These men were praying before an open window, giving me the opportunity to dramatically backlight the scene and stress their reverent posture. As I was shooting this scene, I noticed the curve in the building wall across the street. I wanted to fully integrate it into my image. The men were repeatedly bowing, and as they bowed, their backs curved. I was able to match the curve in one man’s back to the curve in the wall behind him, creating a rhythmic echo that unifies the image. The curving shapes within the small fence at the window reinforce the rhythms of the curving back and wall. By unifying these curving shapes, I underscore the importance of the bow, which indicates a willing submission to a higher power.