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Ocklawaha River Matt Benson Ocklawaha River Matt Benson

Two Rivers: The Upper Ocklawaha

I explored the upper Ocklawaha River and found myself drawn to the contrast between its natural, meandering form and the sections shaped by human hands. I found in the river a reflection of myself — a longing to break free from constraint and find a path toward something wilder, more authentic, more free.

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