By extending the range between the camera and the subject (likely yourself) further than a natural human arm span, it allows the frame of the photo to be expanded. (ordinarytraveler.com)
The unique situation stems from the dual role of SUNY Poly as both an academic institution and an integral part of the state's economic development efforts, with arms spanning the length of the Thruway from Albany to Buffalo, bringing in hundreds of millions in state and private funding. (politico.com)
The KSPHI measures 13 physical traits, including tall stature, wide arm span, large waist circumference, small testes, breast tissue development, and skeletal abnormalities. (sciencedaily.com)