By shooting the subject from behind, you abstract them, showing less of them as people, and saying more about their feelings of reflection at the moment. The appear to be waiting for a ride, or perhaps are saying a long and silent goodbye. We see them, but they do not see us. It is a moment of utter silence, Heidi, and reminds me of an image I made many years ago in Egypt -- an image of tranquility:http://www.pbase.com/image/22393489