This photograph captures the moment morning sunlight illuminates spider lilies blooming along the roadside at Takumi no Sato in Gunma Prefecture. To avoid blown-out highlights, exposure was slightly underexposed, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow. Located in the nature-rich town of Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, Takumi no Sato is a tourist spot where visitors can simultaneously enjoy rural scenery and craft experiences. Numerous workshops offer experiences like woodworking, pottery, and washi paper making, allowing visitors to spend leisurely time. Autumn highlights include the scenery of red spider lilies and cosmos. Around the Hachiban-no Buddha area, the red spider lilies bloom magnificently, making it a popular spot ideal for photography.
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Takumi no Sato, Gunma
- Address: 847 Sugawa, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/5000s
- ISO: 800
