"Mount Fuji and Gate Bridge"
My name is Liu Shuchuan, an amateur photographer based in Tokyo. Approximately four years ago, I began to focus on urban landscapes and architectural photography.
The photo titled “Mount Fuji and Gate Bridge”, was taken along the coast of Tokyo Bay in January 2023. Tokyo Gate bridge, as its name, is the gateway to Tokyo Bay. Mount Fuji is the most famous mountain in Japan. In a sense, they both are symbols of Tokyo and Japan. The location I photographed, Maihama Seaside in Chiba Prefecture, is the only place where people can see both Gate Bridge and Mt. Fuji. The snow top of Mount Fuji and the metal frame of the bridge shine and reflect each other in the sunlight. I used long exposure and black and white editing to enhance this photo, which is also the most suitable technical method for expressing this scene.
Mount Fuji is a symbol of nobility, purity and uniqueness in Japanese culture. Gate Bridge, which runs through Tokyo Bay, symbolizes connection and communication. I hope that my exploration in photography can also have continuous breakthroughs, and at the same time share my ideas and thoughts with people who have the same pursuits.