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Tanbara Lavender Park｜Carpet of colorful flowers on a slope

This photo was taken from above, on a slope full of colorful flowers, to give the composition the appearance of a colorful carpet spreading across the slope.

Year 2024August 2024AugustTanbara Lavender ParklavenderGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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

Showa Kinen Park｜Carpet of yellow cosmos (lemon bright) and door

In this photo, I was conscious of composing the photo as if it were a carpet of flowers, adjusting the height so that as little of the greenery as possible was in the photo.

Year 2024August 2024AugustcosmosNational Showa Memorial ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Showa Kinen Park｜Yellow cosmos (lemon bright) and soft, fluffy foreground blur

In this photo, the cosmos in the foreground is blurred to create a soft, fluffy impression, while the cosmos in the background is sharply focused to create a composition that gives a sense of three-dimensionality and depth.

Year 2024August 2024AugustcosmosNational Showa Memorial ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Showa Memorial National Park｜Fresh Green Ginkgo Avenue! An Endless Green Tunnel

This photo captures the green tunnel all the way to the back, taking advantage of perspective to express depth.

Year 2024August 2024AugustNational Showa Memorial Parknew green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Scenery

Showa Memorial National Park｜Expansive Cosmos Fields (Lemon Bright) and the Beauty of the Pathways

This photo was taken while balancing the carpet of yellow cosmos and undulating pathways with the trees in the distance.

Year 2024August 2024AugustcosmosNational Showa Memorial ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Showa Memorial National Park｜Cosmos blooming against the blue sky, a single petal gazing upward

This photo was composed looking up from an angle, with the cosmos standing out as the main subject against the blue sky.

Year 2024August 2024AugustcosmosNational Showa Memorial ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜Beautiful scenery of transparent petals and windmills

This photo was taken with the third sunflower petal from the foreground in focus.

Year 2024July 2024JulyAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkChiba prefecture (Kantou area)sunflower (Helianthus annuus)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜A moment of sunflower with beautiful symmetry

In this photo, the sunflowers in the foreground are firmly facing the exact opposite direction, creating a symmetrical composition.

Year 2024July 2024JulyAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkChiba prefecture (Kantou area)sunflower (Helianthus annuus)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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)

Nogi Town Sunflower Field｜Nogi Town Sunflower Field for a spectacular summer view

In this photo, the tall sunflower in the field is chosen as the main subject, and its presence is accentuated by blurring the surrounding area.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nogi Town Sunflower Field

Nogi Town Sunflower Field｜A spectacular view of summer spreading all around! Nogi Town Sunflower Field

This photo is one of a sunflower field taken from a stepladder.

Year 2024July 2024Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nogi Town Sunflower Field

The Castle Town Umbrella Sky｜Special scenery spread by colorful umbrellas

This photo was taken from an angle looking up from directly below, beautifully capturing the reflection of the umbrellas in the sky and the shadows of the trees.

Year 2024July 2024Julyumbrella skyCastle Town Umbrella SkyGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Jomachi Umbrella Sky｜A special space with colorful umbrellas

This photo was taken from a diagonal downward angle to express the depth of the image of the movement of the umbrella as it flows toward the back of the house.

Year 2024July 2024Julyumbrella skyCastle Town Umbrella SkyGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Shinobazunoike Pond｜Summer Poem: Lotus Blossoms and Wind Chimes

In this photo, I focused on the wind chimes in the foreground and placed the lotus flowers and Benten-do in the background to create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

Year 2024July 2024JulyShinobazu PondTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotuswind chime

Shinobazunoike Pond｜A soothing view of wind chimes and lotuses in summer

This photo shows the lotus flowers and the Benten Hall side by side.

Year 2024July 2024JulyShinobazu PondTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Shinobazunoike Pond｜Summer Scene with Lanterns and Sunset

This photo captures a summery scene of sunset and lantern lights.

Year 2024July 2024JulyShinobazu PondLanternsTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Scenery