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