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Let’s talk about how the eye moves through this photo. Or, how my eyes moved. Beginning lower left, running up the model’s right leg, to her crotch, back down her left leg, back to her crotch. Well there’s a focus of attention. Her hand is clamped down on the seat. What does that mean to the hopeful male whose eyes were directed there twice? For an answer, follow her left arm straight up … to that face that telegraphs scorn. At which point you notice the two lights, and the model is saying, “Hey you filthy old man, I’m working here!”, a message punctuated by the positioning of her right arm.

Is this a clothing fashion shot? It doesn’t seem so, as the only articles of clothing that are highlighted are the boots, and they aren’t shown at their best. Is this an attractive composition? No, it’s repulsive. But it’s a superb composition with something to say.

Most commentators here are male. What do women think of this?