Nambada Castle Park|A close-up of an ancient lotus that brings out the delicacy of its petals

Year 2025July 2025Julyancient lotusSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusNambada Castle Park
A close-up shot of an ancient lotus flower at Nanbata Castle Park, capturing the delicate texture of its petals and the gradation of its colors.

This photograph was taken at Nanbata Castle Park, getting very close to the ancient lotus flowers to carefully capture the delicacy of their petals and the gradation of their colors. At Nanbata Castle Park, ancient lotuses and water lilies bloom together on the water surface on summer mornings, allowing visitors to enjoy the seasonal charm in a tranquil atmosphere.Pale pink lotus and white and yellow water lilies stand out beautifully against the greenery, creating a scene perfect for photography. Especially in the soft morning light, the flowers' delicate expressions are captured more intricately, making photography in this tranquil setting particularly appealing.

Date & TimeJuly 6, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNambada Castle Park
Address568-1 Shimonanbata, Fujimi-shi, Saitama, Japan
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value3.2
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayKawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNambada Castle Park →directional marker or indicatorSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)

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