Con los brazos cruzados

I wanted to tell a story here, with visual impact. Comments appreciated.

She's an older woman, she has a scar on her arm (been wounded) and her arms are crossed. She's protecting herself and part of her is closed off to the outside world. Yet she wears bright colors, her spirit is strong and she has firm resolve to keep moving along no matter what. That's what I get :-)

Good read, Margaret :-))

Thank Margaret for the read. It is interesting to look at it with her words.

 

Stunning capture, stunning comment from Margaret.

I think I would title this one "Resolve".

 

That is what I get from it.

 

Beautiful color and detail in this shot. Kudos.

Linda,

 

He is a fighter (sometimes a loser), like wearing colourful shirt and born wringle (i can see his face full of wringles so you don't bother his facial shot), too proud of himself and sometimes bullies ! In the nutshell, he is a bastard :)

 

Aside jokes, this is quite an image ! I like it.

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Wonderful colors!

Linda, the shot is rich in meaning. Alans tongue in cheek sparing is as valid as Margarets But Margarets interpretation is romantic. Nice story you have told us. Thanks, Brad

Striking color and texture, nice composition, and it does say a lot about the person. Superb.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment and interpret:-) I appreciate it greatly.

Nice shot. If you're interested in seeing a photo essay that utilizes a similar approach, check out Martin Leuder's "Hands" photo gallery.

Great shot!

Here again, a great interpaly of reportage and design, your specialty. The scar is an added bonus. I wish the softness in the fabric wasn't there.

The detail of the skin texture against the colorful dress is terrific.

a beautiful play of textures. vwery well seen!

Strong image, leaves a lot to the imagination.