Silence

  • Dates
    2023 - 2023
  • Author
  • Topics Street Photography
  • Location Brasília, Brazil

Silence is the complete absence of sound or noise, but it is capable of teaching, translating what cannot be said and filling empty spaces.

Silence has the power to beautify and sadden those who observe it. In this series, I wanted to show how we can observe different forms, emotions and sensations in silence.

Most people are afraid of being silent, of confronting the stillness of the mind and observing without gesturing or speaking. The act of stopping to perceive the environment around us without making any changes, just accepting it as it is, causes disquiet, as we are used to a routine full of distractions, noise, emotions and stress.

We spend the day immersed in a routine that doesn't allow us to breathe calmly, and we forget to observe and feel life's little pleasures. That's why it's important to stop, observe and become silent. When we do this, we can breathe calmly again, and we become more aware of our emotions, senses and desires.

The photos were taken in monochrome colors to help you immerse yourself in silence, shapes, shadows and silhouettes. So take a deep breath, quiet your mind for a few minutes and give yourself over to silent observation.

Silence by Juliana Duarte

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