As the daylight faded into evening at Inamuragasaki in Kamakura City, a spectacular display unfolded in the interstice between sea and sky. The horizon glowed with an ethereal orange, highlighting the silhouette of Mount Fuji against a canvas of clouds shifting from orange to a deep purple. These celestial hues were mirrored on the waters of Sagami Bay, with the twinkling lights of Enoshima Island piercing the growing dusk.
Photo Description – Colors of Dusk
This image captures a rare view where the waning light of the sun casts a spectrum of twilight colors over Sagami Bay, transforming the sky above Mount Fuji into a blend of surreal hues. The darkening clouds above and the reflective sea below frame the mountain in a moment of natural wonder.
Story Behind the Photo – A Palette of Evening
After the sun had vanished, the coastal scenery underwent another metamorphosis. The deep blue of the coming night encroached upon the clouds, mingling with the lingering orange of sunset to create a mysterious purple twilight. This magical change painted a scene that seemed almost otherworldly.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – Capturing Twilight’s Harmony
This photograph aims to encapsulate the quintessential icons of Shonan as seen from Inamuragasaki – Mount Fuji, Enoshima, and Route 134 – all set against the vibrant backdrop of the magic hour’s sky and sea. It’s a snapshot of time when the day’s last light and night’s first shadow converge in perfect harmony.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: Olympus PEN-F
- Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
- Shutter Speed: 1/40s
- Aperture: ƒ8
- ISO: ISO 400
- Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
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