Waning Gibbous Moon

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Cape Mihama at Dawn: A Windy Morning Under a Fading Moon

下弦の月に照らされる御浜岬と駿河湾の夜明け

Looking southwest across Suruga Bay at dawn, I caught a fleeting glimpse of a waning gibbous moon rising over the wind-strewn, choppy waves off the western coast of the Izu Peninsula, approximately 150 km (93 mi) southwest of Tokyo. The sky was painted in delicate hues, and the moon, though faint, added a quiet, lunar presence to the restless seascape.

Capturing this image was no easy feat. The dim pre-dawn light demanded a slower shutter speed, yet the relentless wind—howling through the early morning silence—battered me and my tripod. Each adjustment required patience, as I fought against nature’s elements to steady the shot.

Despite the challenge, I found raw beauty in the moment—a reminder of how nature rarely waits for perfect conditions. Still, I can’t help but hope of returning here on a calmer morning, watching the moon sink closer to the horizon, undisturbed by the wind, and capturing the tranquility I could only imagine on this particular morning.

  • Location: Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan

  • Timestamp: 2025/03/19・6:18

  • Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP

  • 40 mm ISO 320 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8

References:

  1. Google Maps: Cape Mihama・御浜岬

  2. Wikipedia: Cape Mihama (Japanese)

  3. NASA: Moon Phases (English)

  4. Izu Peninsula Geopark: Cape Mihama

  5. Travel Izu Co.: Cape Mihama (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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