The theme of “participate” is, to me, not just a reminder of the power of participation, nor just a call to participate. I also took it as a call to remember those among us who are discouraged, rather than encouraged, to participate in the culture and day-to-day lives that the rest of us take for granted—those who are neglected and cast aside, the people who fill in the gaps. I took this picture in London this past December because the woman in the center caught my eye. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, she was sweetly and serenely feeding pigeons and playing her harmonica. Despite being unable to participate in the activity of the city, she made her small corner of it beautiful.