This photograph captures the moment the burner of the red balloon is ignited at the Watarase Balloon Race, consciously shot to emphasize the power of the flames.
| Date & Time | December 13, 2025 *There is a photo diary. |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Watarase Balloon Race |
| Address | Fujioka, Fujioka-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM |
| F value | 8 |
| suspended solids | 1/10000s |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Watarase Balloon Race →directional marker or indicatorNogi Hoffman House →directional marker or indicatorMukojima Hyakkaen |
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