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08-DEC-2016

Body Language on display, Mangalore, India, 2016

I had a chance to photograph these three women over a period of about ten minutes as they waited for a bus just across the street from me. They noticed me making pictures with my telephoto lens, and seemed very self-conscious for the first five minutes. However they soon became used to my presence, and their body language became more relaxed. In this image, each of these women gesture with their arms in different ways. At the top of the image, an advertisement featuring a hand gesture complements this body language theme. Their blue clothing pulls them together as a group. I complete this environmental portrait by relating the group to their well-worn surroundings. They stand on a dusty platform over a crumbling curb. The wall behind them features not only the admonishing hand gesture, but also advertisements for local products and services.

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Phil Douglis22-Feb-2017 05:32
Thanks for this useful analysis, Iris. While the blue unites them in color, the clothing styles themselves divide them by age, taste and lifestyle.
Iris Maybloom (irislm)07-Feb-2017 01:10
In addition to the differing arm gestures, the women are also looking in different directions, further complementing the body language theme. The blend of modern and traditional, as exemplified by the women's clothing, adds another dimension to this rich image.
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