Sentinel Above the Mists

• Photographer
  Tatsuki Mizutani
• Photo Date
  2025/8/23

At dawn, mist drifts gently across the forest, layering the land in soft tones of light and shadow. On the distant hilltop, a solitary structure rises as a quiet sentinel, marking the subtle presence of humanity within vast nature. This moment is not dramatic, yet it holds a quiet strength, where stillness itself speaks. The flowing mist reflects the passage of time, while the warm glow of the sky contrasts with the cool shadows of the valley, weaving harmony from opposites. Through this photograph I sought to preserve not only the beauty of morning light, but also the contemplative feeling it