Autumn’s Tapestry with an Azure Canopy over Distant Peaks

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1. Location: Koyodai Observatory Terrace, Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
   Timestamp: 15:11 on November 15, 2023

   Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6
   45 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/11

   Enduring chilly temperatures, I patiently waited for the dispersal of the cloud cover. Finally, nature relented, revealing a breathtaking spectacle as sunbeams streamed through the parting clouds, casting a warm glow upon the peaks of Mt. Ryugadake and Mt. Kenashi. If you look closely, you can see sunlight reflecting off the surface of Lake Mototsu, situated to the right of thee two small summits.

   To capture this view, you needs to gaze southwest from the rooftop terrace of the Koyodai Observatory in Yamanashi Prefecture.

   For those planning to embark on a journey to this location, I’ve detailed access points such as the nearest bus stops and the two primary parking lots in my latest blog post, accessible here (link in Profile). In addition to practical information, I delve into the quaint history of the observatory in a quick two-minute read, and for those craving a deeper understanding, I’ve included links to all my source materials. Join me in exploring the beauty and history that converge at Koyodai Observatory.