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In preparation to capture the enchanting sunrise, I adorned myself in delicate feathered garments. With grace, I parted the thick, frozen skin of the tent (chum) that served as a doorway, braving the stormy elements. Amidst the tempest, a tender scene unfolded before me: the tribe's sole child, no older than six, sledding on the icy expanse of the frozen lake.

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Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Russia
Copyright: © Saeed Hadipoorsalestani