Amanda Shopa, PhD

Weeks 53–56 of 209 Weeks

This black and white photograph features a large sign at the entrance of the Minnesota State Fair. It says "Hang in there, Minnesota." A fence is in the foreground, and a few wispy clouds dot the sky.
This black and white photograph shows a stand of several small mushrooms in the forest. The caps on the mushrooms appear stretched and patchy, and the photo's focus is soft, as if there is a lot of moisture in the air.
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." –Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo notes: I believe this photo was taken in Iowa in 2022.

Week 53 of 209 Weeks: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” –Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Photo Notes: I believe this photo was taken in Iowa in 2022.

This black and white photograph shows a woman preparing food at a restaurant. She has dark hair and is wearing gloves and an apron. In front of her is a small plate of food.
"Eating is so intimate. It's very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you're inviting a person into your life." –Maya Angelou. Photo notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024

Week 54 of 209 Weeks: “Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life.” –Maya Angelou

Photo Notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024

This black and white photograph shows several people waiting at Seoul Station. You can see people standing and seated. Some are in suits, some are in more casual clothing, and one is in a Catholic nun's habit. Sunlight streams through the tall glass walls of the station.
"Love will creep where it cannot go." –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Photo notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024

Week 55 of 209 Weeks: “Love will creep where it cannot go.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photo Notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024

This black and white photograph features a large sign at the entrance of the Minnesota State Fair. It says "Hang in there, Minnesota." A fence is in the foreground, and a few wispy clouds dot the sky.
"It ain't over til Minnesota has ICE's battle flag." —David Brauer, 2/12/26. Photo notes: This photo was taken in spring of 2020. I chose this photo because a "drawdown" was announced this week, but it feels like smoke and mirrors.

Week 56 of 209 Weeks: “It ain’t over til Minnesota has ICE’s battle flag.” —David Brauer, 2/12/26

Photo Notes: This photo was taken in spring of 2020. I chose this photo because a “drawdown” was announced this week, but it feels like smoke and mirrors.

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