Sheena Suwart, What Winter Leaves Behind (August theme: Seasons)

Winter doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it shows up quietly, in the mist, in the stillness, in a curled brown leaf against a blue morning. This image was taken on a cold winter day, when everything felt paused. It’s a reminder that even in the bare, quiet moments, there’s beauty to be found, if you’re looking for it.

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