Verny Park｜Nagisa Park, a harbor view of Yokosuka with a view of warships

Verney Park with its beautiful harbor town scenery and roses

Verny Park is a somewhat special spot for photographing roses and the harbor scenery that is typical of Yokosuka. The park is filled with colorful roses, and the sea, ships, and the opposite shore are in the background, making it possible to photograph a “port town rose scene” that is different from a typical rose garden. The charm of this place is that you can capture not only the beauty of the flowers, but also the openness and exoticism of Yokosuka in a single shot. By combining close-ups of roses, seaside paths, benches, and harbor views, you can create a photo that conveys the atmosphere of a trip.

Key points for photography

The key to taking this shot is not to put the roses alone in a large shot, but to include the sea, the ship, and the parkway in the background to give it the character of Verny Park. Placing the roses in the foreground and blending in the harbor scenery in the background conveys both the glamour and the atmosphere typical of Yokosuka. On a sunny day, the light tends to be strong due to reflections from the sea, so it is recommended that the exposure be slightly subdued to prevent the petals from becoming blown out. Using oblique light in the morning or evening will give a three-dimensional effect to the roses and soften the harbor view. Compressing the background with a telephoto lens will create an impressive superimposition of the roses and the seaside scenery.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

year-round

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

The day I visited this place in the past