Alps Azumino National Park | Soft and Gentle Sunflowers

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Alps Azumino National Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
Capturing sunflowers at the National Alps Azumino Park from the front with a soft, airy atmosphere

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park. I captured the sunflowers head-on while giving the entire image a soft, airy feel. By highlighting the brightness of the yellow petals and the gentle bokeh in the background, I composed the shot to make the sunflowers stand out vividly.

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 solids1/5000s
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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