different cultures

on black background the theme is clearer

[Taffy]

This is striking, but very subtle. I like how you've used your title to capture the theme of the image that I might have otherwise missed.

[Caterina]

@taffy Thank you Taffy for noticing. I have added the suggestion to see it on black background that hopefully will give more evidence to the contrasty "swimsuits"

[Peter H]

Yes, that is astonishing. Well spotted.

[Phil Howcroft]

beautifully seen and presented

[Jane Pittenger]

Ah...may we all learn from this

[bkb in the city]

Great candid shot

[Delwyn Forsythe]

Great shot. We are different but all the same.

[Marnie]

I spotted the woman in black as soon as I saw the photo, then saw the other two lower in the water. As you say, cultural differences, but … ☹️

[Marnie]

I don't know whether it's just an Aussie thing, but some devout Muslim women here wear something called a burkini.

[haskar]

No problem. They want to take a bath. Well spotted.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

An interesting contrast especially with the proximity of the burka covered woman and the man in the bathing suit! Good eye!

[Caterina]

@olivetreeann @haskar @golftragic @peadar thank you. I found the most striking contrast not as much with the man but with the woman on the left in her bikini

[Nina Ganci]

interesting capture indeed. Yes, I think she is wearing her traditional clothing. Always strange to see them at the ocean.
well spotted and captured