Ashinoko & Fujisan
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Ashinoko & Fujisan

A surreal view of Lake Ashi (Ashinoko), captured from the southeastern shore in Hakone, Japan, looking northwest. This late-afternoon shot was achieved using a 10-stop ND filter and a circular polarizer (CP) filter, creating the smooth, glass-like surface of the water and the soft, textured motion of the clouds.

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Onshi-Hakone Park
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Onshi-Hakone Park

A serene view of Lake Ashi (Ashinoko) from the Benten-no-Hana Tenbodai viewing platform in Onshi Hakone Park, Hakone, Japan. Mt. Mikuni stands prominently in the mid-ground, while on clear days, Mt. Fuji graces the horizon. To the right, the roofline of the historic Ryuguden Honkan hot spring resort hotel emerges through the lush scenery.

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heiwa-no-Torii
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heiwa-no-Torii

The vermilion Heiwa-no-Torii gate of Hakone Shrine stands gracefully along the tranquil shoreline of Lake Ashi in Hakone, Japan. Its vivid hue creates a striking contrast against the lush green forest and the shimmering blue lake, bathed in the golden light of a bright autumn afternoon.

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