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The Monster Within - By Idilia Copertino

So many times we hide our true feelings from the rest of the world, to be strong for others or to protect them or simply because we fear that people would not accept us if we showed them what we feel. But hidden feeling have always a way to make themselves known, through body language, micro-expressions and even our choice of vocabulary. In this picture I wanted to give voice to the hidden feelings we all sometimes feel and we do not dare to express.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Italy
Camera: Canon EOS 800D
Copyright: © Idilia Copertino