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17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Nyctophobia

This image portrays the phobia of darkness, nyctophobia. The photo shows darkness forming around the model. As it takes over her, she shields her eyes and creates an even greater depth in the darkness around her. The additional face hovering over her represents her soul leaving her body due to the fear that has overtaken her.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2019
Date Uploaded: 08.2019
Photo Location: Fort Wayne , Indiana, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6
Copyright: © Daryn Oberlin