This photograph focuses on rapeseed flowers heralding the arrival of spring. Amidst the landscape spread with vivid yellow, each individual flower shone brightly in the sunlight. The Kawazu cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers along the Aomegorikawa River sway in the gentle spring breeze, delighting visitors with their vivid colors. The beautiful contrast of pink and yellow creates a picturesque scene from any angle. Walking along the river, capturing compositions reminiscent of a cherry blossom tunnel or photos utilizing depth and perspective further accentuates the spring atmosphere. On sunny days, the contrast with the blue sky makes the colors appear even more vivid.
| Date & Time | March 14, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) |
| Address | Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1600s |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shooting route on the same day | pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae) →directional marker or indicatorFlower and Greenery Promotion Center →directional marker or indicatorSanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China) →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank |
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