The Eyes Told the Story

[lindyannajones]

These are the last photos of the Dias de los Muertos Parade. I found this second photo of the woman with the haunting eyes and liked it even better than my first photo I posted of her. The paint conceals but the eyes reveal.

*

Half Life
*
We walk through half our life
as if it were a fever dream
*
barely touching the ground
*
our eyes half open
our heart half closed.

*

~ Stephen Levine (Excerpt)~

[katmd]

nice pictures...i like the drama in the first one...thanks!

[private]

I really like the second one. Its as though you can see her through all the make-up.

[SusanH1970]

Linda, I loved the first when I saw it, but in that second one her eyes go right through me. You've captured such a powerful gaze! Amazing how her eyes stand out so beautifully, even with all the makeup.

[fstopMike]

Deep wells of life
Reflecting the inner soul
Cannot be denied
Thwarting death's goal

Body lies cold and still
Loved ones mourn the waste
God's spirit ever lives
Safe in His arms of grace
~Mike~

I've enjoyed this series immensely.....

[lindyannajones]

Originally Posted by private

I really like the second one. Its as though you can see her through all the make-up.

You know what I like? I like that I was bold enough to ask her to pose for me. It took everything I had to ask but then she struck this cool pose.

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Linda, I loved the first when I saw it, but in that second one her eyes go right through me. You've captured such a powerful gaze! Amazing how her eyes stand out so beautifully, even with all the makeup.

Here it is in color. And Susan, she was posing for another photographer, so I just took advantage of the moment. I'm finally getting it, though. If you don't get a good shot of the eyes, the photo will be found lacking. See...I'm learning from you!

[dmpete]

I really like the first one myself. Great shots.

[Fred flyfisher]

Wonderful shots Linda. I find the BW especially nice. And you're right.... her eyes reveal a lot.

[kgb224]

Wonderful series of pictures captured by you.

[tycooder]

Lindy tell me thats not Jane Fonda ...or maybe her brother Peter? very cool!