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with every puff of smoke, a story flows[/caption]
I was walking in an old street in Shanghai with my camera taking in all the sights, smells and noises of the crowded narrow lanes when an unusual sight drew me in. I looked inside a smoky large room packed with rickety tables, chairs, tea pots, and men in hats, so many men in hats. I walked in and after I stopped being looked at as the stranger in the village, I began to be approached by the curious of the gathered men. Each wanted to tell me stories, because this is what we humans do, we carry our his-story with us, in our minds, our hearts, etched on our faces and we long to tell them and to pass them on before we leave, so that parts of us can stay behind and make an indelible mark. I listened and tried my best to comprehend, but the best story this man can tell is written all over his face and I present it to you here in this frozen moment...
with every puff of smoke, a story flows[/caption]
I was walking in an old street in Shanghai with my camera taking in all the sights, smells and noises of the crowded narrow lanes when an unusual sight drew me in. I looked inside a smoky large room packed with rickety tables, chairs, tea pots, and men in hats, so many men in hats. I walked in and after I stopped being looked at as the stranger in the village, I began to be approached by the curious of the gathered men. Each wanted to tell me stories, because this is what we humans do, we carry our his-story with us, in our minds, our hearts, etched on our faces and we long to tell them and to pass them on before we leave, so that parts of us can stay behind and make an indelible mark. I listened and tried my best to comprehend, but the best story this man can tell is written all over his face and I present it to you here in this frozen moment...
12 responses to “Let me spin you a tale”
I’m all wow for this click of yours as well as the thoughts! Following you on twitter too 🙂
hats off! continue to share your inner light.
WOW great!!!!
A masterpiece , yes.
Full of beauty, stories, burdens, hope, and the spirit of humanity in this face.
Stunningly beautiful, Mimo. I love how the background looks like a painting.
very nice!
Thank you so much!!
Mimo, this photo is a masterpiece! And your writing is so thoughtful.
Thank you so much Josee! I appreciate your support very much!
Yes. it is a part of us. To tell stories, to entertain each other. We love to hear them – and see them – as well.
It sure is!! Thank you very much!
Fantastic capture, Mimo. It certainly is written on his face.
Thank you so much Fred! I appreciate your kind words and the RT!!