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A series of stunning images recently posted by architect and photographer Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo) have been trending lately, and understandably so.
Representing a collaboration with traditional Japanese armor enthusiast Naga x Masa (u4_masa), these photos shot in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, seem to depict a formidable warrior from the Sengoku Era (1467-1600) suddenly transported into present-day Japan.
Posing majestically on a mountain top, his sword stretched out against the backdrop of the setting sun, you can almost hear him exclaim: "I have come to conquer!"
With permission from Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo)
With permission from Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo)
And perhaps, in the aftermath of conquest, we see him proud and peaceful as he basks in the glorious sunshine of a new dawn, looking over the new land now under his rule.
With permission from Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo)
"I took a picture which really conveys the feeling of 'I conquered this land,' so please take a look."
With permission from Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo)
A waterfall also makes for a stunning location, adding to the impact of this scene:
With permission from Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo)
Twitter users showered praise for the photos, leaving comments such as:
If you'd like to see more of Atsushi Kobayashi's work, please follow his Instagram account here.