“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”
–Eleanor Roosevelt
This was shot in a remote village in Ladakh, India.
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This is a beautiful photograph – and that too is a work of art.
nice
did you take a close up shot of the old lady? her wrinkles look interesting.
could not take a close up…
personally – i think it’s better – I would never call one’s wrinkles sculptured by time and life experiences “interesting” like something one can see at a museum exhibition…
Very nice picture…. you have art of photography.
Beautiful photo and great caption to pair with it.
Lovely… š
Lovely! I love the quote that goes with it – I will have to remember that. Thanks for sharing and congrats on being f.p. š
I shared this on my website’s FB wall…so beautiful. Thank you.
How beautiful! And they both look so happy.
Wow. Just…WOW! You’ve captured character, spirit, beauty and serenity. This is a STUNNING picture! š
Great picture!
Lovely.
WOW … the expressions say it all and you captured it! Fantastic image! I keep going back to look at it … very, very good!
What a beautiful photo! Love the little girl in the background. Thanks for posting!
I love this! “They are works of art.”
where was this photo taken?
The photo is amazing, but it’s the quotation underneath it that truly got me. Just beautiful… š
Love the natural glowing light in this photograph, great job! Quote is a nice touch.
Words of truth, Truly a work of art . Many years makes for pliable medium. Great shot.
nice photograph!
Beautiful capture, and beautiful subjects! Well done!
I love the quote, and the photo itself is a perfect representation of it. The warm tones and expressions bring a smile to my face. Nice work. š
What a gorgeous shot – thank you for sharing it with us. Like Graham said upthread, it truly is a work of art.
Kate
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Amazing…
What a truly magnificent photo! The love and wisdom that is etched into the older woman’s face is mirrored in the young girl’s expression. Pure happiness in it’s simplest and most powerful form.
The comment under your picture makes your photography even better!
And your picture… Stunning!
I can’t remove this smile from my face! Contagious happyness ?
I always wonder how to ask someone if I can take their picture. I guess you made a joke to get their smiles š
I have a photo blog too… Come to visit it as often as you want. I’d be reallt pleased.
It’s suitable for all of you guys š
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byyye!
True said. I’ve been confused too, how to ask some amazing people in their wondrous get ups if I could take a picture of them! =)
Wonderful picture. Love the contrast between young and old.
Such a beautiful and touching photo. So wonderful to catch these moments in time.
absolutely precious. her smile says that life is so simple, isn’t it?
This is so touching. She’s almost reminiscent of Mother Teresa.
Almost an instant look at her past and now present……the progression of her life from young to aged. Fantastic capture of light and shadow. thank you for sharing.
That’s a beautifully taken photo, with such a fitting quote. Thanks for sharing and congrats on being freshly pressed!
Beautiful
I would like to sit with her one afternoon. Make a a pot of tea to share and listen to what her eyes have seen. Beautiful shot.
I know the old lady’s face is not keyed on but it looks like it is lol.beautiful shot btw
very nice!
Great saying, great picture.
Beautiful pic!
I thought ‘grace’ was the name of your blog though … that would have been a great name! : )
Keep up the good work and check out ‘ miksang ‘ if you are interested in contemplative photography
I have never shared a blog post on Facebook but this one had to be shared. Thankyou!
Nice shot, I like her smile and the warm sunlight behind.
excellent dof. beautiful contrast between the old and the young. it says JOY.
Where was this photo taken?
This was taken in a remote village in Ladakh, india
WOW great photo!
Beautiful photo. I love the child looking from behind the old woman!
It just brings such joy! And look at the twinkle in her eye. Thank you.
lovely, graceful and sweet. Well done and well put quote..
just gorgeous. nice job.
Which country? Beautiful picture š
Ladakh, india
Old age has a way of attempting to remove the spring in our steps. The reason, the springs brings pain, most of the time. Such is the case for me with two disks in my back that are fused together from a fall I took ten years ago. Each morning upon awakening, it is a painful experience going from a prezel to an upright human being. The answer to bringing joy each day into my life regardless of this pain has been bringing humor to my life. I find the more I attempt to bring laughter to others, the less I feel the pain.
A beautiful picture that says a lot, especially about family. Where were you, what country?
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What a work of art! The luminous smile of the old lady, her wrinkles and the contrast with the little girl’s pink cheeks in the back ground gives incredible life to this shot. Simply magnificent.
Where was this taken? Very lovely. I like the old woman leading the young. That is the way it should be….
You capture this beautifully!
Beautiful – love the picture depicting youth and senior (my older relatives get upset when I say “old” or “elderly”). Nicely done!
Great pic!
Just love the juxtaposition of the old and young!
Also, the beauty of the old woman, I believe, comes through her smile.
A very befitting quote to a very amazing shot and I love it! š
May I ask where the picture is taken?
