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After the Storm

I woke to a quiet brightness in the clouds, listening to the soft rhythm of the last raindrops, with a feeling that something might be waiting. When I stepped outside, a full arc of color had risen over the Malibu coastline - a reminder of why we wait out the storm.

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Michael Manfredo Profile

I am a fine art photographer, yoga teacher, and tai chi instructor based in Malibu, California. My photography is a way of listening - using patience, light, and long exposures to slow time and deepen presence.

Finished 30th in the Final Round of the January 2026 Competition
Previous Rounds

1st in their Group in the Semifinal Round

1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round One