This photo captures the morning glow over a river flowing through Toda City. On windless days, the water's surface is calm, beautifully reflecting the sky. The Shobu River, flowing through Toda City in Saitama Prefecture, is a quiet river located near the Arakawa River. It is known as a spot where a beautiful morning glow spreads across the sky in the early hours. With no prominent tourist attractions nearby, the tranquility of nature itself is preserved, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the sunrise scenery. Especially around sunrise, the sky gradually begins to turn red and orange, and these colors reflect on the surface of the Shobu River, creating a fantastical scene. The silhouettes of factories appearing in the distance give an impression of an exquisite harmony between inorganic structures and natural beauty, possessing a unique charm found nowhere else. This contrast enhances the colors of the sunrise, creating a scene you can't help but want to capture in a photograph.
| Date & Time | March 23, 2024 |
| photographer | excuse |
| Location | Iris River |
| Address | Saitama prefecture (Kantou area) |
| Photography Equipment | Galaxy s21+ |
| Shooting route on the same day | Toda boat race →directional marker or indicatorIris River →directional marker or indicatorFlower and Greenery Promotion Center |
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