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The sun hung high over Cincinnati, a merciless ball of fire pressing down on my shoulders as I trudged toward the Stone Building, the air thick with humidity that clung to my skin like a second layer. Sweat trickled down my back, but I pressed on, gripping my camera like a knight wields his sword. I wasn’t here just to take a picture—I was here to capture this scene like no one ever had before.
The pond stretched before me, still and reflective, like a portal to another world. The trees stood tall, their green canopies whispering with the breeze. It smelled like damp earth and fresh foliage, a fragrance of life itself. In the distance, the faint honk of a car mingled with the soft chirping of birds, a symphony of urban and nature blending into one.
I wiped my forehead and crouched low by the rocks, adjusting my settings. The golden ratio, the interplay of light and shadow—it all had to be perfect. The challenge wasn’t just the heat; the lens fogged up from the sticky air, and my fingers struggled against the camera’s grip, slick with sweat. My determination burned hotter than the sun.
Then—disaster struck.
A gust of wind swept through the trees, rattling the leaves, sending ripples across the pond’s glassy surface. My perfect reflection—warped, distorted, ruined. My heart pounded. I had seconds before the light shifted, before the moment was lost forever.
I steadied my breath. Adjust. Adapt. Try again.
The wind settled, the water stilled. I exhaled and pressed the shutter. Click.
A masterpiece.
The Stone Building stood firm, its reflection a near-mirror image in the water below, framed by the lush embrace of nature. I had done it—just in time. A second later, a group of tourists swarmed into view, disrupting the peace. But I had my shot.
The trip wasn’t ruined. No, it was a dream come true.
I walked away, my camera heavy but my heart light. I had captured the beauty of the old country, something that tied me back to my roots. My family would be impressed, but more importantly, I belonged here, if only for a moment, through the lens of my camera.
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