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Mount Nantai, Nikko – Autumn 2024

This image captures the summit of Mount Nantai, a sacred peak overlooking the forests of Nikko. Taken in autumn, the scene is defined by a deep palette of browns and earth tones, as the foliage begins to fade with the season.

Low clouds and mist drift slowly through the mountain slopes, partially veiling the dense forest below. The fog softens the contours of the landscape, creating a layered effect where trees, ridges, and sky blend together in quiet harmony.

Despite its altitude, the mountain appears still and grounded — a place shaped by time and ritual, suspended momentarily in shifting weather and fading light.