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The ferry lurched as the cold November wind whipped across the water, stinging my face and hands. I pulled my jacket tighter around me and adjusted the camera strap on my shoulder, focusing on the small details to ground myself in the moment. The Staten Island Ferry was crowded, its usual hum of voices blending with the churn of the engines and the slap of waves against the hull. I was here as part of a weekend-long photo seminar—a rare chance to escape and immerse myself in something that brought me peace.

I found a good vantage point on the way to Staten Island and managed a few shots—statue, skyline, sea—but the cold drove me back inside. On the return trip, the ferry was even more packed, and the wind howled as the sun dipped lower, painting the sky in fiery hues.

Then I saw it.

The sun was setting, the sky burning with color. I looked toward the Statue of Liberty, and there was a sailboat just passing in front of it. The scene was a photographer’s dream shot, especially for me—a veteran. There was something profound about it, something that resonated beyond just composition and lighting.

I've always found solace in the presence of the Statue of Liberty. Its significance is deeply rooted in my experiences, echoing the stories of countless others who have sought freedom, hope, and a new beginning. The inscription on its base has always moved me:

"Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."

Those words aren’t just poetry; they’re a promise, one I’ve carried with me through war and through life’s battles.

I raised my camera, adjusted the settings quickly, and took the shot. The shutter clicked, freezing the moment forever. Then I lowered the camera, choosing to simply watch as the ferry glided forward.

When I later sat down to edit the photo, I saw more than just an image. The sailboat, dwarfed by the statue but moving forward despite the wind, became a metaphor for the resilience of all who come seeking a better life. The Statue of Liberty, standing steadfast, reminds us that even in the fiercest storms, the ideals upon which this country was founded endure.

As I looked at the shot, I couldn’t help but feel a deep connection—to history, to those who had come before, and to those who would come after. The Statue of Liberty, a silent witness to generations, continued to lift her lamp beside the golden door, a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.

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