You posts are very inspiring Rasta Teacher
Perfect quote for a beautiful picture.
i love this! the colors are vibrant. the light is perfect. the expressions are priceless. good stuff. thanks for sharing! made me smile.
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I like the colors in this one. Thanks!
The older I get the more I notice old people. Great post.
It is her smile makes her so beautiful, the smile after all the highs and lows of life, after all the hardship.
Nice angle
perfect! š
I love this picture!
This picture is beautiful, and the quote is perfect.
beautiful young and old in one picture… nice!
I LOVE the quote…and the picture is beautiful. It reminds me that I need to cultivate beauty.
This photograph is a great testimony to the fact that there is beauty in both youth and the aged. Wonderful shot.
Absolutely beautiful. Where was this shot taken?
What a wonderful picture. Well put.
Beautiful. Love her expression.
Beautiful shot! And Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
wow, that is a lovely photo. the bokeh and her wrinkles go perfectly together š
One amazing shot that speaks a lot. Wow! š
I like their facial expressions and the tone of the photo. Keep it up!
Yep, I just found my motto! Really lovely picture. And now that I know I’m a work of art, you’ve made this old lady’s day! š
Thank for all your lovely comments. This was shot in a remote village in Ladakh, India.
I think this is one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this.
LOVE!
She IS a beautiful lady. What a smile! š
Such an amazing photo!
Beautiful shot and the thought accompanying. š Kudos!
Gorgeous. Where was this taken?
I love this it”s a beautiful shot, you caputred a nice moment š
That’s wonderful, could be a National Geo cover. Congrats on FP!
beautiful š
Full of colors and emotions, great capture! You definitely deserve to be in the freshly pressed.
i have seen so many portraits of people from Ladakh,but this is really impressive…a very different perspective…and the caption totally enhances it!!!cheers!
A wonderful image
Love the photo and befitting caption!! Congratulations on being “Freshly Pressed”!
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Such a happy photo. Makes me feel good. Thanks
Photography is wonderful and the message below the picture – fantastic :OK:.
Nice shot !!
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a pure work of art
Lovely pictures, lovely blog……
Amazing
Wow, it’s really a beautiful photo.
I love the contrast…the old lady and the little young girl behind her. The quote below fits perfectly.
The lady looks graceful and her wrinkled face is so beautiful.
Good Job!
old and wise…
Stunning!
gorgeous accident and work of art ā¤
Such a beautiful photo. You have captured the moment and I love the colors.
What a beautiful photo! While I do not agree with the first part of the quote, the second part is most certainly true.
Fantastic photo, great mood captured.
Superb colours and faces – the whole composition works so well and it’s absolutely beautiful; makes folk smile too so that can’t be bad either. Thanks v much for sharing this. Great photo
I enjoyed your photo. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome intriguing shot. You captured two beautiful smiles. The accompanying quote makes it even better.
Caption and photo are both beautiful!
VERY sweet photo.
Great picture, I see a beautiful old woman; great work of art for sure
Very very lovely photo(: Just beautiful.
I like how you’ve put up a quote comparing both beautiful old and young people, whilst showing both kinds in the picture. A very charming picture indeed.
I love this. It made me smile and opened a beautiful contemplative moment in my day.
This image tells a story or two! “Two Thumbs Up” says it all.
Ā”BuenĆsima foto! Gracias por permitirnos observar lo que captaste ese momento.
AMAZING
VERY VERY NICE
Love this shot…speaks of life, not of poor or rich people….just happiness in life! Great…
something in this photo is making you very cozy….
nice picture …
wonderful photograph, how one’s face is blossoming and the other is fading.
thanks for sharing!
I love your work. This picture just makes me smile.
One of the very few photographs I’ve seen in the past days and have struck me! ITS LOVELY! I love the woman especially. Her smile says a lot. It’s so deep.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture with us. And congrats for being on FP! =]
Well composed, tack sharp, and touching! Thanks for sharing this picture!
Wow.. i love the quote and the photograph is very heart warming. thanks for sharing! š
Gorgeous
I am at a conference where we are being called to think about “who we want to have been” — That is, what do we want to be able to look back on with gratitude and joy at the end of our life. This woman is a lovely icon for this conversation. thanks, Amy
Really moving š
Great photo and quotation! Whatever she’s got, it sure is inspiring!
Simply perfect and breathtaking!
a cute child and an experienced aged woman, combined, the result is a great picture.
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Too true. And sadly you don’t find this out until you’re well and truly on the way to being old yourself.
Truth Indeed. People in the past tends to live longer than the new generation.Probably because of health lifestyle.
I love Lola’s smile (english ‘GrandMa’). I missed my Lola:-(
Thanks for Sharing and God Bless!
J+Z