Sunflower field in Minuma rice paddies|The presence of a single sunflower growing in a cluster of blooming sunflowers

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Minuma rice paddies (sunflower field)
A unique flower photograph capturing a sunflower standing tall and blooming alone amidst a sea of sunflowers in the Minuma Rice Fields Sunflower Garden in Saitama Prefecture.

This photo captures a single sunflower standing tall and blooming amidst a sea of sunflowers in the Minuma Rice Fields sunflower field. Its distinctive form left a strong impression. For summer flower photography, Minuma Rice Fields (Sunflower Field) is an essential spot. Despite its proximity to the city, the contrast between the vast sunflower field and the blue sky is breathtaking. Its collaboration with the surrounding skyscrapers creates a unique landscape where you can simultaneously feel "city and nature." It's the perfect location for those wanting to capture seasonal scenery and Instagram-worthy photos.

Date & TimeAugust 31, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationMinuma rice paddies (sunflower field)
Address26 Misaki, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1/5000s
ISO400

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