23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Quiet Moments of Learning

In the calm of a small classroom, a young girl rests her arms on an old wooden desk, her eyes quietly meeting the world beyond the lens. The soft light from the window falls gently on her face, revealing both innocence and strength. Around her, silence fills the room — a silence that speaks of dreams, hope, and the quiet struggle to learn.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
Copyright: © Lam Soon Tak