This photo of a Christmas tree captures the essence of beauty in its purest form. The soft glow of the lights, the delicate ornaments, and the intricate details of the tree come together to create a sense of warmth and wonder. It’s not just the visual appeal that makes it beautiful—it’s the feelings it evokes, the memories of holidays past, and the promise of joyful moments yet to come.
— Arhana Karsaliya
I chose to photograph two students standing in the hallway, enraptured by the orchestra rehearsal in the upstairs library. It’s a candid shot – a moment of pure, unadulterated curiosity. That may not be what our culture typically defines as “beauty” in the physical sense, but I think we’re all at our most beautiful when we engage with things that are bigger than us.
— Karen Wei
My picture of beauty is the three friends in the picture. One of the most beautiful relationships in a person’s life is friendship. It is often the first bond that a person forms independently. In this picture, the girls’ vibrant smiles light up the scene, enhancing its charm. A genuine smile, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful traits a person can possess.
— Shubhi Bhagat
I chose this photo because I felt it was a good representation for beauty. The ant’s eye view better allows you to see the tree and gives it a grander sense of scale. I feel like it adds to the scene and represents not to take things for granted. Despite this tree being very small and not very noticeable in the courtyard, it adds so much to the Courtyard’s identity and makes it much more beautiful.
— Michael Smalling
I chose this picture because I think girlhood is one of the best ways to represent beauty and all it entails. The sheer attention to the conversation and exchange between talking and listening during the one break they have during the day captures their beauty. In society, beauty is often only seen as the exterior, and though the girls in the picture are very pretty, their friendship helps their beauty shine through even more.
— Aanya Chand
This photo captures beauty because there are four friends outside, enjoying the chilly weather outside while eating lunch.
— Layan Kharouf
I chose this photo because I think it represents nostalgia. For many, the holidays are a time of family gathering and creating new memories, and I believe that is beautiful. I took this picture of a Christmas tree in the library to symbolize the holidays.
— Grace Setera
I chose this photo because the beauty is represented by the paintings on the wall. The rusted wall acts as a contrast to the beautiful works that brighten it up and bring some life in. It shows the painter’s thoughts and feelings that went into the drawings.
— Daphne Huang
To me, beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, even if it is a total stranger. I chose this photo as, although I’ve never met this person, her beauty is very evident in the way she carries herself, radiates confidence, and brings an aura of grace that speaks louder than words.
— Fedra Robles
- I took this photo when some random kid said to take it in the commons.
- I took this photo because I was hungry and I wanted ramen too and it looked good. I’m hungry.
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
— Kai Gabo
This is exemplified beauty because it adds color to our day, by lighting up the courtyard with paintings, painted by our peers. Art is beautiful because it captures the depth of human emotions and imagination.
— Adrianna DiGuglielmo
I chose this photo to represent beauty because when passing this hallway I’ve always admired the way light passes through the windows during different times of the day. Even though it wasn’t intentional, I also think the exaggerated contrast between the bright light and the dark background add to the beauty of the image.
— Hana Su
