Oarai Isomae Shrine｜Morning Silence with Torii Gate and Birds

2025.02.02
DecemberYear 2024December 2024Oarai Isomae Shrinemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
This photo was taken at Oarai Isomae Shrine, where I felt "the morning silence of the torii gate and the birds.
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In this photograph, I photographed the torii gate and the birds standing around it in the silence of a dimly lit morning to give the viewer a sense of its unique atmosphere. Oarai Isomae Shrine is a very attractive spot for sunrise photography. In particular, the "Kamiiso-no-Torii," a torii gate standing in the sea, creates a spectacular scene dyed by the morning sun. As the sky gradually changes color before sunrise and red, orange, and golden light spreads out, the sight of the torii gate rising out of the water as it is washed by the waves is mysterious and deeply moving to visitors. The best time to take photographs is from the magic hour just before sunrise, when the sky turns red, to the moment the sun comes out. In the morning silence, you can capture the beautiful contrast of the torii gate, the sea, and the sky. It is also recommended to capture a shot with movement by incorporating splashing waves and reflected light.