/* Ensure carousel fills full screen and images scale properly */
.carousel,
.carousel-inner,
.carousel-item {
    height: 100vh;
}

    .carousel-item img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        object-fit: cover; /* This keeps aspect ratio but fills the area */
    }
/* CTA Button */
.cta-hero-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vivid-azure) 0%, #0199d4 100%);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(5, 184, 253, 0.3);
 padding: 15px 30px;

}
/* Optional: style the captions for better readability */
.carousel-caption {
    bottom: 20%;
    z-index: 10;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Zoom animation effect */
.carousel-item-zoom {
    animation: zoomIn 1s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
    from {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* smooth fade between items */
.carousel-fade .carousel-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

    .carousel-fade .carousel-item.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    }