# 045
ELBOWS
The energy a pose transmits depends on the way the model positions various parts of her body, and elbows are crucial. The position of her elbows and the direction in which they are pointed influences the overall energy level of a pose. If her elbow points downward (as in variation #1), the pose looks calm and gentle, whereas an elbow positioned at head height and turned to the side (as in the main image and the other two variations) gives the resulting pose a lot more energy.
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