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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—what seems to be my 16th or 18th visit over a 40-year period—I returned to the shore of Katase-Nishihama Beach to wait for the sun to break through the cloud cover.

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. This jetty, often overlooked by casual visitors, offers a peaceful vantage point away from the crowds. Reaching it is easy; from Katase-Nishihama Beach, it's just a short walk along the coast. Those arriving by train can take the Odakyu Line to Katase-Enoshima Station, which sits conveniently close to the beach and the pedestrian bridge leading to the island.

Stepping onto the jetty, I found myself slightly closer to Enoshima, with a higher vantage point above the water than from the shore. This allowed me to capture a different perspective of the island, framed by the open sea and shifting sky.

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. I welcomed the solitude; it gave me the freedom to focus on the changing light.

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. The scene felt like a living canvas, where light and shadow wove a mesmerizing tapestry across the sea.

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

References:

  1. Google Maps: Katase-Nishihama Breakwater・片瀬漁港西防波堤

  2. Google Maps: West Promenade・西プロムナード

  3. Google Maps: Enoshima Island・江ノ島

  4. Google Maps: Katase-Enoshima Station・片瀬江ノ島駅

  5. Fujisawa City Tourist Association: Enoshima Tourist Map (English)

  6. Fujisawa City Tourist Association: Mt. Fuji Views (English)




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Daisei Iketani

Discover Japan’s hidden gems within a day’s drive from Tokyo. From city nightscapes to serene shrines, I capture their beauty and stories—often with my loyal border collie by my side. Explore Japan beyond the guidebooks!

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