V@NearCenterNosehigh-FingerForward-V@NearCenterChinhigh-FingerForward V@DistalCenterNosehigh-FingerForward-V@DistalCenterChinhigh-FingerForward

Alternative forms

 * Indicating observation of an object or event in motion by sweeping hands in the direction of the motion, e.g.:
 * Indicating frequent or habitual observation by repeating the forward motion multiple times.
 * Indicating focused or intense observation by holding the final posture for a longer time.
 * Indicating casual observation by moving the fingers casually side-to-side.
 * Indicating mutual observation by facing fingers of each hand toward the other, e.g.:

Etymology
One of a many variations of, presumably indicating a deliberate act by using two hands and facing only forward.

Production

 * This two-handed ASL sign has two postures:
 * Form with the dominant hand near the eyes, extended fingers pointing forward, palm down. Form  with the weak hand near the mouth, extended fingers pointing forward, palm down.
 * Move both hands forward.
 * Form with the dominant hand a medial distance in front of the eyes, extended fingers pointing forward, palm down. Form  with the weak hand a medial distance in front of the mouth, extended fingers pointing forward, palm down.

Verb

 * 1) to observe
 * (ASL Gloss) ME OBSERVE HIM, FUNNY.
 * "I observed him and found him to be funny."

Noun

 * 1) observation