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Jun 132008
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.
Brilliant shot
Come on, you asked him to pose so perfectly!
Nope, honestly, just looked up and there he was. Still not sure what he was trying to do with the camera though…?
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.
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!
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.
Thanks Nora,
Best of luck with Parkbench! And if you’re ever short of a freelance copywriter remember to look me up
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Cheers,
Calvin!