This is the last post documenting my trip to India. I am likely to post additional images and stories from the trip – but those will come much later. I want to end the trip-logue with two images of a woman in Varanasi. Of all the faces on the people I had the great joy to meet throughout India – those that were happy, sad, excited, laughing, crying, bewildered, surprised, animated, serene, mournful, open, suspicious, timid, aggressive – hers is the face I will always remember and the one that will, for me, express India in its fullest.
I don’t know her name, but to me she is India. Beautiful. Timeless, despite so many years. Her face says tranquility, serenity, strength, perseverance, pride, hope, and most of all, dignity.
I will see her face whenever I think back on India.
Namaskār, Lisa
Great post!
And as we Indians keep saying,”phir ana”
it means please visit india again!
Thanks – and I plan to!
Wonderful!
Thank you Ursula
The first image is AMAZING!!
Steve McCurry.. eat your hear out!
Susan: you crack me up. I think Mr McCurry has nothng to worry about! But I do appreciate the compliment!
Your whole series is beautiful and poignant. The photography and writing is wonderful. You have a real talent there, young lady.
Hi Bob. Thanks so much for the lovely compliment – and the reference to “young” lady!!! I hope you and Bunkie are doing – and traveling a lot!
Lisa – what a fantastic face!! Thank you for sharing it with us. Great to see what depth, character, and soul a naturally aging face offers to us.
Hi Carol. She is really amazing, isnt she? I wish I knew her age, but she spoke no English and there was no one around to interpret. We communicated solely through gestures and smiles. I love her.
Very well said Lisa. This is such an amazing picture.
What a wonderful way of knowing various parts, people, culture and traditions of India through your brilliant photoblog and personal narratives. Enjoying it very much !
Thank you Amit. I had such a wonderful time in India. I can hardly wait to get back! I hope all is well with you. Take care.
Beautiful writing & imagery, Lisa! Her face holds so many stories…
Thank you Tricia – I appreciate the compliment!