20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Embrace the path you chose

Padua's arcades have something special. I don't really remember what time of the day it was when I took this, but I remember the urgency of picking up my camera and taking the photo. The urgency of picking up my camera contrasts with the peace the photo gives to me. For me, it feels like our potential is endless. And whichever the path you choose, it is the right path for you in that moment, even when it ends up being the wrong one.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Italy
Camera: SP-3000
Copyright: © Marta Damasio