The Autumn Scenery of Mount Guangwu in the Eyes of Sophia, a Russian International Student: A Cross Border Visual Feast
"In Russia, I've witnessed the vast autumn landscapes of the Siberian taiga, but the autumn scenery of Mount Guangwu offers a completely different Oriental charm." Sophia, a Russian student studying in Chengdu, embarked on a unique autumn exploration of Mount Guangwu, driven by her deep passion for the beauty of nature.
Sophia, who works closely with lighting and composition as a professional model, has an extraordinary sensitivity to colors. In Mount Guangwu, she felt as if she had stepped into a vibrant fairy tale: fiery red leaves covered the hillsides like flames, golden ginkgo trees radiated warmth like sunlight, and emerald pines dotted the landscape, blending with the misty clouds that curled around the mountain. Together, they wove a richly layered, dreamlike autumn painting."The collision and blending of these colors are rarely seen in the autumn scenery of my hometown. It resembles an Eastern painter's meticulously crafted ink wash painting, full of vitality and poetic charm." Sophia couldn't help but exclaim.
In the morning, Mount Guangwu, shrouded in mist, resembles a fairyland. Sophia walked slowly along the mountain trail, with a soft trail covered with fallen leaves under her feet, and the pleasant sound of a stream gurgling in her ears."In autumn of Russia, the mountains and forests are more of a kind of quiet grandeur, while the autumn of Mount Guangwu is brimming with lively vitality." she remarked. She stopped, raised her camera, and fixed the red leaves and mountains looming in the mist."Every photo is like a work of art given by nature. There is no need to deliberately compose it. Even a casual shot turns out stunning."
The afternoon sun penetrated through the clouds and sprinkled on every corner of Mount Guangwu. Under the sunlight, the red leaves grew even more vibrant, and their delicate veins were clearly visible. The stream sparkled, reflecting the colorful trees along its banks. Sophia shed the deliberate postures of being in front of the camera and strolled freely through the forest, savoring the warmth of the sunlight and the gentleness of the autumn breeze."Here, I don't need to play any role, and I can just be myself and merge with this autumn scenery. The close contact with nature brings me an unprecedented sense of relaxation and healing."
The autumn scenery of Mount Guangwu not only allowed Sophia to appreciate the unique charm of the Oriental landscape, but also gave her a completely new understanding of"charm"."It shattered my preconceived notions of autumn and made me realize that natural beauty, across different countries and cultures, carries its own unique charm," Sophia said. She expressed her intention to share her experiences in Mount Guangwu with her foreign friends, so that more people could learn about this cross-border autumn splendor. (Text/Video by Hao Bin)
翻译：暨南大学张凤
Translated by: Zhang Feng from Jinan University
审核：北京优译文化传媒有限公司毛敏
Reviewed by: Mao Min from Beijing Yooyi Culture and Media Com., Ltd.
