This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park from a low vantage point to capture the appearance of water lilies floating on the water's edge. I captured both the reflection in the water and the actual flower together to express the quiet beauty of the scene. For those who wish to capture a moment of tranquility and light in their photographs, Ashikaga Flower Park's water lilies are a great choice. The water lilies spreading along the park's waterfront show different expressions depending on the time of day, from the purity of their appearance covered with morning dew to the soft petals shining through the sunlight. If you compose the image from a low position with the surface of the water in mind, you can create a fantastic shot that captures another world reflected in the water mirror. The best part of photographing water lilies is not only the beauty of the flowers, but also the ability to create reflections and shadows. The sight of the lilies blooming in the silence is the very essence of “summer tranquility that you want to preserve in photographs.
- Date of shooting: August 2, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Ashikaga Flower Park
- Address: 607 Sakoma-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 7.1
- SS: 1/2500s
- ISO: 800
