Life imitating art
Calvin posted this on Jun 13th 2008 at 9:56 under Photo Blog, Photography
Up in Dublin for a meeting last summer I found myself wandering near the canal when a scene on the bench opposite caught my eye.
I think this tourist was trying to photograph a map of Ireland, for some bizarre reason. The unintentional (or at least subconscious) similarity of his pose and that of the sculpture alongside him made for an interesting snap.
It’s a “grab” shot… like a lot of my photographs (I tend to have kids swinging off one arm while wielding the camera one-handed, hoping fervently for high enough shutter-speeds to compensate for the inevitable camera-shake) – and is perhaps technically challenged – but the curious juxtaposition rescues it.
Donncha O Caoimh on 13 Jun 2008 at 15:56 #
Brilliant shot
Come on, you asked him to pose so perfectly!
Calvin on 13 Jun 2008 at 16:10 #
Nope, honestly, just looked up and there he was. Still not sure what he was trying to do with the camera though…?
Phil on 16 Jun 2008 at 19:35 #
this is so well spotted. just great luck!
how many years has the statue been there…
the chances of someone sitting like that and not realising they are mimicing the statue…
the chances of you being there at that moment.
Calvin on 16 Jun 2008 at 21:37 #
Hi Phil,
Thanks for the comment. Yes, it was a very lucky shot. I couldn’t believe it when I saw him sitting there next to the statue… amazing!
Nora on 01 Jul 2008 at 11:08 #
Well, well, well. Great shot! This caught my interest for several reasons - have a peek at my blog and you’ll see why.
I, too, blog gaily away, well aware that people are visiting and not commenting. Most frustrating!
Happy blogging.
Calvin on 01 Jul 2008 at 14:10 #
Thanks Nora,
Best of luck with Parkbench! And if you’re ever short of a freelance copywriter remember to look me up ;-).
Cheers,
Calvin!