Momiji in Okutama

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Embrace of Autumn: Vibrant Reds and Twisted Arms of Momiji

庭先の紅葉：鮮やかな赤とねじれ曲がった枝

After a long hike across trails weaving over rivers and across the steep slopes of Hikawa Gorge, we finally made our way back towards the parking lot, content from capturing the autumn colors of the gorge from Moegi-bashi Bridge.

As we retraced our steps, I stumbled upon an old Japanese maple tree (紅葉・momiji), its branches twisting skyward from the yard of a house nestled atop a steep slope above the Tama River.

The fortunate residents of this home are able to wake up each day to a a lovely panorama of vibrant, lush forests sprawled across the opposing slopes of the gorge, with the Tama River gently winding far below.

I would love to wake up to such a view every morning, if only building an earthquake-resistant home in this picturesque location were within reach.

• Location: Hikawa Gorge, Tokyo, Japan

• Timestamp: 15:47・2024/11/26

• Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter

• ISO 2500 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/2

• Astia/Soft film simulation

References:

1. Google Maps: Moegibashi Bridge・もえぎ橋

2. Google Maps: Choei Hikawa Parking Lot・町営氷川駐車場

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