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So many things change when a person ages. Wrinkles, changing hairlines, graying hair, the list goes on... But one thing that always stays the same is a person's identity.
For his latest project called "Faces Of Century", photographer Jan Langer captured over a dozen Czech centenarians and compared their pictures of when they were young, and when they were over 100 years old.
"This set of comparative photos explores the similarities and the differences in appearance and in physiognomy," Langer writes about his project.
"The characteristics of personality change throughout life but it seems as if individual nature remains rooted in the abyss of time." See the portraits below.
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Marie Burešová, 23 Years Old (Wedding), 101 Years Old
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Antonín Kovář, 25 Years Old (Bandmaster Of His Own Band), 102 Years Old
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Vlasta Čížková, 23 Years Old (Finished Girl High School), 101 Years Old
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Marie Fejfarová, Her Personal History Was Burnt; On The Right 101 Years Old
Valery Juarez 8 years ago
thats so sad that she never had any documents of her youth.at least shes still gorgeous
Sadie OnymousAmputies 8 years ago
Sad about her personal history. I am positive that she was as exceptionally beautiful in her youth as she is at 101. <3
Heather Knechtel 8 years ago
"Marie Fejfarová, née Hančová, was born in 1911 in Bosni in teacher's family. She graduated from the Faculty of science Charles University in Prague, Department of mathematics and natural science, and physical education, which we took. She rode as an instructor at the State residence camps to Třeboň, where she met her future husband, Zdeněk Fejfarem, a student of medicine. He later became known to the world's leading cardiologist. They spent the war in the family villa in Hanspaulka, where due to the activities of her husband's parents several times attracted the gestapo. Later the Germans stayed in the Villa. In 1947 the MUDr. Zdeněk Fejfara requested Americans for Chief of the cardiovascular Department at the United Nations. In the framework of the obligations the new features he travelled together with his wife the whole world. Later wrote Zdeněk Fejfar a variety of nonfiction books. Many of them also participated in the work of Marie Fejfarová." - Translation by Bing
Rylee Wolf 8 years ago
Read the caption It's not there because it was burnt
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Antonín Baldrman, 17 Years Old (Skilled Locksmith), 101 Years Old
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Prokop Vejdělek, 22 Years Old (Oath Of Enlistment), 101 Years Old
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Bedřiška Köhlerová, 26 Years Old (Wedding), 103 Years Old
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Anna Pochobradská, Around 30 Years Old, 100 Years Old
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Ludmila Vysloužilová, 23 Years Old (Gift For Her Fiancé), 101 Years Old
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Stanislav Spáčil, 17 Years Old (Skilled Electrician), 102 Years Old
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Vincenc Jetelina, 30 Years Old (Finished His House), 105 Years Old
Miklós Nagy 8 years ago
Good think: he hadn't lost any hair in the last 75 year. So there is still hope for me. ;_;
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Ludvík Chybík, 20 Years Old (Skilled Confectioner), 102 Years Old
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Anna Vašinová, 22 Years Old (After Wedding), 102 Years Old
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Amanda Panda 8 years ago
I can’t imagine the emotions that must stir in thinking about their childhood versus now: when most people probably lived in poverty, horses were a primary means of transportation, men and women met at dances, courted before marriage, dressed well … to today, when people can make money off social media, technology is in abundance, vehicles are measured in horse power, people can meet strangers for hookups on tinder. And yet, many things haven’t changed: Racial and religious intolerance, greed and power hungry political leaders, and wars leading news paper headlines.
John L 8 years ago
Just imagine what they have managed to live through, to reach this point in their lives. WWII, Soviet occupation, and hard knocks. They deserve special credit.
Victor Vakaras 8 years ago
lol the gopniks upset all upset. Of course it was an occupation, f*****g morons. (not you, the gopniks)
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Sea_of_Skies 8 years ago
These are cool. You don't have to be famous to be awesome like these sweet old people!
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
It's true what they say, your ears and nose never stop growing and your lips get thinner with age. Most make-up artists forget this bit when they "age" an actor for a film. Lovely spotted wrinkled skin with this tiny nose. Always looks out of place.
Patricia Dobos 8 years ago
I don't think they are growing continously, rather your face becomes thinner this is why they look bigger when you are getting old. :)
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Nancy Arnold 8 years ago
I would love to sit and chat with them , imagine what they went through . Everyone could right a book about their life , I bet they could write a novel
Harry Dominguez 8 years ago
Sublime....and depressing at the same time. Makes me reflect on my own lifetime, how my feelings and thoughts have evolved throughtout the years; how my views on life, love and goals have changed and are still changing. But it also depresses me on how, finally, we all end like this, until we are definitely gone..... nothing is "for ever". Everything has an end.....
Irene Walton 8 years ago
Absolutely LOVED these, thanks for sharing, mad me cry a bit , don't know why
Jace 8 years ago
This is extremely depressing to me. Our physical identities change dramatically. I never got used to the changes inflicted upon me in my 30s. I'm not at all content with how my life has gone (mostly due to the meddling of other people; you think these people look embittered, just wait till I'm on my death bed at 70-something). As a consequence, the notion that I'm going to watch my body grow progressively less "me" until i die some day (not far enough away)... it's a thing i'm thinking about somewhat regularly as i continue to be trapped in a life situation i hate and have no way of changing (poverty and disability go hand-in-hand).
