This series of photographs is a metaphor for our lives. When we are born, we are full of life, youth, and beauty. The world around us brings us joy and goodness. However, death accompanies us from our first breath. At first, it is very distant. It is as foreign to us as a stranger. Nevertheless, it approaches us like a friend, becoming a part of ourselves. Carrying with it the signs of passing time, it leaves its mark on our bodies and minds. Until finally, youth and beauty disappear and we ourselves become death.