standing still....
By susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
Alicante, Spain
May 21, 2018 6:45am CST
The other day I was in town and came across agroup of people that had gathered around a man and women.. and they all had their mobile phone/ cameras taking photos....
so of course I went and had a look... and it was a man and woman dressed in a bygone days costumes, and painted completely bronze,they were street mime artists... pretending to be staues... they were very good... they stood still for ages and then would quickly change their positions, with a flourish... to attract peoples attention... and caused several surprise reactions from passers by... who would then stand and admire their costumes for a few minutes and some people were taking photos and putting some money in a bowl nearby...
I thought they were very good... and I wondered how long it would take them to get ready in the mornings ...
I'm fairly sure I would not be able to stand still like that for very long...
see post photo ...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
no I don't know how they manage it either Anna @LadyDuck and like you...I don't think that much make up can be any good for their skin
but Ido think it's quite a skillful thing to do artistically...
but Ido think it's quite a skillful thing to do artistically...1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
23 May 18
@sueznewz2 They are incredibly good, I hope they are aware about the danger of the paint on their skin.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 May 18
Oh my goodness, I have heard of these "statue mimes"! How neat! They are very disciplined- I would move for sure or start giggling!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 May 18
@sueznewz2 Don't think I'd want to try it either! What if a bee or a fly landed on you--haha!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 May 18
I agree with you about clowns @drannhh
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 May 18
I am always amazed when I see people doing this, it is an art form for sure.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
yes I agree @BelleStarr I think it's interesting and entertaining
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
I think it's very realistic too... think it must take a lot of practice as well...val @just4him 
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
21 May 18
I saw mine artist in Session Road here in Baguio City.. people taking pictures also ...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
good I'm pleased.. @Jessabuma I think they are an interesting form of street art...
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
25 May 18
@sueznewz2 yes that's right hehe!!!
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
21 May 18
You got an awesome photo, but standing still makes me have aches and pains. I could not do it.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
no I wouldn't be able to do it either heather @GardenGerty but more because I'd get bored quickly lol..
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
21 May 18
i wouldn't be able to resist staring and taking my pic with them, too. i also know i can't maintain one position for even a few minutes!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
no ... I wouldn't be able to either @hereandthere
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
Yes I liked it and thought tge make up was very clever and made it quite realistic..
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
me too... @Kandae11 it must take ages to put on.. and then take off again 
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 May 18
perhaps you will one day... it's a growing very popular @mnglsp
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