Kindness

Park-e-Shar, Tehran. Sincerity; Soul to Soul.

I somehow think that this photo has captured the kindness in the old man's smile, as he stops his tune to greet a passing boy. To me, there's a certain sincerity in it. A sincerity reminiscent of old world charm and manners, a sincerity which is clearly lacking these days. Words are thrown about too freely and often we gesticulate but offer no kind gestures. Sometimes, a sincere smile suffices.

I like how the filtered sunlight seemingly highlights his smile, giving it a certain glow. Perhaps that emphasizes the feeling of sincerity that I have noticed. Perhaps. After all, people only see what they want to believe. Would you believe that the most amazing thing about Iran is its people. Not all Iranians are terrorist and suicide bombers. There are some sincere old gentlemen and curious little kids too. But people only see what they want to believe.