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100 steps and this is my world

A guy who dreamed of seeing the world always felt its closeness, as if endless horizons lay just beyond. However, the hustle and bustle of city life held him captive, limiting his view. Then, after two hours, his homeland revealed itself, astonishing him with its vibrant life: sounds, colors, and scents filled his heart. He saw nature dancing to the rhythm of the wind and realized that even in the familiar, there are infinite wonders.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Almaty Boguty Mountain, located in Kazakhstan,, Kazakhstan
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Martik Aki