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Aria Peyton

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Lost within the frame

Aria Peyton

Submitted to Contest #258

The darkroom glowed an eerie shade of red as I pegged the last of the prints on the line to dry. Despite the hundreds of photos currently downloading to my computer from my weekend in the snow-covered peaks, there was nothing quite like developing film. A certain satisfaction to having hands-on involvement.I walked the length of the room, taking in the black-and-white detail of the mountain range, the contrasts between stark white snow and grey clouds to the darkened tree line and all the shades of the leaves. My smile froze as I reached the...

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From the diary of a jewel thief

Aria Peyton

Submitted to Contest #14

The vista before us flickers, the shimmering light interrupted by something else on the ocean. Backlit by the sun bouncing off the gentle waves, it is hard to see what is blocking the perfect view. Little by little, the object gains on us, slowly revealing itself. We watch as the tiny boat approaches, not knowing why it is here. Behind me, I feel the captain move. Unsure what he is doing, I flick my head around to see. When his form slowly arises from behind the wheel, I spot something in his hand. Though he tries to hide it, I can see him ...

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