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    I took this at a monastery that I went to with the kids from the orphanage a while back. The monks there were donating blankets and towels to all the kids from the Umbrella Foundations' seven orphanages, as well as a lot of older locals unable to support themselves, including this friendly old lady that I shared a smile with.

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    1. ....Quade (60 months ago | reply)

      What an amazing face. Her eyes are so kind and gentle. Any idea how old she is?

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    6. jay_kilifi (60 months ago | reply)

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      ABSoLUTELY OUTSTANDING - fantastic textures

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    8. decembre (60 months ago | reply)

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    9. Dave and Bec (60 months ago | reply)

      Thanks everyone for the kind comments. As for how old the lady is, I'm not too sure. I've found that the people here in Nepal have led such tough lives that their faces often display the experience of people many years older. Which doesn't really answer the question, does it......

      In short, I have no idea.

      - Dave.

    10. tim_best_1972 (60 months ago | reply)

      lovely expressive facial features you have captured; wonderful exposure and lighting.
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    13. Jules1405 (60 months ago | reply)

      Amazing shot!!
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    14. Yilud (60 months ago | reply)

      Excellent portrait!
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    15. livetowander (60 months ago | reply)

      Love that nose stud she wears.

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    17. Elizabeth Hammond Studios (60 months ago | reply)

      Really excellent!

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    19. Fujin (58 months ago | reply)

      What an amazing, beautiful face. This is an outstanding portrait.

    20. tchola (57 months ago | reply)

      great b/w

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    22. bs_10 (44 months ago | reply)

      brilliant black and white portrait. I love it!

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