Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Imperfections generally attract my attention more often than perfect sights. My camera is magnetically drawn to rusty objects, odd sights, quirky objects that are way off the beaten track. You know the feeling, right?
Not surprisingly, this week’s theme was just the perfect challenge. This is one of a set of Vision kitchen utensils that are a few years older than the eldest Authorbloglet.
I’m not owning up to chipping the rim (not unless you twist my arm) but I will own up to putting it aside so I could photograph it before throwing it out with great regret.
While I was checking these shots at full reslution on my computer, the middle Authorbloglet walked past and pointed out something I hadn't even noticed - that the chip is as close to a perfect "love heart" as you'll ever get.
Visit TNChick's Photo Hunt. Today's theme: "Chipped".
love it! I never would have noticed the heart, though...
ReplyDeleteMiddle authorbloglet is absolutely correct.
ReplyDeleteMiddle authorbloglet is a (future) photographer, with that eye!
ReplyDeleteNice shot!
Does that authorbloglet have a camera? He/she is following in Dad's observant footsteps.
ReplyDeleteI see it!
ReplyDeleteGives a whole new meaning to broken hearted.
ReplyDeleteLove your photography, David!
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice the heart until you said. It will make me look at imperfections differently in future!
ReplyDeleteAhh.... and you still had the heart to throw it away?!
ReplyDeleteI would have had to have kept it...
Hey David - I'm sending you over to a place with some unusual photos - she has quite a few -
ReplyDeletehttp://whenthedogsbite.blogspot.com
That chip is so perfect it looks like it has been carved.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't quite sure it was a chip when I first saw it. I can see the heart, great eye that kid's got!
ReplyDeletewow David!! I too am drawn funnyily ..(thats wrong I cant seem to spell it!!) to cracked and chipped old crockery...l know its rendered worthless but to me its the opposite...l just love the fact its seen a life...and has a story..
ReplyDeleteMy blog is filled with imperfections! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYes, you have a love heart out of the chip. Should have posted on Valentine's Day!
A heart... how perfect since today is my anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even notice it was shaped like a heart. Loved the picture!
ReplyDeleteWell, now that it has the perfect heart, I don't think I could throw it away! LOL
ReplyDeleteI heart the heart in the photo. Did that make sense? LOL! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteFrom someone who cooks for a living.. my "heart" breaks for you and the pot.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my blog...
I love your pictures.
Good One David.... Loved the photo...
ReplyDelete(((HUGS)))
Donna
Let me point you to the exact pic David since she's posted a poem since...
ReplyDeletehttp://whenthedogsbite.blogspot.com/2009/01/scarborough-beach.html
There we go - one of many she has done...
Nice heart chip! Happy hunting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful imperfection! Who knew a little chip could turn out to mean so much?
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for dropping by my blog and saying hi!
awesome finding the extraordinary in the ordinary
ReplyDeleteMiddle authorbloglet has a good eye!
ReplyDeleteLove that! And, of course, I guess it is the little chips and cracks that allow love to seep into our hearts--
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Your photos are great :) thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid you could not keep that one but it provided the perfect shot for this theme. Well you provided the perfect shot, as usual. It is a little heart.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good feeling when an offspring shows signs of having inherited your talent. Excellent take on the theme and the "heart" is almost worth the imperfection in the rim.
ReplyDeleteI hope that "heart" shaped chipped Vision won't end up as a Valentine's gift.. LOL! Just kidding here. Love the macro shot David. :)
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteit must take a super hard knock to break tt steel heart! ;0
ReplyDeleteH'mmm, you could have used it for Valentine's Day then maybe. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :)
http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/01/photohunt-chips-in-italy.html
Love it...pun intended :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen I first looked at the photograph, I thought it was a metal vessel,and I was wondering how it got chipped like that. When I scrolled down, I realized it was glass.
ReplyDeleteMy contribution is one of those "imperfect" subjects that you mentioned. I share the attraction with you.
What a great shape. It almost looks like it was put there on purpose. Great capture even if you didn't realize at first what you captured.
ReplyDeleteIf you have time, please check out my photo hunt for the week.
JyLnC's Chipped
wow!! it is a heart shaped chip. wonderful :)
ReplyDeletehttp://scroochchronicles.com/?p=1230
Perfect picture of an imperfection!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, a chip off the old block indeed...and does this young bloglet carry around a camera and run full tilt at the world? I hope so!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Great post - the authorbloglet is very observant.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely shot. I like the way it's so reflective.
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly wonderful captured moment - Even the chip itself has love to offer!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI wish I can take photos like you!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on this week's theme!
The heart is perfect! The photo is perfection! Wonderful choice!!
ReplyDeletewell done for the theme!
ReplyDeleteThat's kind of neat with the heart pointed out. Great shot.
ReplyDeletenice shot! interesting reads too. =)
ReplyDeleteIt is heart shaped! :) That's a really neat chip. Nice!
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