Torii Gate Reflection in Akihabara Atrium in inside a vaulted atrium near Akihabara, Tokyo

Torii Gate Reflection in Akihabara Atrium

by Cedric House

Red lacquered wood of a traditional Shinto torii gate rises from a shallow pool of water within a massive vaulted atrium near Akihabara. The warm orange glow of the setting sun strikes the horizontal lintels, highlighting the smooth grain against the damp, dark water below. Rain has recently fallen, leaving the polished surfaces glistening with moisture that catches the fading daylight. The high, curved ceiling arches overhead, framing the gate and its perfect mirror image in the still water. Droplets rest on the metal fixtures, while the humid air seems to soften the edges of the distant structural beams. The composition balances the vertical pillars against the horizontal reflection, ending on the sharp, dark line where the water meets the gate's base.

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Camera Leica M (Typ 240)*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M (Typ 240) photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 6400
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location inside a vaulted atrium near Akihabara, Tokyo
Date 2022-01-09
Credit VEETER
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