Early Spring at Takita, Tsuchiura Lake, Ibaraki

English

February's chill is still hanging around the shores of Tsuchiura Lake, but you can already feel spring trying to push through — the water's getting that soft, reflective quality and the bare branches are just starting to hint at new life. Stumbled upon this quiet corner with driftwood scattered across the sandy banks, and it was the perfect reset after days in the city. There's something about a huge lake and that endless horizon that just clears your head!

日本語

２月の土浦市滝田から見た霞ヶ浦。まだ冬の冷たさが残ってるけど、春がそこまで来てるんだなって感じる。水面が柔らかく映って、裸の枝たちも新しい命を待ってる感じ。この静かな湖畔に流れ着いた流木を眺めてたら、都会の疲れが一気に吹っ飛びました。こんな広い湖と地平線を見てると、心がリセットされるな！