A Part of the Bend

Photographer

Bodhisatta Maiti

Category

Nature Photography - Natural Art

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

United States

This photo was taken at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, US, a place often crowded with tourists. I wanted to capture the full curve of the bend, but the view was too busy with tourists, and I didn't get satisfactory shots. So I moved to a quieter spot with less number of tourists, where only a part of the bend was visible. Still, this part of the bend looked peaceful and beautiful. Sometimes in life, we don’t get the full picture or everything we hope for. But even a part of something special can hold its own beauty and meaning. This moment reminded me to appreciate what we have, even if it’s not the whole.

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