LINGLING GUAN, Embrace the Roar (PLACES 2026)

Standing before the roaring waterfall in the Alps, a solitary figure embraces the overwhelming force of nature. The mist, rain, and thunder of falling water blur the boundary between human and landscape, capturing a fleeting moment of awe, humility, and connection.

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