Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Soft Water Hyacinths in the Foreground

2026August 2026AugustAsarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Ontone, the home of children's songsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
In Otone, the "hometown of children's songs," I used a foreground blur to capture the water hyacinths with a soft, dreamy atmosphere.

This photo was taken in Otone, the birthplace of the children’s song, using foreground blur to create a soft, dreamy atmosphere around the water hyacinths. By capturing the flowers enveloped in a soft blur, I was able to make the gentle hues of the water hyacinths stand out even more.

Date & TimeAugust 14, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationOntone, the home of children's songs
Address258-1 Saba, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1667s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayHanyu Suigo Park →directional marker or indicatorOntone, the home of children's songs →directional marker or indicatorKuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki

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