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The Cross from Ancient Times

Photographer

Wang, Yong

Category

Nature Photography - River and Stream

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

China

The freezing air cut through me, making every breath feel more present. Across the frozen lake, a cross took shape, not built, not placed, but formed by the meeting of a branch and its shadow. A quiet sign, fleeting yet undeniable. In that moment, the difference didn’t seem to matter.

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