Alps Azumino National Park | Sunflower Field Making Use of the Sloping Terraces

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Alps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
Photographing the sunflower field that stretches into the distance at the National Alps Azumino Park, making use of the varying elevations

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I captured a sunflower field stretching into the distance while paying close attention to the variations in elevation across the scene. By utilizing the layers of sunflowers at different heights, I created a sense of depth in the frame and composed the shot to convey the vastness and depth of the sunflower field.

Date & TimeAugust 13, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAlps Azumino National Park
AddressAzumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/3200s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayIshikawa Rest Area (Southbound) (Chuo Expressway) →directional marker or indicatorShinshu Iijima-style Road "Rinrin" Festival →directional marker or indicatorAlps Azumino National Park →directional marker or indicatorAzumino Village →directional marker or indicatorNagamineyama Observation Deck →directional marker or indicatorDaio Wasabi Farm →directional marker or indicatorTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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