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Past is present

Night scene of large hotel
Past is present - Photographer Jiachen Zhang

Location: Chongqing, China
Date: May 2021
Photographer: Jiachen Zhang
University Affiliation: Undergraduate Student
Home Country: China
Category: Places
Award: Honorable Mention

"The outside of Hongya cave looks historical, which makes it very outstanding while nearby a lot of skyscrapers. In this strong contrast between ancient and modern, it is reminding although the past is history, it is a cultural treasure inherited from my ancient, standing until now. Moreover, it is serving tons of people to entertaining and relaxing which makes it like a present given by our ancestors. That is why I name it "Past is present."