Sven Breugelmans 7 years ago
Hope I die young (and now all the haters will wish me just that, so the joke's on you)
Rand Allan 8 years ago
My grandma was born in 1899, came to Nebraska in a covered wagon, saw the development of the airplane, auto, TV, computers, spacecraft, babysat her great-great grandchildren, and died at 104.
Jeff Gilleran 8 years ago
Its amazing how age changes people. Technology will soon make this a thing of the past. We have come a long way toward controlling the aging aspect of humanity. Hopefully, soon, we can live as long as we want/need and never have all the issues with typical aging. Will reduce the burden on families and life in general.
Daphne Wilson 8 years ago
Did anyone notice how much bigger the ears and nose got for most of the people as they got older.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
These make me sad...100+ is such a long time..Memories, faces, feelings mix and are forgotten. I don't know if I want to live so long as to start forgetting
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
I won't say they were unhappy. It was common for that era to look serious and well dressed, since photography wasn't as accessible and cheap as nowadays. So they had to make it count with that one photo.
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Lucia Rien 8 years ago
Czech peps are powerful, creative, strong human beings. My grand grandma died in the age of 97 and second 94. Both beautiful, inspiring lads
Nicolas Letarte 8 years ago
How gravity and the path of life carves all beings, it's tragic and beautiful at the same time...
Amanda Panda 8 years ago
I can’t imagine the emotions that must stir in thinking about their childhood versus now: when most people probably lived in poverty, horses were a primary means of transportation, men and women met at dances, courted before marriage, dressed well … to today, when people can make money off social media, technology is in abundance, vehicles are measured in horse power, people can meet strangers for hookups on tinder. And yet, many things haven’t changed: Racial and religious intolerance, greed and power hungry political leaders, and wars leading news paper headlines.
John L 8 years ago
Just imagine what they have managed to live through, to reach this point in their lives. WWII, Soviet occupation, and hard knocks. They deserve special credit.
Victor Vakaras 8 years ago
lol the gopniks upset all upset. Of course it was an occupation, f*****g morons. (not you, the gopniks)
Load More Replies... Sea_of_Skies 8 years ago
These are cool. You don't have to be famous to be awesome like these sweet old people!
Notchimine Mette 8 years ago
It's true what they say, your ears and nose never stop growing and your lips get thinner with age. Most make-up artists forget this bit when they "age" an actor for a film. Lovely spotted wrinkled skin with this tiny nose. Always looks out of place.
Patricia Dobos 8 years ago
I don't think they are growing continously, rather your face becomes thinner this is why they look bigger when you are getting old. :)
Load More Replies... Nancy Arnold 8 years ago
I would love to sit and chat with them , imagine what they went through . Everyone could right a book about their life , I bet they could write a novel
Harry Dominguez 8 years ago
Sublime....and depressing at the same time. Makes me reflect on my own lifetime, how my feelings and thoughts have evolved throughtout the years; how my views on life, love and goals have changed and are still changing. But it also depresses me on how, finally, we all end like this, until we are definitely gone..... nothing is "for ever". Everything has an end.....
Irene Walton 8 years ago
Absolutely LOVED these, thanks for sharing, mad me cry a bit , don't know why
Jace 8 years ago
This is extremely depressing to me. Our physical identities change dramatically. I never got used to the changes inflicted upon me in my 30s. I'm not at all content with how my life has gone (mostly due to the meddling of other people; you think these people look embittered, just wait till I'm on my death bed at 70-something). As a consequence, the notion that I'm going to watch my body grow progressively less "me" until i die some day (not far enough away)... it's a thing i'm thinking about somewhat regularly as i continue to be trapped in a life situation i hate and have no way of changing (poverty and disability go hand-in-hand).
Sven Breugelmans 7 years ago
Hope I die young (and now all the haters will wish me just that, so the joke's on you)
Rand Allan 8 years ago
My grandma was born in 1899, came to Nebraska in a covered wagon, saw the development of the airplane, auto, TV, computers, spacecraft, babysat her great-great grandchildren, and died at 104.
Jeff Gilleran 8 years ago
Its amazing how age changes people. Technology will soon make this a thing of the past. We have come a long way toward controlling the aging aspect of humanity. Hopefully, soon, we can live as long as we want/need and never have all the issues with typical aging. Will reduce the burden on families and life in general.
Daphne Wilson 8 years ago
Did anyone notice how much bigger the ears and nose got for most of the people as they got older.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
These make me sad...100+ is such a long time..Memories, faces, feelings mix and are forgotten. I don't know if I want to live so long as to start forgetting
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
I won't say they were unhappy. It was common for that era to look serious and well dressed, since photography wasn't as accessible and cheap as nowadays. So they had to make it count with that one photo.
Load More Replies... Lucia Rien 8 years ago
Czech peps are powerful, creative, strong human beings. My grand grandma died in the age of 97 and second 94. Both beautiful, inspiring lads
Nicolas Letarte 8 years ago
How gravity and the path of life carves all beings, it's tragic and beautiful at the same time...
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