Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Water Hyacinths Basking in the Sunlight

2026August 2026AugustAsarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Ontone, the home of children's songsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
In Otone, the birthplace of children’s songs, I got up close to the water hyacinths and photographed the flowers bathed in sunlight.

This photo was taken in Otone, the birthplace of the children’s song, as I moved in close to a water hyacinth flower to capture it bathed in sunlight. By getting close enough to see the color and patterns of the petals, I was able to convey the delicate beauty of each individual water hyacinth flower.

Date & TimeAugust 14, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationOntone, the home of children's songs
Address258-1 Saba, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO100
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