Autumn-colored Shōmyō Falls Cliffs

Through the forest of colors ― Shōmyō Falls cascading down the rock face

This photograph captures the Shōmyō Falls cascading through a forest enveloped in autumn foliage. Amidst trees dyed yellow and red, the white water stream emerges along the rock face, revealing the contrast woven by nature. The vivid contrast between evergreen cedars and vibrant autumn leaves creates a scene that conveys the depth and power unique to autumn. It seems as though the waterfall itself melts into the forest’s colors, becoming one with it to express the season.

A streak of light streaking across the autumn sky

A single contrail cuts across the blue sky before sunrise. That white line floating above the mountainsides, dyed in deepening autumn, reflects the moment where majestic nature and human endeavor intersect. Amidst the valley’s autumn leaves displaying their rich, deep hues, the expanse of the sky suggests a path stretching into the future.

The valley where the first snowfall meets autumn leaves ― Late autumn’s breathtaking view overlooking Shōmyō Falls

This photograph captures the moment the first snowfall arrived around Shōmyō Falls. The valley sides are painted with autumn colors, while a light dusting of snow covers the mountain peaks, simultaneously expressing the boundary between autumn and winter. In the center, the long, white stream of Shōmyō Falls flows, while below, walking paths and bridges dot the landscape, showing the coexistence of nature’s grandeur and human activity. The scene, where fiery autumn leaves and soft snowy landscapes intertwine, beautifully captures the fleeting beauty of the changing seasons.