Throughout the course of history, societal attitudes toward male beards have varied widely depending on factors such as prevailing cultural-religious traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Some religions (such as Sikhism) have considered a full beard to be absolutely essential for all males able to grow one, and mandate it as part of their official dogma. Other cultures, even while not officially mandating it, view a beard as central to a man's virility, exemplifying such virtues as wisdom, strength, sexual prowess and high social status. However, in cultures where facial hair is uncommon (or currently out of fashion), beards may be associated with poor hygiene or a "savage", uncivilized, or even dangerous demeanor.

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Make:	NIKON CORPORATION
Model:	NIKON D7100
Exposure:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture:	f/6.3
ISO Speed:	450
Focal Length:	300 mm
Lens:	18.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-6.3