flic.kr/p/2rCK5jYWe began our climb to Poon Hill well before dawn. The world around us was wrapped in fog and thick clouds— even the sunlight couldn’t pierce through. Dhaulagiri was nowhere to be seen; only a grey silence lingered in the cold air scented with pine. We thought perhaps we would miss it today.
Then, with a sudden gust of wind, the clouds began to drift away. Slowly, Dhaulagiri emerged—majestic, silent, yet alive. Its snow-covered peak glimmered in a soft, pale light, like a quiet dream cradled in the arms of the sky. Everyone stood speechless; in that moment, nature revealed itself in all its splendour, wearing the serene beauty of eternity.
Poon Hill, Pokhara, Nepal on April 15, 2025 with Sony A7R5