We travel, initially, to lose ourselves. Then we travel to find ourselves. To open our hearts and minds to learn more about the seven billion other people we share this big blue ball with.The greatest joy of traveling is to simply leave all my beliefs and notions behind, and to open my eyes wide and try to see the world without any preconceptions.
If you will take a little time to chat with the people you meet along the way, you soon realize that our similarities far exceed our differences. Even though our looks and beliefs may differ, our wants and needs, our hopes and desires are all about the same.
.. it’s such a thrill meeting people of different cultures, learning about and from them. It’s changed my perception about life, humanity and spirituality.
___A. R. Rahman
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
___Victor Hugo
Who sees the human face correctly: the photographer, the mirror, or the painter?
___Pablo Picasso
Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man.
___Edward Steichen
Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.
___Cesar Chavez
What do you think is the world’s most recognizable container of information? It’s the human face. We are constantly reading each other and responding.
___Jan Chipchase
There’s nothing more interesting than the landscape of the human face.
___Irvin Kershner
Oh, the Places We See
17 Nov 2014What a fabulous collection of faces! I wanted to tell you which one I liked best, but can’t choose. Perhaps the girl in the boat is the most fun expression, but I love all the faces, especially the ones with lines gathered over time. Thanks for sharing.
fotograffer
21 Nov 2014Isn’t it amazing how time expresses itself in our faces. I so appreciate your comment.
Dr_IQ
17 Nov 2014Great portraits.
fotograffer
21 Nov 2014Thank you very much.
gaiainaction
17 Nov 2014I totally love this album, your way of travelling is the most exciting and rewarding, and your photos of the people are just beautiful, will look at them again and again. Thank you for sharing these.
fotograffer
21 Nov 2014Thank you for such a kind, thoughtful comment. You have made my day!
anotherday2paradise
17 Nov 2014Amazing and wonderful portraits, Ron. The Irvin Kersher quote is so true. That last image is phenomenal.
fotograffer
21 Nov 2014That quote was new to me, but so true. Thanks Sylvia
Marie
17 Nov 2014Beautiful and evocative portraits.
fotograffer
21 Nov 2014Thank you so much Marie.
Pinetree Photo Nature Discovery
18 Nov 2014Wonderful collection of exquisitely photographed people. The background on the second Quito photo is so powerful.
fotograffer
19 Nov 2014The photo you mentioned was taken at an exhibition of World Press Photographers. The indigenous woman happened to be standing in front of one of the photos. I thought it quite powerful too. Thanks Carol.
Stefano Martellucci
19 Nov 2014Beautiful portraits, also for me, my reflex is the comunication port of my soul with the world around
fotograffer
19 Nov 2014Thanks Stefano, I appreciate your comment.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
9 Dec 2014I was unable to comment earlier thanks to slow internet, but better late than never! You blew this one to the moon and back – absolutely stunning! thanks! z
fotograffer
10 Dec 2014I have two more portrait series in drafts. Stay tuned! Thanks Z.
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fotograffer
10 Dec 2014Thank you.
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snaps22
1 Feb 2015Wonderful set Ron.
fotograffer
1 Feb 2015Thanks Jean and thank you for visiting.