23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Queen Of Cups

Loosely taking inspiration from the tarot card, The Queen of Cups, my friend sits on a little wooden chair amidst a gently flowing river on a peaceful, overcast December. The river represents the flow of our emotions, while her perching on her throne (wooden chair) represents some dominion over such emotions. This Queen of Cups, then, is a testament of our strength to be in touch with our feelings while not letting ourselves drown in them.

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Date Taken: 12.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Philippines
Copyright: © Ridge Ross De Veyra