diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 278681a..c4afe04 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             { text: 'View Campaigns', href: '#campaigns' }
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/roman-warrior-with-muscular-body-holding-sword-shield_613910-16876.jpg?_wi=1"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/roman-warrior-with-muscular-body-holding-sword-shield_613910-16876.jpg"
           imageAlt="Amir Timur portrait"
           mediaAnimation="blur-reveal"
           imagePosition="right"
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         <AboutMetric
           title="Amir Timur revolutionized Central Asia through military innovation, administrative reform, and cultural patronage that transformed the region into a center of Islamic civilization"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
+          metricsAnimation="slide-up"
           metrics={[
             { icon: Globe, label: 'Conquered Territories', value: '24 Regions' },
             { icon: Building2, label: 'Architectural Projects', value: '70+' },
@@ -87,28 +88,28 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               id: '01',
               title: 'Conquest of Persia',
               description: 'Unified Persian territories and established control over vital trade routes, consolidating power in Western Asia',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg?_wi=1',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Map of Persian conquest'
             },
             {
               id: '02',
               title: 'Defeat of the Golden Horde',
               description: 'Vanquished the remnants of Mongol power, securing Central Asian dominance and establishing the Timurid Empire',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg?_wi=2',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Historical map of campaign'
             },
             {
               id: '03',
               title: 'Campaign in India',
               description: 'Invaded the Delhi Sultanate in 1398, demonstrating military superiority and expanding influence to the Indian subcontinent',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg?_wi=3',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Indian campaign map'
             },
             {
               id: '04',
               title: 'Ottoman Confrontation',
               description: 'Defeated Bayezid I in the Battle of Ankara in 1402, a pivotal moment that influenced the trajectory of Ottoman expansion',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg?_wi=4',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/compass-england-map-close-up_23-2148232430.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Battle of Ankara illustration'
             }
           ]}
@@ -130,28 +131,27 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               id: '01',
               title: 'Administrative Reforms',
               description: 'Established efficient bureaucratic systems and legal codes that promoted stability and prosperity across the empire',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg?_wi=1',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Administrative structure'
             },
             {
               id: '02',
               title: 'Cultural Patronage',
               description: 'Sponsored scholars, artists, and architects, transforming Samarkand into a beacon of Islamic learning and artistic achievement',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg?_wi=2',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Cultural renaissance'
             },
             {
               id: '03',
               title: 'Religious Policy',
               description: 'Maintained religious tolerance while promoting Islamic scholarship, establishing madrasas and supporting theological advancement',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg?_wi=3',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Religious institutions'
             },
             {
               id: '04',
               title: 'Economic Development',
-              description: 'Revitalized trade routes, encouraged merchants, and developed infrastructure that enriched the empire\'s treasury and cities',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg?_wi=4',
+              description: "Revitalized trade routes, encouraged merchants, and developed infrastructure that enriched the empire's treasury and cities",              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marine-composition-with-vintage-paper_23-2147804707.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Trade and commerce'
             }
           ]}
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               role: 'Architectural Marvel',
               company: '15th Century Achievement',
               rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg?_wi=1',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Samarkand Registan'
             },
             {
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               role: 'Islamic Golden Age',
               company: 'Scholarly Excellence',
               rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg?_wi=2',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Cultural flourishing'
             },
             {
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               role: 'Governmental Model',
               company: 'Organizational Influence',
               rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg?_wi=3',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Administrative system'
             },
             {
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               role: 'Geopolitical Impact',
               company: 'Lasting Influence',
               rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg?_wi=4',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/cairo-skyline-background_23-2147878728.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Historical influence'
             }
           ]}
@@ -223,9 +223,8 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             {
               id: '1',
               category: ['Architecture', 'Heritage'],
-              title: 'Samarkand\'s Registan',
-              excerpt: 'The iconic Registan complex stands as a testament to Timurid architectural brilliance with its three magnificent madrasas',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/vintage-antique-ancient-kettle-marble-background_114579-46840.jpg?_wi=1',
+              title: "Samarkand's Registan",              excerpt: 'The iconic Registan complex stands as a testament to Timurid architectural brilliance with its three magnificent madrasas',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/vintage-antique-ancient-kettle-marble-background_114579-46840.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Samarkand Registan',
               authorName: 'Historical Archive',
               authorAvatar: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/vintage-antique-ancient-kettle-marble-background_114579-46840.jpg',
@@ -236,7 +235,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               category: ['Art', 'Craftsmanship'],
               title: 'Timurid Decorative Arts',
               excerpt: 'Intricate tilework, calligraphy, and geometric patterns showcase the sophisticated artistic traditions of the era',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/hand-drawn-art-nouveau-frame-design_23-2149633965.jpg?_wi=1',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/hand-drawn-art-nouveau-frame-design_23-2149633965.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Timurid decorative arts',
               authorName: 'Museum Collections',
               authorAvatar: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/hand-drawn-art-nouveau-frame-design_23-2149633965.jpg',
@@ -247,7 +246,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               category: ['Portrait', 'Manuscripts'],
               title: 'Historical Portraits & Manuscripts',
               excerpt: 'Preserved manuscripts and artistic depictions provide rare glimpses into the life and times of the great conqueror',
-              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/woman-holding-bottle_155996-19.jpg?_wi=1',
+              imageSrc: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/woman-holding-bottle_155996-19.jpg',
               imageAlt: 'Historical portraits',
               authorName: 'Historical Records',
               authorAvatar: 'http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/woman-holding-bottle_155996-19.jpg',