Samara [Stranger #40]

 

This picture is #40in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3

Meet Samara.

 

I met this amazing stranger Samara during a chance encounter on the streets of Bethesda. In all honesty, I was hesitant about approaching her when I first saw her since she had 'don't bother me' serious vibe about her, which I later learned was maybe her 'determined" woman on a mission done (to get her errand) look.

 

A doctor with the US Navy, Samara certainly seems to have determination and getting things done, as strong character traits in terms of her growth and journey so far. I am truly glad I made my request when she emerged from the store she was shopping at - and I was greeted by a extremely friendly personality with a warm smile and almost a childlike enthusiasm as she heard me out. And of course as in many of my stranger projects she had beautiful and kind eyes (and cool pink headphones that matched her top).

 

She loves the outdoors and her trip to Patagonia with her two best friends is something she looks at as one of her favoritest memories. Her professional journey so far is a source of great pride. She specializes in internal medicine and is now studying for specializing in Cancer. Looking at the good in people and assuming good intent is her favorite quality about herself, and it seemed to reflect in our conversation.

 

Thank you, Samara, for taking the time and trusting me with the pictures. It was an absolute pleasure making your acquaintance and we are thankful for all the work you do as a nurse. Wishing you all the best for the future.

 

Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.

For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.

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