Can I use this photo for commercial projects?

Yes. PAKUTASO photos are free for commercial use without attribution. See the licensing terms for full conditions.

What is pictured in this photo?

The photo shows mature rice stalks (Oryza sativa) photographed at low angle in a paddy field just before harvest. The grain heads are fully developed and golden-brown, and water droplets are visible on the leaves. The background includes a blurred paddy field and a low hill ridgeline under strong backlight.

What are good use cases for this image?

The image suits agricultural publications, food industry advertising, seasonal autumn editorial content, and rural landscape features. The vertical frame and blurred background provide clear space for text or graphic overlays.

When does this scene typically occur in Japan?

Rice harvest in Japan's temperate lowland regions typically falls between late September and mid-October, depending on the prefecture and rice variety. The golden coloration of the stalks and the low sun angle visible in this image are consistent with that harvest window.

Golden Rice Stalks at Harvest — Free Stock Photo of Autumn Paddy Field

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About This Photo

Mature rice stalks fill the foreground of this low-angle paddy field photograph, their grain-heavy heads tilting at a diagonal under the weight of a near-complete harvest. The stalks range from golden yellow to warm brown, indicating peak ripeness, while the stems and leaves retain a yellow-green hue. Water droplets cling to individual leaves, catching the late-day light across the densely packed rows. The shot was taken from ground level in a vertical frame, with shallow depth of field keeping the foreground stalks sharp while the background dissolves into soft bokeh. A strong backlight source enters the frame directly, producing circular lens flare and multiple bokeh orbs. Behind the blurred paddy field, a low ridgeline of hills is visible against an overexposed sky. The combination of low angle, backlight, and shallow focus gives the scene a warm, hazy quality consistent with late-afternoon autumn light in late September to mid-October in Japan's temperate growing regions. This image suits agricultural publications, food industry marketing, seasonal autumn campaigns, and rural landscape features. The vertical composition and bokeh-heavy background leave visual space for text overlays or headline placement. PAKUTASO photos are released for free commercial use without attribution, suitable for both digital and print projects.

Suggested Uses

Suitable for blog posts, YouTube thumbnails, presentation materials, website design, editorial articles, social media graphics, and creative projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this photo for commercial projects?: Yes. PAKUTASO photos are free for commercial use without attribution. See the licensing terms for full conditions.
What is pictured in this photo?: The photo shows mature rice stalks (Oryza sativa) photographed at low angle in a paddy field just before harvest. The grain heads are fully developed and golden-brown, and water droplets are visible on the leaves. The background includes a blurred paddy field and a low hill ridgeline under strong backlight.
What are good use cases for this image?: The image suits agricultural publications, food industry advertising, seasonal autumn editorial content, and rural landscape features. The vertical frame and blurred background provide clear space for text or graphic overlays.
When does this scene typically occur in Japan?: Rice harvest in Japan's temperate lowland regions typically falls between late September and mid-October, depending on the prefecture and rice variety. The golden coloration of the stalks and the low sun angle visible in this image are consistent with that harvest window.