A City's Rainy Embrace

A City's Rainy Embrace

LibArt 2025

This photo was taken on a rainy day in Chicago, where strangers hurried under umbrellas and raincoats, shuffling through slick sidewalks and puddles. Despite being a visitor, in the rain I felt an unexpected sense of home. Across the globe, we all share the feeling of cold drops on our skin, with wet strands of hair glued to our faces, speed-walking to our destinations. I noticed in the rain, people tend to be more gracious towards strangers—holding doors, sharing smiles, offering a nod, acknowledging the universal sensation of rain washing over us. The animals, locals, and tourists alike seek refuge from the storm, and as such, the downpour unites us.

Ariana Siddique
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology major

2025

Belong to Creator

Digital photography
8" X 10"