23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Homesick Shadows
It captures the layered presence of memory and absence through a double exposure and photomontage of my parents’ yard. Shadows and light intertwine, folding past and present, home and distance, into a single frame. The image evokes longing and the quiet weight of separation, where physical spaces hold traces of those who are no longer near. It is a meditation on family, memory, and the emotional landscapes that persist beyond borders.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 70D |
| Copyright: | © Maryam Ghasempour Siahgaldeh |