Sunflower Field in Niu|Loneliness and Emotions Overlain by Withered Sunflowers

Year 2025August 2025AugustNiu sunflower fieldsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
An evocative photograph capturing the sight of withered sunflowers in the sunflower fields of Tanno, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, conveying a sense of desolation.

This photograph captures the scene at Tannō's sunflower field when I visited, after the flowers had already withered. It's a striking image where I superimposed my own feelings onto that sense of desolation. If you want to feel summer's arrival, Tannō's sunflower field is a must-see. The sight of sunflowers stretching as far as the eye can see, chasing the sun, is a powerful and beautiful symbol of summer.Escaping the city's hustle and bustle to feel the breath of the season amidst tranquil countryside scenery is another charm. Being enveloped in vivid yellow is an experience sure to become a special photo, coloring your travel memories and photo albums.

Date & TimeAugust 30, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNiu sunflower field
Address459-2, Shimotanu, Tomioka-shi, Gunma
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1600s
ISO100
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