23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Trace of Solitude

Even with just one foot, if we have the ability to move, we can journey through mountains, forests, and oceans. I still have one foot left to stay, and that very foot pulls me toward new experiences. What I’ve learned from immigration is that even with one foot, we can still travel.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Camera: iPhone 13
Copyright: © Sam Motallebi