the collaboration with the towering Metasequoia trees within the park creates a special landscape. For this shoot, I captured the sunflowers from various angles, front to back, and by letting light pass through their petals, I expressed the delicate beauty of the sunflowers.We specifically adjusted the composition to align the sunflowers parallel with the towering metasequoia trees in the background, consciously aiming for a harmonious landscape within nature. This arrangement creates a striking contrast between the sunflowers' bright yellow and the metasequoias' deep green, leaving a profound impression on the viewer.

Date & TimeJuly 20, 2024
photographerexcuse
LocationAkebonoyama Agricultural Park
Address2005-2 Fuse, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayAkebonoyama Agricultural Park →directional marker or indicatorSatte Gongendo →directional marker or indicatorNogi Town Sunflower Field →directional marker or indicatorCastle Town Umbrella Sky

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