In the early evening of January, the sky above Kasado Island’s Yuhi Misaki (Sunset Cape) in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, transitions from a delicate blue to a soft orange hue. The sun, barely visible through the clouds, casts a faint glow over the Seto Inland Sea, which mirrors the sky’s pastel tones. The silhouette of Hanaguri Cape in the foreground and the distant Oshima Peninsula add layers to the tranquil seascape captured in this moment.
Photo Description – A Canvas of Calm
This image captures the serene beauty of a Seto Inland Sea sunset from one of western Japan’s most renowned viewpoints, Yuhi Misaki (Sunset Cape). The sky’s gradual shift to twilight hues and the sea’s gentle reflection create a peaceful tableau. The distinct silhouette of the sun, nestled within the clouds, adds a unique touch to the scene, hinting at the full spectacle of the sunset yet to unfold.
Story Behind the Photo – Discovering Yuhi Misaki’s Charm
Returning from the Fukaura district of Kasado Island, a leisurely drive led to the discovery of a sign for “Yuhi Misaki (Sunset Cape).” Intrigued by the claim of its sunset being one of the finest in western Japan, I decided to wait for the day’s end. This photograph, taken an hour before sunset, captures the lingering daylight and the beginning of the evening’s orange glow—a prologue to the night’s main event.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – Capturing the Sun’s Farewell
Photographing the sunset at Yuhi Misaki (Sunset Cape) was about capturing the quiet drama of the fading day. The challenge was to balance the remaining light with the emerging colors of dusk. As the sun hid behind the clouds, its shape became a distinctive feature of the photo, turning an ordinary sunset into a scene filled with anticipation and wonder.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: Olympus PEN-F
- Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
- Shutter Speed: 1/5000s
- Aperture: ƒ8
- ISO: ISO 400
- Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
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