Mt. Myogisan|The power of the mountain and the peaceful countryside captured by a telephoto lens

Year 2025August 2025AugustMt MyogiMt. Myogi (Gunma)paddy fieldGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery
A beautiful photograph capturing the imposing presence of Mount Myōgi in Gunma Prefecture, shot with a telephoto lens across rice fields before harvest, contrasting the mountain's grandeur with the pastoral landscape.

This photograph captures Mount Myōgi through a telephoto lens, framed by rice paddies just before harvest. The contrast between the mountain's imposing presence and the serene landscape of the fields is striking. Mount Myōgi is renowned for its dynamic mountain range featuring a series of bizarre rock formations. Counted among Japan's Three Great Scenic Wonders, its appearance makes it a popular, photogenic spot. Its expressions change richly with the seasons: spring wrapped in fresh greenery, summer contrasting against blue skies, autumn in vibrant colors, and winter blanketed in white. It's worth visiting year-round. Especially when combined with rural landscapes or satoyama, you can capture a memorable shot blending grandeur and simplicity.

Date & TimeAugust 30, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationMt. Myogi (Gunma)
AddressGunma prefecture (Kantou area)
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value25
suspended solids1/200s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same daySunflower Festival in Ake no Himawari →directional marker or indicatorNiu sunflower field →directional marker or indicatorMt. Myogi (Gunma) →directional marker or indicatorSakura Dike Park

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