Because of their ability to obscure the face, hoodies are often regarded with suspicion.

His apparent attempt to obscure his face from the public gaze, suggests he did realise that he shouldn't draw attention to himself.

But, more significantly, by presenting himself with hand shadowing brow, the painter deliberately obscures his face.

The rioters took to the roof of the building, their faces obscured by shirts wrapped around their heads.

Each member of the gang obscured their faces with balaclavas or hid them from the cameras by carrying items such as bin bags above their heads.