Stacey Johnson , Force of Nature (PLACES 2026)

Drawn to the intensity of the falls, I wanted to capture the moment where beauty meets force. The mist softens the violence of the water, creating a tension between calm and chaos — a reminder of nature’s power and our vulnerability within it.

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