Kumagaya Sports Culture Park|Fantastic sunflowers expressed by backlighting

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kumagaya Sports Culture Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A fantastically lit photograph of sunflowers silhouetted against the backlight at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park

This photograph captures sunflowers from behind at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park, utilizing backlighting to create a slightly abstract atmosphere. It seizes a fantastical moment woven by light and shadow.The sunflower fields at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park are a hugely popular summer photo spot. The vibrant blooms stand in neat rows against the blue sky, creating a truly spectacular view. By utilizing backlighting to capture translucent petals and experimenting with focus, simple scenes can transform into dramatic shots. Combining them with the park's sports dome or wooded areas can result in even more impressive photographs.

Date & TimeAugust 23, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKumagaya Sports Culture Park
Address300 Kamikawakami, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/667s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayKumagaya Sports Culture Park →directional marker or indicatorEndo Farm

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