2025年05月の記事一覧 | Colors of My Heart

Baby Blue Eyes

■ Nemophila flowersThey are called baby blue eyes because the center turns white with blue flowers. These photographs were taken in the spring of 2011, capturing Phinemora flowers blooming in the flowerbed of the hotel where I was staying. As the flowerbed was quite small, I chose not to use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene. Instead, I focused closely on the flowers to better express their beauty.Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/125s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/80s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/80s / F7 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/400s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/640s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/640s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 / M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 / 1/1000s / F5.6 / ISO100 / ±0.0■ Taken on 22nd May 2011 by following equipment.Olympus PEN E-P2【中古】(非常に良い)OLYMPUS ミラーレス一眼 PEN E-P2 ボディブラック E-P2BODY-BLK価格：34,780円（税込、送料別) (2025/1/28時点)楽天で購入Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6【1/24~29限定!最大4,000円OFF&1/,25限定で最大P3倍】【中古】オリンパス OLYMPUS 標準ズームレンズ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ブラック価格：13,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/1/28時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキング

Someya Hanashobu Garden in Saitama Prefecture

■ Someya Hanashobu GardenSomonya Hanashōbu Garden is a beautiful iris garden located in Saitama Prefecture, renowned for cultivating a wide variety of iris species. Usually, the best viewing season is from mid-May to early June, when the vibrant flowers color the entire garden. In addition to the colorful blossoms, visitors can enjoy the charming pond, tranquil pathways, and traditional Japanese-style gardens, allowing them to appreciate not only the flowers but also the scenic beauty of the area. Each year, during the peak blooming period, events such as the "Hanashōbu Festival" are held, attracting many tourists.If you plan to take photographs, it is recommended to do so in the morning when the flowers are fresh and lively. You can use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene or a telephoto lens to focus on specific details of the landscape.I would love to visit this place sometime soon.Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/640s / F3.4 / ISO100 / 0.0Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/500s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1250s / F2.8 / ISO100 / 0.0Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/640s / F3.5 / ISO100 / 0.0Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/640s / F3.5 / ISO100 / 0.0■ Taken on 24th June 2011 by following equipment.【中古】【1年保証】【美品】OLYMPUS E-5 ボディ価格：89,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/3/12時点)楽天で購入【中古-非常に良い】OLYMPUS 超望遠ズームレンズ ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD価格：83,772円（税込、送料別) (2025/3/12時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキング

Gyoda Lotus plants in Saitama Japan

■ Ancient Gyoda Lotus Village in Saitama JapanLocated in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, the "Ancient Lotus Village" (Kodai Hasu no Sato) is a park born from the miraculous natural germination and blooming of lotus seeds estimated to be between 1,400 and 3,000 years old. It is beloved as a site where visitors can feel the romance of ancient times. In 1973, during excavation work for a public facility, ancient lotus seeds were accidentally unearthed. Remarkably, these seeds sprouted and bloomed, and the lotus was subsequently named "Gyōda Lotus" (Kodai Hasu). To preserve and showcase this valuable botanical discovery, the park was officially opened in 1995.The park is home to approximately 120,000 lotus plants representing 42 different varieties, including the Gyōda Lotus itself, collected from around the world. From mid-June to early August, the park becomes a popular destination during the blooming season, attracting many visitors who come to admire the stunning flowers.Within the park, the 50-meter-high "Gyōda Tower" offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, the "Ancient Lotus Hall," is located there.Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1000s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1250s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/640s / F5.6 / ISO200 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1000s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1000s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/800s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/600s / F3.4 / ISO100 / 0.0Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1000s / F3.4 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/1250s / F2.8 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/800s / F3.5 / ISO100 / +0.3Olympus E-5 / Zuiko ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / 1/500s / F6.3 / ISO100 / +0.3 ■ Taken on 29th June 2011 by following equipment.【中古】【1年保証】【美品】OLYMPUS E-5 ボディ価格：89,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/3/12時点)楽天で購入【中古-非常に良い】OLYMPUS 超望遠ズームレンズ ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD価格：83,772円（税込、送料別) (2025/3/12時点)楽天で購入■ Travel Guide【中古】古代蓮大賀ハスと行田ハス新風舎中谷俊雄価格：26,990円（税込、送料別) (2025/5/15時点)楽天で購入【ふるさと納税】No.338 古代蓮会館・夜間特別鑑賞券～展望室から夕日と夜景を貸切で！～／チケット貸し切り田んぼアート見学送料無料埼玉県価格：23,000円（税込、送料無料) (2025/5/15時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキング

Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in CA

■ The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in CAWhile living in Los Angeles, California, I often visited The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch during this season to see the fields of ranunculus flowers. The sight of the colorful ranunculus blooms spreading across the area, contrasted beautifully with the blue sky. At that time, I was transitioning from film cameras to digital, and I took many photos with the Olympus Pen camera. Fifteen years later, I still think the images captured with the Pen are wonderful.Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/500s ／ F11 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/400s ／ F11 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/500s ／ F11 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/320s ／ F10 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/400s ／ F10 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/400s ／ F11 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/320s ／ F10 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/320s ／ F10 ／ ISO200 ／ 0.0■ Taken on 25th April 2010 by following equipment.Olympus PEN E-P2【中古】(非常に良い)OLYMPUS ミラーレス一眼 PEN E-P2 ボディブラック E-P2BODY-BLK価格：34,780円（税込、送料別) (2025/1/28時点)楽天で購入Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6【1/24~29限定!最大4,000円OFF&1/,25限定で最大P3倍】【中古】オリンパス OLYMPUS 標準ズームレンズ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ブラック価格：13,800円（税込、送料無料) (2025/1/28時点)楽天で購入にほんブログ村*応援ポチ、よろしくお願いいたします！ Please give your support with a click — thank you!風景・自然ランキング