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Turtle boat under a double rainbow

The turtle-shaped boat in the photo is the ferry from the Hotel Urashima in Kii Katsuura, used to transport hotel guests from the pier to the hotel. The crew member appears to have worked on this route for a long time, moving with practiced ease and expertise. Just after a thunderstorm, a double rainbow appeared in the sky, adding a poetic touch to the scene. The seasoned crew member’s steady presence contrasts beautifully with the charming and traditional look of the turtle boat, as if time and nature have woven together in a tender embrace.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Kii Katsuura, Japan
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Zheng Ye