Crimson photographers traveled across the globe during the College’s spring break last week, documenting scenes from vibrant cities, quiet natural landscapes, and everything in between. From windmill villages in the Netherlands and slot canyons in Arizona to tropical ecosystems in Southern Florida and historic streets in Puerto Rico, these snapshots capture moments from across the country and around the world.

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false By Sarah G. Erickson

While exploring Southern Florida with her Plant Systematics class, Sarah G. Erickson ’25 documented the intersection of fire, water, and life in subtropical ecosystems. Her images – from wildflower meadows and fire-adapted flora to lounging alligators and bright grasshoppers – capture the ecological richness of the Everglades and Big Cypress National Parks.

By Hugo C. Chiasson

In Palm Desert, California, Hugo C. Chiasson ’28 captured a golf course bathed in warm evening light. As the sun set behind the mountains, the scene was lit with soft golden tones that stretched across the landscape.

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Unassuming Peephole in Viejo San Juan -

false By Mae T. Weir

Mae T. Weir’s ’27 lens found stillness and vibrancy across Puerto Rico, from the colorful facades of the streets of Viejo San Juan to the quiet refuge of a bookshop in the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña. Even behind a hidden peephole in the city, she uncovered moments where nature quietly reclaimed a small part of the city.

By Briana Howard Pagán

Also in Puerto Rico, at the edge of Viejo San Juan, Briana Howard Pagán ‘26 photographed a stone sentry box known as a “garita” at Castillo San Felipe del Morro. The 16th-century Spanish fort remains a prominent symbol of the city’s colonial past, overlooking the Atlantic from its stone ramparts.

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Street in Amsterdam at twilight -

false By Stella A. Gilbert

Stella A. Gilbert’s ’26 photos span Amsterdam and the nearby village of Zaandijk, known for its operational windmills and preserved Dutch heritage. In Zaandijk, she photographed a small chocolate shop with a make-your-own hot chocolate bar, as well as tools and clogs hanging in a functioning sawmill powered by wind. In Amsterdam, she captured the street of Spuistraat just after sunset, with the twin towers of De Krijtberg church rising in the distance.

By Mahbuba Sumiya

On a quiet, overcast day in Martha’s Vineyard, Mahbuba Sumiya ’25 captured a serene encounter with a group of alpacas at the Island Alpaca Company.

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false By Lotem L. Loeb

Lotem L. Loeb ’27 photographed dramatic desert landscapes across Arizona, from the smooth, sculpted walls of Upper Antelope Canyon to the towering red buttes in Sedona’s Red Rock State Park. Located just outside of Page, Antelope Canyon is part of the Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park and was formed over millions of years by erosion and flash floods. Her photos highlight how sunlight traces the curves of the canyon, accentuating its layered sandstone and vivid natural colors.

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Las Terrenos Art Shop -

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Boat in Dominican Republic -

false By Ike J. Park

From a baby humpback whale waving its fin in the waters of Samaná to a brown pelican mid-flap in Los Haitises National Park, Ike J. Park ’25 captures the vibrant life of the Dominican Republic. His journey through Las Terrenas, including a stop at a colorful local art shop, reveals both the natural beauty and human creativity of the island.