This photo was taken at the Echigo Hills National Park. I focused on the hydrangeas in the foreground and composed the shot to emphasize the depth of the path. The striking presence of the flowers in the foreground blends with the atmosphere of the path leading into the distance, creating a shot that captures the charm of a stroll among the hydrangeas.
| Date & Time | July 4, 2026 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Echigo Hills National Park |
| Address | 1950-1 Mitsumata, Miyamoto Higashimachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1250s |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYorii Beach (Niigata) →directional marker or indicatorWithin Niigata Prefecture →directional marker or indicatorFukushima Lake →directional marker or indicatorNiigata Prefectural Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorEchigo Hills National Park →directional marker or indicatorHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City) |
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