I made this interpretive image during the few hours we spent in this western Bolivian city the day before we flew into Sucre. The young man lighting a candle in the Santa Cruz Cathedral follows a practice going back to ancient times. Early Christians first burned candles at tombs within the catacombs of Rome, using prayer as a sign of solidarity between the living and the dead. Today, people of many faiths also light candles to affirm the power of goodness over the darkness of evil. Eight candles flicker within this image. The tallest one belongs to the young man. The others symbolize the faith of others who have come this way that evening. The young man’s hand is slightly blurred as he withdraws it. His expression, clothed in darkness, is solemn and focused. His belief is palpable. The flame of his candle glows squarely over his heart.