Michelle Bain, Behind the Lens (July theme: Eyes)

They say the eyes never lie — but what if they hold more questions than answers? This close-up captures the tension between what’s seen and what’s felt. The glass, the glare, the quiet chaos of a bloodshot gaze — it’s the story of someone holding back, holding in, and holding on. Sometimes, the closest look reveals the most distance.

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