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Dramatic Skies Over Enoshima at Sunset・江ノ島のドラマチックな夕焼け空

Spending the sunny afternoon exploring Enoshima Island with my border collie, I returned to the shore of Katase-Nishihama Beach.

As the afternoon light softened, I made my way to the West Promenade, a jetty that also serves as a breakwater, protecting the small fishing boats of Katase Fishing Port.

As the sun dipped lower, the slight winter breeze grew sharper, encouraging many evening strollers to retreat inland. With fewer people around, I could set up my tripod without worrying about blocking foot traffic.

In this shot, the interplay of colors and textures caught my eye—the cool tones in areas where the cloud cover was absent, the fiery orange glow igniting the horizon, and the deep shadows cast upon the water’s surface by the heavy clouds.

Each visit to Enoshima brings a new experience, shaped by the season, the weather, and the ever-changing play of light over land and water. This evening was no exception—a quiet, reflective moment shared with my loyal companion, under a winter sky briefly warmed by the setting sun.

Location: West Promenade Breakwater, Fujisawa, Japan Timestamp: 2025/01/03・16:37 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 28 mm ISO 800 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/8