Comments on: Faces of Panama – A Photo Essay

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:30:32 +0000

In reply to Lynne @curvyroads. Thank you, Lynne!

By: Lynne @curvyroads

Lynne @curvyroads — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:32:33 +0000

Nora, i love the photo essay! The people of Panama seem warm and friendly and welcoming…so glad you got to experience this side of the people.

By: whywasteannualleave

whywasteannualleave — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:03:50 +0000

In reply to theprofessionalhobo. Thanks! I try and squeeze the most out of my leave when I'm not working so the name just kind of arose from that! :)

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:35:44 +0000

In reply to Deia @ Nomad Wallet. Deia - ha ha! He was enthusiastic, if nothing else! ;-)

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:34:28 +0000

In reply to whywasteannualleave.

Thank you!
PS – I like your website name! 😉

By: Deia @ Nomad Wallet

Deia @ Nomad Wallet — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 01:28:07 +0000

Seems like you met quite a few interesting characters there! I did notice the hand underneath the armpit and wondered about that, too. 😀

By: whywasteannualleave

whywasteannualleave — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:16:47 +0000

This is fascinating – I love the story behind each face. Great post.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:13:27 +0000

In reply to Emily.

Thanks, Emily! These were all taken with an iPhone – thus the quality isn’t nearly as good as with another camera, but it’s so much easier to get candid shots with a phone than with a big camera, which tends to make people feel shy.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:35:51 +0000

I love seeing the character in everyone’s faces – great shots!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:20:56 +0000

In reply to John Williams.

Hi John,
As with many cultures, women tend to keep to themselves, and are rarely out at bars. I wasn’t in Panama long enough to be invited into any homes, which would have been my chance to hang out with them.
There are many native women in the area where I’ve been staying, and their garb is gorgeous. But I was too timid to approach these strangers to ask for photos. Again – much easier when you break bread (or rather, beer) together!