If you have a slightly quirky sense of humour, then you notice oddities, strange juxtapositions, and the absurdities of everyday life. Most of it unintended.
I remember a sign that I spotted in a shoe shop window many years ago that said: ‘buy one, get one free’. It was a sale offering two pairs of shoes for the price of one pair, but I saw the unintended absurdity implied in a literal interpretation of the slogan of buying a shoe and getting the other one of the pair free. The omission of the word ‘Pair’ had made all the difference.
And so to today’s picture. I was attracted by the juxtaposition of the sign, which remains from a long-gone era when this was perhaps a store selling decorating materials, and the adjacent window frame, much in need of a coat of paint. This was taken in Paddington, London where I was waiting to meet up with my son to hear Don McCullin (the world-famous war photographer) talking about his life as a photographer. What I hadn’t realized at the time I took this image was that it was on the side of the building that housed the Frontline club where the event was held. It was a superb evening.
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Hearing Don McCullin speak must have been a great experience- he is one of the photographers I most admire… And I like the juxtaposition, appeals to me sense of humour!
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It was a great opportunity, Sue. My son seems to have an ear to the ground for events like this. The evening was a conversation with Jon Snow (Channel 4 news anchor) who let Don do most of the talking.
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Perfect…
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These certainly made me smile Andy. I can imagine that the evening with Don McCullin was fascinating and absorbing. I wish I’d been there.
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I like both pictures here, little smiles, just waiting to be seen. 😊
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Thanks for your visit and for your comment, Sallyann. I’m glad you enjoyed these imaages.
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Paddington? Like, Paddington Station? Paddington Bear? I know it’s unbelievable, but I had no idea who Paddington Bear was, until a friend dragged me to the movie. Now, every time I hear that name, I remember that little guy sitting in the station…
Taking words literally can lead to every sort of wonderful word play, as it did with the shoes. And I did laugh to see that “Paints” sign next to the window that so badly needed painting. Odd juxtapositions are often the heart of humor — even in photographs.
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Yes, Paddington as in Bear. A mile or two north west of the main West End (shopping centre) of London. Not somewhere I often visit, but new areas bring new surprises and new opportunities.
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Haha, who enjoys a busman’s holiday! Well seen.
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I can’t resist this type of image when I see it.
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