This photograph captures the moment the burner of the blue balloon is ignited at the Watarase Balloon Race, framed against the blue sky.
- Date and time of shooting:December 13, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location:Watarase Balloon Race
- Address: Fujioka, Fujioka-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
- Photographic equipment:Canon EOS R
- Lens:Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 14
- SS: 1/640s
- ISO: 1600
- The same day's shooting route:Watarase Balloon Race →directional marker or indicatorNogi Hoffman House →directional marker or indicatorMukojima Hyakkaen
