A Collection of Moments

Readers share their stories through photos.

There is a rich history of storytelling that runs deep through the veins of human beings. From cave paintings — the earliest known form of storytelling — to oral narratives and the written word, people love to spin a good yarn. But there is purpose behind this time-honored tradition. To share a story with someone is to impart knowledge, provide a cautionary tale, or simply bring them along on an adventure they missed in person.

As times change, the methods by which stories are told do, too. Technological advancements like text, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram provide opportunities for stories to be told faster and to a wider audience.

Cameras also are storytelling tools. They capture moments that can be told repeatedly without a single word. And that’s what this photo essay is — your collection of moments. You, our readers, are telling a story with your shared photos. You are taking all of us on your adventures, and we are here for the tale.