21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Strings of Hope

Set in the Lower East Side, a neighborhood known for its immigrant history, this image is a testament to the many dreams held, lost, and chased on these very streets. Every individual has their balloons to carry, their own stories to tell. Here, we are invited to ponder upon our own.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Manhattan, New York, United States of America
Camera: LEICA Q2
Copyright: © Tony Le