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Nakain｜The moment the morning sun pierces through the great metasequoia

This photograph captures the moment when the morning sun illuminates the towering metasequoia in the garden of the Nakain Temple, framing an impressive interplay of light and shadow.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜The imposing branches of the metasequoia towering overhead

This photograph was taken looking up at the metasequoia trees at Kawagoe Water Park, capturing a composition where the towering branches and foliage convey both power and beauty simultaneously.

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Isanuma | Silhouette of a Metasequoia capturing sunlight in a star shape

This photograph captures a Metasequoia tree at Isanuma from the front, with the sunlight intentionally rendered as starbursts, creating a fantastical atmosphere where the rays shine brilliantly.

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Isanuma | The beautiful shadows cast by the metasequoia avenue born of the morning sun

This photograph captures a striking image of the morning sun shining through the metasequoia trees at Isanuma Pond, highlighting the beautiful contrast of shadows cast by the trunks and leaves.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜The expansive Metasequoia avenue encircling the pond

This photograph captures the metasequoia trees lining the pond at Kawagoe Water Park, showcasing the grandeur of the avenue and the beauty of the autumn foliage in a sweeping view.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜The Enchanting View of Metasequoia Autumn Foliage Reflected in the Pond

This photograph captures the autumn foliage of the metasequoia trees reflected in the pond at Kawagoe Water Park, depicting a fantastically beautiful autumn scene with colors rippling across the water's surface.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜Green Metasequoia leaves shining against a brown background

This photograph captures the green leaves glistening in the light against the backdrop of brown-tinged metasequoias at Kawagoe Water Park, creating a striking image where the color contrast stands out.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜Framing the Metasequoia Alley Peeking Through the Shade

This photograph was taken at Kawagoe Water Park, peering up at the metasequoia avenue from beneath a low-growing tree. Its defining feature is a composition with depth, utilizing the natural framing effect.

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Kawagoe Water Park｜Green Metasequoia Trees Standing Out Against a Brown Autumn Foliage Background

This photograph was taken at Kawagoe Water Park to highlight the green leaves of the Metasequoia against a brown background, capturing a beautiful moment that conveys the changing colors of autumn.

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Kasama Art Forest Park｜Magnificent Autumn Scenery Created by Light Shining Through Metasequoia Foliage

This photograph captures the sunlight streaming through the beautiful autumn foliage of the metasequoia trees at Kasama Art Forest Park.

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Tochigi Central Park｜Colorful Autumn Scenery

This photo was taken in Tochigi Central Park, a colorful landscape of maple trees mixed with metasequoia leaves in autumn, offering a variety of unique autumnal expressions.

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Metasequoia swaying in the wind

This photograph of a row of red-leafed metasequoia trees swaying in the wind at Tochigi Central Park is a striking image of strength and serenity in equal measure.

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Metasequoia leaves reflected in the pond at Hikarigaoka Park

This photo was taken of the metasequoia and other foliage reflected in the park's pond.

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Hikarigaoka Park｜Look up at the metasequoia lit up by the morning sun

This photo was taken looking up at a metasequoia tree bathed in the morning sun.

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Kazo Hanasaki Park｜Reflection of metasequoia trees and water surface

In this photo, I tried to capture the quiet beauty of the metasequoia trees and the reflections on the waterway that runs beneath them.

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Kazo Hanasaki Park｜Metasequoia landscape created by the harmony of nature

This photograph is a simple crop of a landscape of metasequoia trees and a waterway, which gives the viewer a sense of the harmony of their natural surroundings.

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Kazo Hanasaki Park｜Metasequoia leaves reflected in the waterway

This photo captures a beautiful moment when a row of metasequoia trees, with their autumn leaves in full bloom, are reflected in the waterway.

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Autumn-colored metasequoia reflected on quiet water surface

This photo captures the reflection of a row of metasequoia trees in their autumn foliage on a quiet waterway.

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Isanuma｜A row of metasequoia trees in Isanuma, captured from the oblique side

This photo shows a row of metasequoia trees in Isanuma Park, taken from the side at an angle.

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Isanuma | Metasequoia Avenue at Isanuma Bathed in Morning Sunlight

This photograph captures the Metasequoia avenue at Isanuma from the front, with the morning sun as the backdrop.

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