23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Disappearing View

As I climbed the mountain and looked into the distance, my view passed through layers of trees and flowers, with faint outlines of hills beyond. Yet the tall buildings standing in between felt somewhat out of place. Urban development is good, but now, standing here again, it seems difficult to see the beautiful scenery that once existed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kaiping, China
Camera: Canon EOS R100
Copyright: © Bruce Yu