Fireflies only appear for a short time during the summer in Japan. Their weak, intermittent light source and the professionalism of the photographer have created beautiful "surreal" pictures.
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| In the summer, many people choose to go to the beach, others go to the mountains to camp. However, an ideal choice for photographers in Japan is to look for the "sign of summer" - the fireflies. They only appear from 7pm to 9pm from mid-June to early July. |
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| Every summer, these magical creatures turn the forests of Japan into a stunning stage to showcase their magical light show and attract mates. |
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| Early summer evenings are the perfect time for many photographers to gear up and hunt for magical firefly shots. |
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| You have to be as good at hiding and seeking as a professional photographer to take great pictures. |
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| Because the glow from fireflies is very weak and often interrupted, photographers must use long exposure techniques along with a tripod to capture them. |
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| The result of this patience and effort are pictures so beautiful they are "surreal", making viewers find it hard to believe their eyes. |
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| Fireflies only live for about 10 days, so they are very sensitive. They will react negatively to any light source or other pollution, so finding where they live is half the battle in hunting the moment. |
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| In Japanese, the word "hotaru-gari" means "catching fireflies". However, it does not literally mean catching them, but simply enjoying the fireflies' light show in the dark. |
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| Fireflies appear in places with little wind, clean water flowing gently, and humid environments. |
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| The time of day when there are the most fireflies is between 8pm and 9pm. If you want to see the fireflies more easily, you should not bring lights, turn on car headlights or use the flash of any camera. |
According to VNE
