23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds: Where is the warmth found? A woman stands at the threshold of a shop, a participant in the fast, strict, and emotionally cool reality of the day. Next to her, the old screen radiates a dramatic glow, charged with the warmth of the past, its comforting narratives, and rich, deep emotions. The image captures a moment of pause where the cool tones and silent movement of lived reality contrast sharply with the beloved clamor and overwhelming feeling of the vintage TV’s world, prompting a question about the heart’s true refuge.

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Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Giza, Egypt
Copyright: © Salsabeel Hady