the beauty of years

It was so wonderful to watch the flickr pool filled with all of your "faces" photos unfold. Image after image illustrating a range of human emotions--a perfect example of how a photograph can capture a story where words are not needed . I saw innocence, joy and wonder vividly jump off my computer screen as I flipped through page after page of your photos. From the fresh face of a newborn to the wisdom of years shown in our elders I was mesmerized by your ability to get up close and personal with your subjects whether they be family, friends, clients, or strangers on the street.

~Mimo~'s photo below so beautifully captures a moment in time with this man on the streets of Shanghai. I was immediately pulled in and wondered what his story is, and whether there is a tale he could tell for every line on his face. It reminded me of this photo I took in Vietnam several years ago. I was drawn to this woman as she worked diligently on her embroidery surrounded by young girls, all members of the Black Hmong group near SaPa. I thought then and I still think now that she is beautiful with years...each of her life experiences seemingly etched onto the canvas of her face.

~christy {urban muser}

gerascophobia~ explore~ thank you! by ~mimo~