Mikey Ratcliffe, Echoes of Time (October theme: Light and Dark)

In the historic Castle Hotel in York, Western Australia, a man sits absorbed in his newspaper, framed by the dramatic beams of sunlight pouring through a grand circular window. The black-and-white tones enhance the moody atmosphere, evoking a sense of timelessness. The interplay of light and shadow hints at the stories etched within the hotel's walls, rumored to be haunted. This photograph captures not just a moment, but an echo of history and whispers of the past, lingering in the serene presence of the reader.

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