Hoi An Reflection (Edwin Liew-Ferguson)

​Sitting in quiet contemplation, she offers hand-crafted lotus lanterns to those wishing to share their own hopes with the night. Traditionally sacred Buddhist symbols of purity, rebirth, and the resilience to adversity, these vibrant vessels are acquired by passersby to be released into the Hoi An River, Vietnam.

As each lantern drifts into the darkness, it carries a visitor's heartfelt blessings and prayers. Under her conical hat, this elderly vendor's reflective expression represents a beautiful connection of her quiet strength with the infinite possibilities of wishes she help set free.