We all do it. Some of us a lot more than others. This is how we express ourselves, usually with sweeping hand gestures and movements of the arms to make our point and give drama to our outpourings.
In another take from my photography sessions at the Hay Festival, I captured some prominent people in full flow, performing on stage in front of many people.
Tony Fadell (in the main image) is one of the inventors of the iPod and struck me with his broad, expressive hand gestures, while children’s writer Michael Rosen made great use of his tall frame and rangy arms while delivering a talk from the lectern.
Ab Fab legend Jennifer Saunders’ gesticulations, I think, were outdone by her hugely expressive face. All of this is easier to see on photographs after the event, showing the camera still holds great power.
Some of these images also appear on the BBC Arts website.
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Interesting and very fascinating too…
Thank you Malin. Never have I photographed people so much!
Great images! Nice gesticulations! And you’ve got to love Michael Rosen! :)
Thanks Richard! And yes, a very expressive chap!
Great – really alive !
Thank you Diana. Everyone likes to wave their arms about from time to time :)
I find that people who talk with their hands are far more interesting to listen to. :) Great captures, Mike.
Sylvia, thank you for visiting! I quite agree, although some people put more energy into their hands than what comes out of their mouths :)
This is true, but at least they’re fascinating to watch. :)
It’s true! Good to visit your blog… lots of sunshine and pleasant sights :-)
Creatives talk with their hands. It becomes mesmerising; their faces fade away. Great post.
Rufus, many thanks for coming by – a very wise observation indeed. Much appreciated!