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© Alyssa Wiens. All rights reserved.
The Dom Cathedral in Cologne, The River Rhein in Germany.
This abandoned facility in rural Maryland sits a few hundred yards from civilization. The building's slow erosion and uncomfortable calmness reflect an ignored reality.
St. John's cathedral.
The road to Wormsloe state park.
Fort Plulaski in Savannah, GA.
Exploring the fields of rural Maryland, this abandoned barn had been consumed by the earth. Man made objects collected dust and rust, invoking thoughts of what had been and is no more.
knot of existence
Nashville, TN 4th of July.
My sister, beautifully gazing at flowers.
The streets of Tucson are plastered with colored murals and graffiti, indicative of a vibrant culture and proud heritage.
The streets of Tucson are plastered with colored murals and graffiti, indicative of a vibrant culture and proud heritage.
First steps
The sun sets on 80 Mile beach
Dusk in the desert of Arizona transforms the landscape. Dark silhouettes emerge from the ground, in stark contrast to the brightly colored sky.
Boats in the harbour in Bali
While hiking with family is the Sonoran Desert, rock formations came alive in the bright sunlight. A profile of an elderly woman gazing upon miles of baked earth.
'A penny for your thoughts' - My son Bryce pondering over the magnificent architecture of Musee du Louvre - one of the world's largest museums, most visited art museum in the world and a historic monu
A frigid, January day at Wingaersheek Beach in Massachusetts.
In my room.
Natalie on the steps.
A weekend with my girlfriend.
A beautiful Saturday afternoon with my beautiful friend Emily.
Watching in Rome. In Italy people were obvious to watch each other.The man pictured and dress of Italian women was typical that summer.
9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
First steps

First steps

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Alyssa Wiens
Port Coquitlam, Canada
Member since 2014
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© Alyssa Wiens.
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Image Source: digital
Date Taken: 06.2011
Filed Under: People
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Date Uploaded: July 28, 2011, 12:48 p.m.
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Camera Model: NIKON D3000
Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f16
ISO: ISO400
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