By: Alex
Originally a solitary mountain, apart from complementing the surrounding scenery, it can also be set off by the four seasons, the alternation of day and night, and various weather conditions, offering a wide range of variations. Recently, some photography enthusiasts went to Lake Shōji to shoot Mount Fuji. While this location is already an extremely popular spot for photography, the compositional options aren't very varied. However, he used some editing techniques to turn the photo into an ink-wash painting, giving Mount Fuji a completely new feel.
A blade-like lenticular cloud is beautiful. pic.twitter.com/LCcjY8i4E6
— bee (@bee_tk_) September 13, 2021
▲ "A blade-like lenticular cloud is beautiful."
Although the photographer bee (@bee_tk_) didn't explicitly state it, judging from the shooting location and the contrast between light and dark on the mountain, it can be determined that the photo was taken around sunrise. In this season, morning mist often appears in the early hours, and it's believed he came for this very reason. Even luckier, there was also a small lenticular cloud (also commonly called a "UFO cloud") at the top of Mount Fuji at the time, adding a touch of spirituality to the mountain in the photo.
▲ (photo by bee_tk_ @Twitter)
Perhaps on a whim, bee thought to try creating a different atmosphere during post-editing, and ended up adjusting the photo to the effect you see now. Amid the deep darkness, a touch of light serves to highlight the focal points and brings the entire composition to life as if it were an ink-wash painting. Netizens who saw the work praised it, saying things like “never seen such a black mountain and white clouds,” “like a tranquil night,” “with solemn beauty and a formidable presence,” and “like a painting you’d see hanging in a wealthy person’s home.” However, some netizens also mentioned that the pitch-black atmosphere inadvertently creates a sense of “tension,” even a chilling feeling.
Source: bee