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West Papua Mating Ritual?

gungajim

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Exposure Date: 2015:03:16 13:48:43;
Make: SONY;
Model: SLT-A65V;
ExposureTime: 1/4000 s;
FNumber: f/4;
ISOSpeedRatings: 200;
ExposureProgram: Shutter priority;
ExposureBiasValue: 0/10;
MeteringMode: Pattern;
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 70 mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 105 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.6.1 (Windows);

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gungajim

I gather that we are less than 70 years removed from the time that this was

how a guy 'got his girl', machete in hand with his buddies egging him on with

a little intimidating music. Look at the intense interest from the younger boys

who are walking home from school.

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michaellinder

Great capture.  The chap with the machete seems to be looking at least indirectly at the men on the right; his message - whether verbal or not - seems clear.   "Stay away from my woman!!"  It's likely his bark is stronger than his bike, since the boys passing by otherwise are watching the whole scene unfold.

 

Excellent composition with exceptionally vivid reds.

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