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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Wings

The photograph depicts two matchsticks personified as human figures, with one having a feather as a wing and the other a leaf. They symbolize cooperation and mutual support, showing that together they can rise higher than they could individually. The burning heads of the matchsticks, with flames intertwining into one, represent the intensity of their shared pursuit of a goal, illustrating that unity brings both strength and risk. This image is a metaphor for synergy, demonstrating that together something exceptional can be achieved, even though it may involve sacrifice and danger.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Kraków, Poland
Copyright: © Grzegorz Wójcik