Waterfall

Artist: Ellen Li
Writer: Michelle Lo
Editor: Nathan Turbeaugh

Ellen Li, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, has been taking pictures of life’s natural beauties since she was young as a way to preserve her memories of charming scenery and Earth’s beauty. Her passion for photography began when her dad would take pictures of her as a kid which eventually rubbed off on her—turning her into the brilliant photographer she is today. This particular picture of a small waterfall was taken on her visit to South Korea during her summer break. Li captured this scene using her iPhone and it took her thirty minutes to edit its natural hues. The photo portrays her melancholy and bittersweetness through its darker hues, as it was her last day in Korea.