cole thompson photography
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Ukrainians, With Eyes Shut

It is said that a person's eyes are the windows to their soul. So why then did I photograph people with
their eyes shut and what do the images reveal?

For three days I approached over 150 Ukrainians, and using sign language, asked if we could photograph
them...with their eyes shut. Their reaction was one of great surprise and curiosity.

Most people have a "camera face." It's the look we put on when our picture is being taken,
the face we want others to see. A mask.

So what do we reveal when we shut our eyes and take off the mask?  I think perhaps
the face is a mirror of the soul and it reveals a small glimpse of the inner self.

 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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