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A young girl participating in a protest.

As I captured images of the tumultuous protest, my lens focused on a dedicated girl standing alongside her mother, who simply held a flag. In that chaotic scene, I witnessed a poignant moment of connection reflected in her eyes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Brussels, Belgium
Camera: X-T3
Copyright: © Alexandre Nguyen