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A Golden Pause

A girl traveling alone experiences a moment self-discovery as she witnesses the sun set quietly between the mountains in the Scottish Highlands. She takes in her surroundings, observing the golden rays peaking over the mountains and hearing the wind blow through the grasslands. For a brief moment, nothing else matters, time truly comes to standstill. This photo was captured to remember A Golden Pause in Glencoe, Scotland at the Wee White House.

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Just a girl doing things & documenting it along the way

Finished 81st in the Final Round of the June 2025 Competition
Previous Rounds

2nd in their Group in the Semifinal Round

2nd in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round One