23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Fading Landscapes of Childhood

When I was a child, there were few tall buildings in this area. Now, as I climb the same hill again, rows of high-rises appear faintly through the mist. The landscapes of my childhood have quietly faded with time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Kaiping, China
Camera: Canon EOS R100
Copyright: © Bruce Yu