Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Have you ever wondered why emergency vehicles have the words "Fire", "Ambulance", "Police" or "Rescue" laterally inverted? It's so that when they are driving behind us, we see the word displayed correctly in our rear-vision mirrors. I guess that is a good way to illustrate today's theme, which is "Practical". And if any of my readers happen to know which emergency service worker thought of this brilliant idea, do let me know.
I knew that but not sure who came up with it. =) Great choice!
ReplyDeleteI did know that too, but....who ever came up with it...BRILLANT!
ReplyDeletegood choice. Mine will be up soon....not sure you are up for it though....we'll see! tee hee
Great shot. Isn't that just genius. Very clever take!
ReplyDeleteI feel really, really unobservant suddenly!
ReplyDelete"Photo Hunter." You know, I've never gone hunting, but it would be cool to employ similar tactics and attempt to get close and shoot something with my Yashika.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh at the backwards writing. The big red truck with a telescoping ladder, lights flashing, siren blaring... wouldn't that be a good clue? Nope: "Hold on, Aunt Matilda, it looks like something is written on the front of that vehicle... now if I could only get close enough to read it..."
I'm not sure who thought of it either but as an ambulance dispatcher (former police dispatcher) I can tell you that, sadly, it doesn't help a lot of times. You would be totally amazed at how many people refuse to get out of the way a vehicle that has come up behind you with lights flashing and siren blaring who still refuse to get the heck out of the way! Sad - but true!
ReplyDeleteFunny to see 'Saturday' on your post. Still Friday eve here!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that clever...I never would have guessed that!
ReplyDeletenice one! there was a time when I wouldn't have known this, but luckily that time was years ago:)
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what a great choice for today. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteNice shot and very practical...
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. I wonder if it works. Me I find the big vehicle wiith "blues and twos" going makes me get out of teh way! Happy weekend
ReplyDeleteGood choice of our theme! mine is up too http://happymomiam.blogspot.com/2007/10/photo-hunters-practical.html
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I knew this as well but don't know who had come up with this idea. Great post!
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I have always thought that very practical.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I love this take on the theme. I thought it was only ambulance that is backward here.
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great photo...I agree with Linda...even tho Fire, ambulance have it printed this way...people still dont'get out of the way....I just don't get it...I think some people just panick....I know as soon as I hear the sierns I start looking for the flashing lights and pull over to the curb lane...and then curb if need be....happy weekend....
ReplyDeleteRecently they changed the noise sirens make over here so that more people hear the emergency services approaching. Again, practical.
ReplyDeleteI think you can find all kinds of practical things on emergency vehicles. I even posted one for my hunt this week. Happy Weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy family has always noticed this - infact we now even use the word "ecnalubma" in everyday converstion - much to the confusion of other people :)
ReplyDeletethat's really practical one, thanks for sharing it.happy weekend!
ReplyDeletegreat take on this weekend theme.happy hunting!
ReplyDeletegreat explanations.......now I knew why.
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happy Photo Hunting !!!
What an excellent post. very informative and interesting. sara from farmingfriends
ReplyDeleteI bet you wont be doing what i will be doing to day.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mark
I never knew that. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of this, wandering what the heck it is all about. Thanks for the tip. Cool shot.
ReplyDeletePretty clever, to say the least,.. but,... if something big and red was behind you, wouldn't you know to get out of the way? Same with police and ambulances,.. they usually have their colorful lights flashing. Yet still,... some people do not see them I guess. Great photo and have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of something practical. I'm stunned at how many people did NOT already know that.
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A great interpretation of this week's theme. Sadly, all too often I see roadhogs who ignore the presence of an emergency service vehicle. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat's dumb to me. If I see the lights and hear the siren, I move. I'm not trying to read a sign. But thats just me I guess.
ReplyDeleteNo clue man, but it's brilliant.
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