Japanese Photographer Snaps Shot Of Passing Train, Finds Train Conductor Posing For Photo

Train conductor posing for photo

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Spring is upon us, which means cherry blossoms are just around the corner in Japan. When a Japanese photographer ventured out onto the streets to get some scenic shots of the national flower, he accidentally captured a cheeky sight – the train conductor of a passing train was spotted posing for the photo.  

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Japanese train conductor poses for photo

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Image credit: @velous_93

A Japanese photographer, going by the username @velous_93 on Twitter, recently took to the social media platform to share his snapshot of a picture-perfect moment. At first sight, the picture looks like a normal landscape photograph, with cherry blossom trees in full bloom and a vibrant yellow Keikyu Happy Yellow Train passing through. 

Image adapted from: @velous_93 and @velous_93

But if you take a closer look, you’ll notice that the train conductor, who was inside the train, spotted the photographer in action and responded by flashing a cheeky peace sign. The series of photos, which documented the wholesome encounter, has since garnered over 258,500 likes and 50,800 retweets. 

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Photographer specialises in scenery photography

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Image credit: @velous_93

After the post went viral, the photographer shared other photos he took on the same day. The idyllic shots feature kawazu zakura (河津桜), a cherry blossom variant that typically reaches full bloom in late-February. 

Image credit: @velous_93

The photographer has also showcased his other works, which comprises mostly landscape photos that capture the changing seasonal beauty in Japan, on his Instagram. 

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Taken near Misakiguchi Station

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Image credit: @eri_mama2nd

According to the replies by netizens, the picturesque shot was taken at a sakura viewing point near Misakiguchi Station in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture. This spot near the station, which offers a scenic view of pink blooms juxtaposed with vivid colours of passing trains, is especially popular among budding photographers and train buffs.  

Image credit: @sweetmaker_m

The quiet, nondescript area around Misakiguchi station is the place to be for cherry blossom viewing, away from the crowd. 

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Train conductor poses for cherry blossom photo

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Every spring, the arrival of cherry blossoms sends the nation into a hanami (花見; flower viewing) frenzy. The next time you’re out admiring and taking photos of cherry blossoms, take a leaf out of @velous_93’s book and you might just find a little surprise in your snapshots. 

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Cover image adapted from: @velous_93