Meet Erlinda Bernales, a cigarette vendor in downtown Iloilo, my home city here in the Philippines. When I saw her 3 days ago, I had the urge to get off the jeepney and photograph her. Problem was, I didn’t have my camera. So the next day (yesterday) with my camera in hand, I set off to my little expedition. What followed was over 70 pictures of her. Such a character. So much stories that went along with every line in her face.

I am so grateful she allowed me to take pictures of her very “rich” and “beautiful” face.

Manuel Librodo.

(Source: swansandegyptians)