Sento Gosho (E-115)

It may sound unbelievable, but this image was actually taken during a continuous rain.  A 40-minute exposure (like in Y-18) was necessary for this photograph, and, according to William, “No raindrop falls on the exact same spot, and it won’t show any ripples during a 40-minute exposure.” Also, by using such a long exposure, he was able to collect enough light on a dark day to render this image on film. The rounded cobblestones (isshuseki) are placed on the Suhama Shore besides the Minami-ike pond. The water is calm and reflects the Yatsuhashi bridge with its upright posts that support a wisteria trellis. We can also see another bridge to the right, the Tsukabashi, which is in perfect balance with the Yatsuhashi. This image has an ethereal beauty about it.