Alps Azumino National Park | Giant Trees and Vast Sunflower Fields

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Alps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
Photographing a sunflower field stretching out with a large tree as a focal point at the Alps Azumino National Park

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I deliberately used a large tree as the focal point of the composition while capturing the sunflower field spreading out around it. By combining the yellow sunflowers with the imposing tree, I sought to convey the park’s lush summer scenery.

Date & TimeAugust 13, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAlps Azumino National Park
AddressAzumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayIshikawa Rest Area (Southbound) (Chuo Expressway) →directional marker or indicatorShinshu Iijima-style Road "Rinrin" Festival →directional marker or indicatorAlps Azumino National Park →directional marker or indicatorAzumino Village →directional marker or indicatorNagamineyama Observation Deck →directional marker or indicatorDaio Wasabi Farm →directional marker or indicatorTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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