Human subjects are endlessly interesting, perhaps because human observers are vestigially hard-wired -- from pre-historic days when survival might depend on it -- to read features and postures. And even if survival no longer turns on it, humans remain interesting.  Lest anyone think this makes humans special, let alone ascendant in mammalian hierarchy, dogs read their species better than humans read their species.  Indeed, dogs read humans better than humans read dogs, and maybe even better than humans read humans.

Any (populated) place offers human subjects for observation.  And cities often offer a broader range of subjects, and they certainly have greater human density and thus offer more potential subjects.

It is a little misleading to speak narrowly of the Faces of Lisbon, since many of these images depict people in full, even from behind, and some only glancingly depict faces. These images don't necessarily imply any deeper meaning or consequence, but most imply a back story or invite questions. 

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Lisbon's trolley cars provide ideal observation platforms, perhaps wasted by those more intent on cell phone screens. EF4A0386 EF4A0006

It is reassuring to see a rider squarely intent on the passing scene; he has twisted sideways on his narrow trolley seat to face out; it is less comfortable than it looks.

 
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An observer from above:

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A weaver concentrates at her loom on a market day.
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Lisbon might be more friendly to bicyclists than other major cities, but lanes come and go and merging vehicles can squeeze riders. 

Kardashians are everywhere.

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Sometimes there are no faces, at all.

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One guide tries to recruit reluctant tourists; another waits impatiently for her flock in the hectic Pasteis de Belem pastry shop.
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Waiters scramble.

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A shocked reaction:

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