Satte Gongen-do | The Back View of a Sunflower Glowing in the Light

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
The way the light hits the backs of the yellow and orange sunflowers at Satte Gongen-do

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, capturing the moment when light shone on the backs of yellow and orange sunflowers, making their petals appear to glow. I framed the shot to capture the striking appearance of the sunflowers from behind.

Date & TimeAugust 8, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSatte Gongendo
Address887-3 Uchikokubuma, Satte-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same daySatte Gongendo →directional marker or indicatorDaibo Hachiman Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKarasawazawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorEndo Farm →directional marker or indicatorTsumaguma Gliding Field →directional marker or indicatorAncient lotus village →directional marker or indicatortrickling brook

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