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Gossamer Forest

Early morning on the trail at Letchworth State Park captures the fragile and gentle beauty of nature. The sun breaking through the trees creates an otherworldly effect on the atmosphere shared by trees and the random chipmunk. The sun's rays expose the delicate spiderwebs weaved overnight, dotting the forest floor. A moment captured when I stopped to breathe in the early morning mist.

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Laura Steves Profile

I am a mother of three, educator of over 20 years, volunteer. In my free time, you can find me hiking, reading, restoring my old truck, and making art. I keep busy doing volunteer work with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference as a cartographer, Regional Trail Coordinator, and Ambassador.

Finished 167th in the Final Round of the August/September 2024 Competition
Previous Rounds

12th in their Group in the Semifinal Round

10th in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

2nd in their Group in Round Six

1st in their Group in Round Five

2nd in their Group in Round Four

1st in their Group in Round Three

2nd in their Group in Round Two

1st in their Group in Round One