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At the Roots: Unearthing Your Own Story - Image of a hand holding a lens showing roots

At the Roots: Unearthing Your Own Story

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Numerous red Chinese lanterns are hung overhead, decorating a street fair with a crowd of people below.
Culture, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Anika K.

Camera used: iPhone 14

A small, traditional house with a tiled roof, white columns, and wooden doors and shutters, surrounded by lush greenery.
Our Roots, Our Story!, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Anjana Gopan

Camera used: Canon 500D

Two people in a wooden boat on a river, one standing and casting a fishing net, the other sitting and rowing, with lush green trees in the background.
Old Traditions, Calm Water, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Anjana Gopan

Camera used: Canon 500D

Two older women sitting on a couch in front of a staircase.
Moms, about 2005, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Bob L.

Camera used: iPhone 8 Plus

A person's face is partially illuminated by sunlight casting a pattern of shadows from blinds onto their cheek and forehead.
I Come From Light, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Brandy R.

Camera used: Samsung S24

A cluster of small purple flowers blooms atop exposed tree roots on a forest floor.
Where I Take Root, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Brandy R.

Camera used: Samsung S24

View of a green landscape through an arched doorway with chairs in the foreground.
1 Corinthians 12:27, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Bri S.

Camera used: Nikon N75, 35mm

A large wooden cross stands in the foreground, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Behind it, a lush green mountain rises, with a town nestled in the valley below.
John 3:16, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Bri S.

Camera used: Nikon N75, 35mm

A close-up of a child with blue eyes and pigtails, holding up a colorful autumn leaf.
A Niece's Gift, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Britt P.

Camera used: Canon EOS Rebel T5

A young boy outside in a yard making blow bubbles using a plastic bubble gun.
In the Eyes of a Nephew, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Britt P.

Camera used: Canon EOS Rebel T5

The reflection of a sunset sky with clouds and trees in a camera lens.
Nature Within, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Brooke R.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy S24

A pair of train tracks recede into the distance, flanked by green trees and a cloudy sky.
Journey Unfinished, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Brooke R.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy S24

Two glasses of water with roots growing from carrot tops and other plant cuttings, set on a plate against a backdrop of a sunset through an open doorway.
Tiny Roots - The beginning, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Deepa G.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy 22

A bright sun shines in a clear blue sky over the ocean, with gentle waves lapping a sandy beach lined with green foliage.
Born and Bred for Generations, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Heather F.

Camera used: iPhone 16 Pro Max

A young person with braided hair stands in a golf course at sunset. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Legacy, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Heather F.

Camera used: Sony Alpha7 IV

A close-up view of a plant's root system, showing thick, tangled, pale brown and white roots emerging from dark soil.
Hope Root, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Heather Heebner

Camera used: iPhone

A dog and a baby sit on a blanket in a grassy yard, looking towards a wooden fence and trees under a clear blue sky.
Wide Open Spaces, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Jessica D.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy S25

A large tree with exposed roots stands beside a stone wall and a gravel path.
Salem Roots, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Joan D.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy phone

A sunlit forest path winds alongside a low stone wall, bordered by pine needles and fallen leaves. Tall trees with green leaves and bare branches reach towards a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Roots Around Walden Pond, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Joan D.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy phone

A wide scenic view of rolling hills and mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds, illuminated by the golden light of sunset.
Roots Forsyth-001, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by John L.

Camera used: Nikon D850

A lush garden scene with a curved green bridge over a pond reflecting colorful trees and foliage.
Gibbs Monet Bridge, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Ray Carroll

Camera used: Nikon D810

Close-up of pale yellow flowers with dark centers, surrounded by green leaves against a dark background.
Cherokee Rose, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Ray Carroll

Camera used: Nikon D810

An osprey in flight carrying nesting material in its talons against a pale sky.
Transatlantic, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Ricardo M.

Camera used: Canon 90D

A Gulf Fritillary butterfly with orange, white, and black patterned wings rests on a bright red flower against a blurred green background.
Et in Arcadia ego, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Ricardo M.

Camera used: Canon 90D

A young girl holds a decorative tray with several lit diyas and rose petals, smiling at the camera.
Spiritual Festival, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Ritika Wadhwa

Camera used: iPhone 18 Pro

A serene temple complex with red-tiled roofs reflected in a calm body of water.
Reflections of the Source, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Shoba K.

Camera used: Samsung Galaxy S9

A hand holds a walnut shell half with a heart-shaped opening, with a walking path and shadows in the background.
Heart of the Matter, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Tracy M.

Camera used: Apple iPhone 15 Pro

A moss-covered rock in a forest is partially covered with fallen brown and orange leaves, with a tree stump visible to the left.
Falling, opens enlarged photo in a new page.

by Tracy M.

Camera used: Apple iPhone 15 Pro