From the coastal perch of Inamuragasaki in Kamakura City, an ordinary evening sky transformed into an extraordinary display of color during the magic hour. As the clock neared 5 PM, the horizon began its spectacular transition from a bright orange fringe to a symphony of gradients, painting the clouds and the waters of Sagami Bay in shades of orange, purple, and deep blue.
Photo Description – Sagami’s Gradient Sky
This photograph captures the sky above Sagami Bay awash in the day’s final flourish. The clouds, a canvas for the descending sun, carry the colors of sunset across the bay, reflecting a mesmerizing gradient on the water’s surface that seems to echo the sky’s majestic performance.
Story Behind the Photo – Captured Beyond Time
Enthralled by the magic hour’s display, time became an afterthought as the shutter continued to click, capturing the fluid dance of dusk. The rush to Inamuragasaki Station afterwards could not overshadow the satisfaction of seizing an unexpected visual feast that began as a cloudy journey on the Enoden Line around 4 PM.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – Surpassing Expectations
Boarding the train under a heavy blanket of clouds, the thought of witnessing such a spectacle seemed distant. Yet, the sky unfurled its beauty in a way that surpassed all expectations, offering a moment of pure enchantment that demanded nothing less than full attention and appreciation.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: Olympus PEN-F
- Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
- Shutter Speed: 1/20s
- Aperture: ƒ8
- ISO: ISO 400
- Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
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