Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)

Red and white manjusaka flowers glowing in the light

In this photo, I focused on the red and white manjusaka flowers in the light.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saitama Prefecture｜Rural landscape tinted with morning glow

This photo was taken of a beautiful morning sky tinted with a beautiful morning glow and a view of expansive rice fields.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowpaddy fieldVarious Scenery

Sakura Tsutsumi Park｜Red carpet woven by manjusaka flowers

This photo shows beautifully blooming manjusaka flowers.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Sky and puddles after rain

This photo was taken on the Arakawa River bank after the rain, with the sky reflected in a puddle of water.

Year 2024August 2024AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Arakawa bank

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜The Cooling Healing of Wind Chimes and a Fantastic Scene

In this photo, I focused on the wind chimes in the foreground to spotlight them and to create a composition that shows a strong sense of depth.

Year 2024August 2024AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Arakawa river bank｜Ippongi and the spreading sunset sky

This photo was taken at sunset with a single tree standing on the bank as the main subject.

Year 2024August 2024AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜A unique perspective of wind chimes and buildings

This photo is one of the unique perspectives of the combination of the wind chimes and the building.

Year 2024August 2024AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Kote Gongendo｜Spectacular view of claret sunflowers and blue sky at Kote Gongendo

This photo was composed with sunflowers as the main subject, but with an expanse of blue sky.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Sunrich orange sunflower and blue sky in Kote Gongendo

In this photo, the main subject, the sunflower, is captured prettily from the front, and the large sky in the background creates a sense of expansive scenery.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A spectacular view of the hybrid sunflowers that add color to summer in Kote Gongendo

This photo was composed looking up from below at an angle, and the flowers were placed so that they do not overlap, bringing out the depth and power of the image.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Sunflowering hibiscus flowers add color to summer at Kote Gongendo, a spectacular seasonal spot.

This photo was taken using a stepladder.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Fu-ring and cool sounds that add color to summer

In this photo, the zoom function was used to emphasize depth and height, creating a composition that is both expansive and powerful.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Marigold Hill｜Fields of sunflowers spreading over the hill

This photo was taken from the back side, looking up at the sunflowers spreading out on the slope from below.

Year 2024July 2024JulyMarigold Hillsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fukaya Green Park｜Colorful Lilies and Summer Colors in Fukaya Green Park

This photo was taken with the white and yellow lilies and the distant buildings and colorful triangular flags in mindFukaya Green Park is a popular spot to enjoy the flowers of the four seasons, especially in summer when the park is decorated with bright lilies.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Fukaya Green ParkLilyblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Toda Boat Race｜Morning tranquility and beautiful reflections on the water

In this photo, I composed the photo around the front platform and was conscious of reflecting the building of Kawaguchi City in the background.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda boat racemorning glowMorning glow and evening glow

Toda Boat Race｜Water Reflections at Toda Boat Race Coloring the Quiet Morning

This photo was taken with the starting plate in the center, the vertical bridge columns in the back, and the Kawaguchi City building in the background in mind for a clean look.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda boat racemorning glowMorning glow and evening glow

Honjo General Park｜Beauty Blooming in Silence Honjo General Park's Summer Lotus

This photo was taken with a large lotus flower as the main subject and the sky in the background.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Honjo Sogo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Honjo Comprehensive Park｜The Mysteries of Nature Felt at Dawn The Lotus Flowers of Honjo Comprehensive Park

This photo was placed with an eye toward overall balance so that the large lotus flowers would look beautiful.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Honjo Sogo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Honjo Comprehensive Park｜Honjo Comprehensive Park's soothing summer sceneryLotus blooming in the pond at Honjo Comprehensive Park

In this photo, the lotus leaf is the main subject and the surrounding area is blurred to highlight the texture and presence of the leaf.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Honjo Sogo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Purple carpet of lavender fields spreading in early summer at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

This photo was taken with the depth of an expansive lavender field in mind.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)