23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Pilgrims of Hope

Two women pass the Salzburg Cathedral in perfect, synchronized lockstep, their forms momentarily merging beneath a banner reading "Pilgrims of Hope." This fleeting moment of unity contrasts with the static weight of the institution behind them — a symbol of traditional power that has long overlooked the role of women.

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Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Salzburg, Austria
Copyright: © Martin Herfurt