Summer view - Mt. Fuji

[Nomad-wino]

Most pictures of Mt. Fuji show it with a snow cap; it's practically mandatory. Have you ever wondered what it looks like naked (snowless)? Last Saturday Emi and I went on one of our overnight trips and we picked a few roads that were of the less traveled variety. As we were driving along one of those roads we discovered a scenic view point of Mt. Fuji that was phenomenal. Note: The water to the right of Fuji is Lake Yamanaka.





This is the Lake without Fuji



A view from the Lake shore





And now, the obligatory people pictures





This sort of clarity in the sky is very unusual in mid July; it's usually very hazy. Fortunately, a few days before a typhoon blew through and left a high pressure zone in its wake helping to make things beautiful for one day in Summer.

The End
Mike

[doctork]

Lovely pictures Mike!

It's the same with the Sacred Peaks here. Photos usually show them snow-capped, but at the moment they are naked.

[gailkate]

Naked Peaks.
There's a book or TV program in there somewhere.

Great shots, mike. you two sure do have fun.

[Nomad-wino]

Yes, gk, Naked Peeks is in the hunt for a book or movie deal.

That aside, thank you and Doc for the kind remarks. I hate to admit it but I truly do appreciate the comments.

All the best,
Mike

[joew]

I think Fuji is even more beautiful without the cap of snow. Those are all beautiful pictures: mountain, lake, and people.

[BoatBabe]

W W, Mike! Great photos.


I agree with the latest news stories here: people are more happy with shorter vacations more often. You and Emi have it down pat.