Fort Payne, Alabama is that kind of unexpected treasure – a small town nestled between Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain that somehow manages to soothe your soul from the moment you arrive.

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Explore Xposure 2026 in Sharjah, where Emirati photographers showcase cosmic, microscopic, and emotional narratives at the ...