Posh sunglasses they may be, but I guess she put them on because she isn't wearing make up and some one is taking photos. I know I would if someone was taking my photo and I wasn't looking particularly at my brightest.
Wearing sunglasses is a really healthy habit.
If there is enough sunlight to be able to see well (it is not night time) then there are enough UV rays from sunlight to warrant wearing protective sunscreen for skin and sunglasses for eyes.
Cataracts and skin cancer are almost completely preventable.
Anti-Cancer councils recommend such care.
Schools make sunscreen, sunhats and sunglasses compulsory items of the school uniform now in many progressive schools.
Mary is a great advertisement for 'sun smart' behaviour.
I always wear sunglasses when outside. I am far from posh or vain.
I find them protective against wind, sand, objects in my work place and, of course, the sun.
Also, if one does have a good habit of wearing sunglasses a lot, one's eyes become accustomed to the darkened lens and are most comfortable when wearing them. The eyes become extra sensitive to bright light.
My brother wears sunglasses to ward off migraines. He sometimes wears dark glasses when watching bright films at the cinema.
My cousin wears prescription glasses that turn dark in bright light. Her glasses are always dark when outside which just goes to show how bright the day can be, even in winter.
Long gone are the days when people were seen of as pretentious or merely fashionable for wearing sunglasses. They are a protective accessory - a must.
So, 'bravo' for combining two great habits - exercise and eye health.
And I hope to see less of these types of private photos ... give the kids some freedom.
May be the photos were allowed as a one off as a bargain with photographers so that they won't be attending the matches or practices on a regular basis. The photos infringe on the liberty of Christian's friends as well.