From the moving train near Obasute Station on the JR Shinonoi Line in Chikuma City, Nagano, the vast expanse of Zenkoji Plain unfolds beneath a sky tinged with the early hues of evening. A sight once dubbed one of Japan’s three great train window views, it’s a panorama that captures the heart.
Photo Description – The Expansive Zenkoji Plain
As the train heads towards Nagano, the mountains cradle the Zenkoji Plain, with the city of Nagano stretching out in the distance. The delicate blue of the evening sky, just as the clouds begin to spread, serves as a serene backdrop to this breathtaking landscape.
Story Behind the Photo – A Cherished Moment
Having known about this view, celebrated as one of Japan’s three great train window views among railway enthusiasts, I had always hoped to see it with my own eyes. That wish came true on this journey. The emotion of the moment is encapsulated in this shot. Despite the slight blur due to the moving train and the dimming evening light, the sheer joy of capturing this long-awaited view outweighed any imperfections.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – The Challenge of Motion
Taking a photograph from a moving train as the evening sets in presents its challenges. The slight blur, a testament to the train’s motion and the fading light, might be seen as a flaw. Yet, it also adds a touch of realism, a raw emotion to the scene, making it all the more memorable.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: FUJIFILM X100T
- Shutter Speed: 1/56 s
- Aperture: ƒ5.6
- ISO: ISO 200
- Exposure Value: 0 ev
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