Unchained Horizons On a serene beach with golden sands, where uninterrupted blue waters met the horizon under blue skies, a soft wind caressed my face. I saw this structure formed of weathered rods, once part of boats or piers, standing open yet formed as a chain. I chose a long exposure capture to deepen the feeling of calmness and infinity. Thick, multicolored ropes and frayed cloths, remnants of fishing nets and sails, symbolize the chains that bind us: self-imposed limitations, fears, and obligations we drag behind. The rigid rods stand for uncompromising rules and routines. Beyond them, the sea lies glass-calm, reflecting a vast, cloudless sky that merges with the distant horizon. Once we release the barriers of our own minds, we step into the beautiful world around us. Declaration: I, Pelin Genç, declare that if this piece is selected and purchased by the 6529 Network Museum, this work will be released under CC0 and I have full rights to make that release. Process: Captured in RAW format as a long exposure using a tripod and ND and polarizer filters. Processed in Adobe LightRoom and Adobe Photoshop. Date: 2022 Location: Aegean Coast, Turkey Camera: Nikon D750, Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Filters: NISI 10-stop ND filter, Lee Polarizer filter EXIF: f/16, 67 secs, ISO 50