A serious selfie

[Mikes]

Today at Senso-ji

[Akira]

Mike, you captured a really smile-provoking moment.  And the pose of the little girl on the right edge works as a nice echo of that of the main figure.

[Ron Scubadiver]

A veritable blast of color...

[David Paterson]

Very nice, though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

But oh! to be at Sensoji now that spring is just around the corner. You're making me home homesick for Japan again. 

[Akira]

though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

LOL!  You are right!

[golunvolo]

Mike, you captured a really smile-provoking moment.  And the pose of the little girl on the right edge works as a nice echo of that of the main figure.

Yes! The girl makes the shot for me

[Mikes]

Thanks, everyone. Yes, the little girl in the background really helped here.

Very nice, though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

It was not only her loud clothing, but her pretentious poses, that drew attention (and some disapproving looks). Note the three mobile phones.

[Anirban Halder]

Very interesting subject and nicely captured Mike. Not something I was expecting when I just saw the subject line.

[Mongo]

Mongo liked the colour and spontaneous nature of the images. He was, however, very surprised to see someone of this woman's age to be acting like a teenager; especially in Japan.

The second image strongly suggests that she (and possibly some of her colleagues) were there in full dress celebrating an event.  In #2 she seems to be reviewing some of the public's photos of her - unless she selfies in stereo..

[Mikes]

Very interesting subject and nicely captured Mike. Not something I was expecting when I just saw the subject line.

Thanks, Anirban. Serious about getting her posture and background just right, oblivious to those around her in a crowded place - quite selfish.

Mongo liked the colour and spontaneous nature of the images. He was, however, very surprised to see someone of this woman's age to be acting like a teenager; especially in Japan.

Thanks, Mongo. Yes, she was quite conspicuous for that reason. Very uncharacteristic - it was fascinating.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

She is an adorable lady that projects character and self-consciousness. Besides those amiable qualities, probably having a lot of fun as well

[Mikes]

She was having lots of fun