Akashi Sunset

The sunset on Shodo-shima Island

Takako Sakamoto Nov 09, 2014 - 2 min read

<p>The fiery red sunset on Shodo-shima Island</p>

<p>Gorgeous sunset seen from Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park lives up to its reputation for beauty</p>

<p>Enjoy the sunset as it changes from moment to moment</p>

<p>I felt like I was looking at a beautiful painting rather than an actual sunset</p>

<p>Small fishing boat coming back to port after a day's work</p>

<p>Every time I see a large tanker like this I can't help wondering where it's going</p>

<p>One day I'd like to take photos of the setting sun from a large cruise ship like this</p>

<p>There is only a short while until this large sun sets in the west and disappears</p>

<p>During this short interlude many things go around in my head</p>

On 19th October, 2014, I was in Maiko Park in Akashi city, Hyogo prefecture, joining a tour to climb to the top of the Great Akashi Strait Bridge. The tour was held from 9:30 in the morning till shortly after noon and it was a 'dream-come-true' moment for me.

After lunch, instead of going home, I enjoyed strolling around the park. To tell the truth, there were still two objectives I wanted to achieve from the park. One of them was to capture a beautiful sunset in Akashi Strait. The sun was now setting in the west. Soon, I would see the gorgeous sunset on the sea at Akashi. I couldn't wait!

Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park Series 1. Dream Lens 2. Inside Great Akashi Strait Bridge 3. The View from Great Akashi Bridge 4. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 5. Akashi Sunset 6. Light-Up of Akashi Strait Bridge

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...