I am so moved and amazed by the older women I see in Mexico. There is a strength of character in their faces. Some of them have lived hard lives, but they are a true inspiration to me. The lady in these pictures is Publita, I see her occasionally on the streets of San Miguel. I always stop and give her money. She gives me a smile. She has so much personality. She seems like a force of nature. I know very little about her, but I always look for her when I am out and about. What a wonderful face she has. I am going to show you five women in this series. They are just the ones I have been lucky enough to capture. There are many more that got away. All of these faces have made me change some of my ideas about aging. I no longer see it as something to dread. I see it as something to aspire to.
I love the beauty of Publita. Her face shares a story of struggle, survival, and confidence in knowing who she is. Most importantly, her eyes show peace and joy. Thank you for showing us real women, I look forward to more in this series.
Thanks for this lovely comment. You are exactly right. That is what I see in her, too.