Photo by Lynn Johnson ljohnphoto / 2017 / This human face, suspended between its donor and recipient, is a reminder of the deep connection between one’s face and identity. Beyond the drama of the moment, this face will live on as Katie Stubblefield, and she and her family will spend their lives coping with both the miracles of today’s medicine and the legacy of teenage depression and attempted suicide, which Katie has pledged to combat in her new life. #teensuicideprevention Our photographers have captured the era’s most important stories—from war and human tragedies to scientific breakthroughs and species saved from the brink of extinction. This image was a selection in Nat Geo’s 21 most compelling images of the 21st century. Check out our link in bio to see the rest.