This photo was taken at the Kiyose Sunflower Festival, and shows a well-formed sunflower standing straight up facing the sun. The composition is full of summer and the strength of life. The Kiyose Sunflower Festival is a summer event held in Kiyose City, Tokyo. The vast field of sunflowers that covers the entire area is so large in scale that it is hard to believe that it is in Tokyo, and visitors are overwhelmed by the view. The flowers cheerfully looking up at the sun are ideal for wide-angle photography, allowing you to enjoy compositions that take advantage of the sense of perspective. Also, capturing petals that are backlit and transparent will highlight the beauty of the summer light. Walking through the field to find the right composition creates an immersive experience, like a dialogue with nature, that will make you lose track of time. The sunflowers in full bloom change their expressions every time you look at them, inspiring you to take pictures. Advance reservations are required for some dates. *Photographing in the early morning or evening is not possible due to the limited opening time of the gates.
- Date: July 26, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Kiyose Sunflower Festival
- Address: 3 Shimoshiyodo, Kiyose-shi, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/1000s
- ISO: 100
