There’s a lot of beauty in that last photo, and you might just miss it for the landscape. My mind paints a story (that might be wrong) in which this quiet moment is appreciated differently by each person.
Some stand back, taking in both the group and the pixel-less edge of the world. Some gather, yet at arm’s length—enjoying the moment, wanting to be part of the community and ritual, but also perhaps reflecting on their autonomy. The majority clump together, soaking up the communal presence.
And to the right, if you look closely—two people, sitting, together, quietly, in confidence.
It does feel important for me to add that at least some people standing apart from the crowd were in fact feeling out of place and a bit lonely. I think the reasons for this were generally upstream of this particular moment, but realizing that did give me some thoughts about how to approach things next year throughout the day.
There’s a lot of beauty in that last photo, and you might just miss it for the landscape. My mind paints a story (that might be wrong) in which this quiet moment is appreciated differently by each person.
Some stand back, taking in both the group and the pixel-less edge of the world. Some gather, yet at arm’s length—enjoying the moment, wanting to be part of the community and ritual, but also perhaps reflecting on their autonomy. The majority clump together, soaking up the communal presence.
And to the right, if you look closely—two people, sitting, together, quietly, in confidence.
Photographer notwithstanding, no one is alone.
It does feel important for me to add that at least some people standing apart from the crowd were in fact feeling out of place and a bit lonely. I think the reasons for this were generally upstream of this particular moment, but realizing that did give me some thoughts about how to approach things next year throughout the day.
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