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Two generations, one window

In the stillness of a small village, a young girl peers through a window, her curious face framed in soft light. In the reflection, her grandmother watches over her, a figure of quiet strength and devotion. The parents are away, working to build their future, and in their place, the grandmother fills the home with love and wisdom. Her presence is felt in every glance, every gesture. This image captures the unspoken bond between generations—a moment of care, resilience, and the passing of traditions, as life continues beyond the windowpane.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Hoi An, Vietnam
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Nora Skerlecz