Tokyo’s surrounding mountains after a summer storm

Growing up nowhere near any mountains makes being close to so many really quite special. A sense of nearness that can, of course, be easily forgotten in a city like Tokyo. But, a look to the west after the worst of a summer storm, and their proximity is often wonderfully apparent.

Tokyo storm

Comments

  1. Martin says:

    Great shot, amazing colors.

  2. Jim! says:

    Just wow.

  3. Beautiful shot, Lee!

    • Thanks, Don. I’ve seen them like that on numerous occasions, but either been in the wrong place, or without a camera, so it was good to finally get the chance.

  4. JCDU says:

    The clouds look almost like waves in this sea we call the sky. Very nice.

  5. winnie says:

    Impressive!! Love this beautiful picture!

  6. MrSatyre says:

    Just boggles my mind. I have been to Tokyo seven times and except during trips via Shinkansen to the countryside, I’ve never once seen the mountains while in the city. Will have to make a point next time to find the proper vantage point which also faces in the right direction! ;-)

    • I’m in the west of the city where this shot was taken. Much nearer the mountains, so they are often visible on a clear day — or after a storm.

  7. It’s beautiful! Ice-blue mountains…I wouldn’t have known what they were, though, if you hadn’t said so…

  8. Andrew says:

    Wonderful shot. Makes me miss Tokyo – especially the summers. I hope to go back soon.

    • Thanks! Summer is probably the one season I wouldn’t miss if I left Tokyo. The heat and humidity I could happily do without. There again, it would mean missing out on all the festivals. Those I would miss…

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