Sunflowers in a Field
29 worksFirst upload: Aug 2017Peak: 2019Last 12 months: 0
📝 Description
These images feature the sunflower in a field setting against a blue sky. Photographers are drawn to the flower's bold yellow color and geometric center, which provide strong contrast against natural backgrounds. The shots vary from close-up portraits of single blooms to wider views of the crop under different lighting conditions. Sunflowers are widely cultivated agricultural plants found globally. The group is united by the recurring visual motif of the sunflower head facing the light.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors, mainly in Arkhangelskoye Park and sunflower fields.
🧭 How to get there
Arkhangelskoye Park is located in the Moscow region; you only need to reach the park grounds, which feature fruit orchards and open spaces with plants.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 17:00 and 20:00 (33% of frames)
Based on 27 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best shooting times are morning (around 8:00) or evening (17:00–19:00). Light is softer then, highlighting petal texture and avoiding harsh shadows.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: July, August, September
Based on 27 frames with camera data
Peak blooming season is July and August. During this period, sunflowers reach maximum brightness and size, as confirmed by shooting statistics.
🎒 Gear
A lens with a focal length of 40 to 210 mm is suitable for close-ups. Set aperture between f/3.5–f/11 for depth-of-field control; keep ISO at minimum (100).
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL 2Canon EOS 60D 1Apple iPhone 7 1Sony ILCE-7M3 1Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 1iPhone 6s back camera 4.15mm f/2.2 1Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 1iPhone 7 back camera 3.99mm f/1.8 1iPhone 11 Pro Max back triple camera 4.25mm f/1.8 1iPhone 12 Pro Max back dual camera 7.5mm f/2.2 1
🧳 What to bring
Light clothing and shoes for walking in the park, water, insect repellent. Spare batteries or power bank, rain cover for gear in case of weather changes.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/500 (1/1600 – 1/160)Aperture f/5.7 (f/3.5 – f/11)ISO 100 (40 – 200)Focal length 46 mm (24 – 210)
Based on 24 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is aperture: use f/5.7 (range f/3.5–f/11) to balance sharpness and background blur. Keep shutter speed fast (median 1/500 s), ISO at minimum (100).
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Look for single sunflowers in fruit orchards to isolate the subject.
- Shoot against the light or with side lighting to emphasize petal texture.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Nikon D610, Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A007), 1/500, f/2.8, ISO 100, 46 mm
- 🔇 100% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📱 26% of frames were shot on a phone
- 🥇 1 works reached the finals. Best contest: Sunflowers 2025
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Евгений Беленков 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 17🇺🇦 UA 4🇧🇾 BY 3🇵🇹 PT 1🇲🇩 MD 1
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