After several weeks of not venturing out for photography, I was on the verge of going stir-crazy. Either the weekends were marred by bad weather, or I was simply at a loss for new places to explore (I must admit, Taipei has been thoroughly explored). Just then, I came across a post on PPT DSLR forum, where someone had shared about the chives flower field in Zhongxin Village, Daxi. So, I decided to dust off my Nikon 105mm and head out to capture the beauty of the chives flowers.
Perhaps due to its existing fame, there weren’t many people there to photograph the chives flowers. However, it was evident that there were others like me, photography enthusiasts who had made the trip specifically for this, or simply cyclists who had been drawn in by the sight of the chives flower field and decided to stop.
Regardless, the sight of the chives flowers in full bloom, adding a touch of snowy white to the lush green fields, was particularly striking and prominent. It’s no wonder they’re often referred to as the ‘September Snow’.
The blooming chives flower field is as eye-catching as a blanket of snow.
The chives flowers interweave beautifully within the fields.
Being able to capture the beauty of the chives flowers is not only due to the inherent beauty of the flower field itself, but also thanks to this Nikon 105mm lens. It not only brings out the fullness of the colors and the sharpness of the images, but when shooting from certain angles, it fully showcases the characteristics of a macro lens! It’s simply exhilarating to shoot with!
The Nikon 105mm macro lens beautifully captures the bokeh effect.
Upon closer inspection, each chives flower is actually composed of numerous smaller flowers.
The scent of the chives flowers attracts quite a few insects.
As for the exact location of the chives flower field in Zhongxin Village, there are several blogs online that point out the location. Although it’s located in Daxi, Taoyuan, I would recommend entering from the direction of Yingge, New Taipei City. Follow the Daying Road and you should easily spot the signs along the way. It shouldn’t be hard to find.
『Original Source：https://www.phototravel.tw/桃園-大溪中新里韭菜花/』
