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Sep 03 2012 16 Comments

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.

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  1. Martin says

    9/3/2012 at 8:50 am

    Great shot, amazing colors.

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    • Lee says

      9/3/2012 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks, it was quite a sight. Well worth the hassle of the storm.

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  2. Jim! says

    9/3/2012 at 2:46 pm

    Just wow.

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    • Lee says

      9/3/2012 at 5:37 pm

      Cheers!

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  3. Don says

    9/3/2012 at 11:21 pm

    Beautiful shot, Lee!

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 7:45 am

      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.

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  4. JCDU says

    9/4/2012 at 4:35 am

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

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 7:46 am

      Yeah, they do, don’t they? A lovely sight for sure.

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  5. winnie says

    9/4/2012 at 7:52 am

    Impressive!! Love this beautiful picture!

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 3:54 pm

      Cheers, Winnie!

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  6. MrSatyre says

    9/4/2012 at 8:54 am

    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! 😉

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 3:56 pm

      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.

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  7. WP says

    9/4/2012 at 11:36 am

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

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 3:57 pm

      Yes, they do have an almost unreal look about them. Rare to see them looking so beautiful.

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  8. Andrew says

    9/4/2012 at 12:17 pm

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

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    • Lee says

      9/4/2012 at 3:59 pm

      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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