Why These Travel Photos Are Capturing Everyone's Attention

A series of travel photographs featuring a woman visiting communities in Africa has sparked plenty of online curiosity.

At first glance, the images may look like a simple before-and-after comparison. But photographs can tell only part of a travel story.

Changes in clothing, hairstyle, lighting, surroundings, camera angle, and even facial expression can make two pictures of the same person appear surprisingly different. More importantly, a journey can change the way someone sees a place long after the camera is put away.