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17-JUL-2006

At The Altar of Consumerism, Xian 2006

Xian Incidental

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Date/Time17-Jul-2006 18:06:42
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Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
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AL02-Oct-2006 05:59
Not only your picture being well seen and timed, but also your witty title often plays with my eyes and my mind. It made me try harder to see, think and feel what you did. In this case, I noticed her bowing position, yes to the poster, a display of consumerism. Great!
Bill Harris21-Sep-2006 00:01
Yes it speaks Kal, the moment caught tells the story.
Christine P. Newman20-Sep-2006 19:25
This picture speaks volumes.
I would mention that it emphasizes the impact of aging on the body (attraction, flexibility, etc.).
An interesting parallel between the two ladies - one has no head (probably the choice of the photographer), while the other covers her head.
Guest 20-Sep-2006 04:26
So well seen, Kal. You're just incredible!
Lucie
Marisa Livet19-Sep-2006 20:32
Clever and a little bitter title for a perfect photo, which can tell us much more than what we can imagine at a first look.
Marisa
Silvia Roitman19-Sep-2006 19:46
nice picture!!
ruthemily19-Sep-2006 17:22
i've come from Jen's latest post to this...is China bombarded by billboards depicting some sort of "ideal" (!) of pale skinned westerners?
well this picture, to me at least, highlights the fact that no matter who we are, where we live, how we look, what we do...we are all people. there is no difference. the similarities are everywhere. the smaller incidental things...the patterned clothing, the chair, the drinks...to the larger things...the necessity of working for a living, for example. the poster girl may well look glamorous and as though she has an easy life, but she's also working long hours, under tough conditions, as a model.
Jennifer Zhou19-Sep-2006 15:36
Love the similar patterns on the woman's pants and the poster girl's shirt... The body language tells a story really well...
Guest 19-Sep-2006 13:13
Witty title and nice capture Kal
snootydog19-Sep-2006 12:41
Wow, this is great
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