Satte Gongendo

Satte Gongen-do｜A bright landscape of daffodils stretching across the field

This photograph captures a field of narcissus flowers stretching out before me.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendonarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Satte Gongen-do｜A single shot capturing the presence of delicate narcissus

I took this photo after spotting a particularly lovely daffodil in the foreground.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendonarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Satte Gongen-do｜The Delicate Charm of Focused Daffodils

This photograph focuses on the narcissus blooming in the foreground, emphasizing the beauty of each individual flower.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendonarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜The beauty of daffodils and light blooming on the slope

This photo was taken with an eye toward the soft light hitting the daffodils blooming on the slope.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendonarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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

There are three types of sunflowers in bloom at the Satte Gongendo in 2024, and this one is called "Claret". The key to photographing them is to shoot from a little lower toward the sky, making sure the sky is large and the clouds are included.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingssunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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

There are three varieties of sunflowers blooming at Satte Gongendo in 2024, and this one is the "Sunrich Orange" variety. The key to photographing them is to shoot from a little lower toward the sky, making sure to capture the sky large and the clouds well.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingssunflower (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

The sunflower seen at 2024 Satte Gongendo is the main hybrid sunflower. When photographing them, it is important to look up from slightly below and incorporate the blue sky and clouds in the background. It is also important to capture the sunflowers in the back to express depth and three-dimensionality.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingssunflower (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.

One point to remember when photographing sunflower fields is that because sunflowers are tall, a stepladder is required where you can bring one. By getting on a stepladder, you can photograph sunflowers from above and take pictures with depth.

Year 2024July 2024JulyParks, theme parks and buildingssunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)