America’s Favorite Photos
Rekindling America’s Appreciation of Photography

Solemn Resolution

I took this picture when I was at a pivotal time of realizing what I needed to do with myself despite the constant burden of having a mental disorder and I edited the lighting to have a dramatic effect that would accentuate a sense of mystery and despair entwined with determination

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I'm Cory Backholm. I do have whats known as obsessive compulsive disorder; its hell on Earth sometimes to deal with but I'd rather have this than for it to affect anyone else like its affected me. I really appreciate the opportunity to upload that

Finished 40th in the Final Round of the April 2025 Competition
Previous Rounds

2nd in their Group in the Semifinal Round

2nd in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

2nd in their Group in Round One