Old age is indeed a challenging period of one's life. The elderly find themselves removed from the contemporary fashions and attitudes, which for most of them are newfangled ideals of a decadent society. Although one might blame them for being conservative, the social changes and technological advances haven't exactly been favourable to them. The rise of nuclear families, for example, has pushed the elderly to the margins. In addition, the modern hectic schedules have surreptitiously severed them from their families. Perhaps there are those too who are better equipped to cope with these changes and willingly adapt to the rapidly changing social environment.
I came across this old man by chance. As soon as he noticed my camera, he started talking to me. He spoke to me about many things, asked me questions and told me about himself. He was interested in the pictures and seemed curious about my camera. I couldn't resist asking him for a photograph.
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