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Walk through the smoke

This symbolic image captures a man walking through swirling smoke, his entire body obscured except for his legs. Against the ominous backdrop of a church and a crucifix, a figure with arms outstretched adds a sense of desperation, intensifying the emotional contrast and depth of the scene.

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Date Taken: 12.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Chandannagar, India
Copyright: © SRIJAN KUNDU