This photo was taken at the Echigo Hills State Park, focusing on a single pale pink hydrangea while capturing the sense of depth in the park. The gentle hues of the hydrangea in the foreground blend with the park scenery stretching into the distance, conveying a serene atmosphere.
| 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 | EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/1000s |
| 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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