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Old or new, I belong to the nature!
Being socially distant start hard, but end beautiful. I went back to the nature, where we could gather without fear.
We make fire, and hot tea, enjoying and celebratin  the moment of freedom and friendship.

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Still a community. Even when socially distanced.

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Still a community. Even when socially distanced.

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Still a community. Even if socially distanced.

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Still a community. Even if socially distanced.
(By Cristina Sabando Alvarez)

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Sunny Summer! Right in front of WashU!

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Standing with a blanket, under the blanket of stars

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Whenever life gets overwhelming, I go and spend a night under the stars in solitude.

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Though we are wearing masks, they don't prevent us from communicating with others or sharing our emotions.

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Time is flying... Even if the pandemic has not come to an end, we should move on living with some changes. To compensate for what we lost during the first year of the pandemic, I continue traveling and visiting new places. The couple in this photo represents my new normal, keeping their distance per the warning above and sanitizing their hands with their masks on while traveling on a train.

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That's life
I tell you, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly

(Frank Sinatra)

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Being 100% remote for my PhD this past year has meant my new normal has become frequenting the Starbucks of different cities/States due to the availability of reliable Wifi. This has meant feeling less isolated, as a room full of strangers has become my new normal! - Rosie Dutt.

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The picture was captured when two students with masks were hurried to class on Danforth Campus.

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This picture was taken by me while I was in Florence, Italy, where I come from, on September 25 2020. I believe it perfectly represents our “New Normal”, where we must both put our trust in science, and have faith in whatever we believe, hoping for this to end.

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The start of our exploration - Becky Sun

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The start of our exploration - Becky Sun

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Finally here - We four international students, remote for our entire freshman years, are now finally able to gather here at St. Louis's metro station, seriously looking for where we want to start our safe explorations of this amazing city.

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The study cubbies in the olin library is the place I mostly hang out for my zoom classes.

Device: iPhone 13 Pro
Date: 11/20/2021

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Masks cannot isolate us because music makes us connected

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Masks cannot isolate us because music makes us connected

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This picture was taken while on a walk with my dog in Forest Park. It was a chilly evening, the sunset was right on its point to enhance the warm colors of the fall, and the wind was blowing creating the most beautiful leaves song!

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The photo was taken during a float trip in Meramec River. To limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19, people are turning to outdoor activities and embracing the nature.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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"Inside out". This photo was taken on a beautiful Fall day. It is the nicest fall I've experienced in St Louis so far, making it even more enjoyable to go out and about, to go back on campus, to meet friends again. But that's also the meaning of this picture... after almost two years, the comfort of working from home still remains.

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The campus is silent at night , and at the same time it is 'safer'. Enjoy this night without a mask in front of the gorgeous architecture!

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Maybe you can’t go to the bar during covid times, but you can enjoy the sunrise and cocktails at home.

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Sunrise at my bedroom window-Hao Huang(MSFC-490881)

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Sunrise at my bedroom window-Hao Huang(MSFC-490881)

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During this special period, I think it's a good idea to stay at home more often. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset every day. Even we can't meet with friends or families often, we can still share the same beautiful scenery。

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The Great Forest Park Balloon Race Returned in September, 2021 after the COVID cancellation last year. This was the first time I stood so close to the hot air balloons. The gorgeous Balloon Glow on Friday evening was the best part to me in this event. I happened to take this photo when one balloon was illuminated by the burner. With the dazzling bike standing on the hill and the moonshine dripping from the sky, this "painting" got embellished by so many appealing spots. Like me, people enjoyed the time to go outdoors with significant others. We believed the balloons took our best wishes flying away, lighting the path to the future.

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This is me and my boyfriend in Los Angeles, wearing masks but we can see each other's smiling faces.

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Captured on an autumn afternoon. The sunshine falls perfectly on the trees and buildings ahead. That is our next stop.

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Winter comes and goes; nature has its own way to heal and prosper.

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St. Louis is orange at sunset.
I took this photo through the window of my lab, located on the medical campus.

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Refer to the attached PDF for a detailed description of this year's contest.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Natasha Mokeyeva at nmokeyeva@wustl.edu.

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See last year's photo contest! Haocheng Qin's photo titled Lunch time in hard days was the winner, and is displayed by the OISS, near DUC 330.