blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

2026

Hanyu Suigo Park | Sunflowers and the Blue Sky Above

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikō Park, where I captured the sunflowers and the blue sky together by looking up at them from a low angle.
2026

Hanyu Suigo Park | Blue Skies and Glistening Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikō Park, where sunflowers glisten in the sunlight against a backdrop of a bright blue sky.
2026

Hanyu Suigo Park | Close-up of Sunflowers Against a Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikyo Park; it captures a close-up of sunflowers glistening in the sunlight, with a blue sky in the background.
2026

Hanyu Suigo Park | Sunflower Fields, Blue Skies, and Summer Clouds

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suigo Park, where I captured a view of the entire sunflower field from a high vantage point, along with the blue sky and large clouds.
2026

Hanyu Suigo Park | A Curving Field of Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikyo Park, looking out over the entire sunflower field from a high vantage point, with a focus on capturing the curves of the flower field.
2026

Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Soft and Gentle Water Hyacinths

This photo was taken at "Furusato Otone," the birthplace of the children's song, capturing a close-up of a water hyacinth flower while giving the entire scene a soft, dreamy atmosphere.
2026

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | A Summer Shrine Adorned with Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province, in a slightly dimly lit area, with the blue maple leaves in the background.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Fields | A View of the Sunflower Fields from a Hilltop

This photo was taken from a high vantage point at the Mashiko Sunflower Field, capturing a wide view of the entire field of sunflowers stretching out before me.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | Sunflower Field and Wooden Benches

This photo was taken from a short distance away and shows a bench placed in the middle of the sunflower field in Mashiko.
2026

Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Water Hyacinths Glistening in the Light

This photo was taken in Otone, the birthplace of the children’s song, and shows water hyacinths glistening in the sunlight.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | A Side View of Sunflowers Bathed in Light

This photo was taken from the side of a sunflower in the Mashiko Sunflower Field, with the sun shining on it.
2026

Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Water Hyacinths Basking in the Sunlight

This photo was taken at "Furusato Otone," a place famous for children's songs, where I got close to a water hyacinth flower to capture it bathed in sunlight.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | Sunflowers Gazing Up at the Blue Sky

This photo was taken at the Mashiko sunflower field, looking up from a low angle at the sunflowers blooming with their heads tilted toward the blue sky.
2026

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

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.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | Beautiful Sunflowers Viewed from a Diagonal Angle

I took this photo at the Mashiko sunflower field after spotting a beautifully shaped sunflower; I shot it from a position slightly to the front and to the side.
2026

Otone, the Birthplace of Children’s Songs | Water Hyacinths That Give a Sense of Depth

This photo was taken in Otone, the birthplace of the children’s song. I composed the shot with the power pole in the background in mind and used foreground blur to capture the water hyacinth flowers.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | The Pink Door in the Sunflower Field

This photo was taken at the Mashiko sunflower field, with the focus set on the pink door and the sunflowers blooming around it blurred in the background.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Fields | The Pink Door and the Sunflower Fields

This photo was taken at the Mashiko sunflower field from a short distance away, capturing the pink door and the sunflowers spreading out around it.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Field | A Pink Door Through the Sunflowers

This photo was taken at the Mashiko Sunflower Field; I focused on the sunflowers in the foreground and blurred the pink door in the background.
2026

Mashiko Sunflower Fields | Sunflower Fields Stretching Out from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at the Mashiko Sunflower Field from a high vantage point, offering a panoramic view of the entire field.
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