Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON (Image ID: USA2010-29June-8822)I actually took this shot while I was travelling on an escalator. Look carefully in the bottom right-hand corner and you'll see the silhouette of the escalator rail.
But can you guess where this was shot? OK, I'll reveal the location. It was taken inside Toys R Us in Manhattan in late June this year. I just happened to look up. Noticed the neon patterns on the wall. Grabbed my camera. Took three shots and this one had a slight edge over the others.
You have such an eye for color and pattern, David!!! You are a true visual artist! Your mom would be extremely proud of this!! I personally love it!! Terrific shot! Cheers! Janine
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, David! The composition and color are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a nice day today wherever you are in the world.
Sheila :-)
nice bit of light there...like the colors...
ReplyDeleteYou just never know where you will find a great picture. Good thing you always have a camera with you. I haven't been in a Toys r Us in a few years.
ReplyDeleteI'd never have guessed that you were on an escalator.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours. You did well to capture them.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
where do you NOT take your camera...dare l ask?
ReplyDeletesaz x
Nice one - I think I saw this on Red Bubble. Love the colours and shapes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janine
ReplyDeleteVery touched by your compliment/s. My mother would have been delighted!
Thanks, Sheila
ReplyDeleteI took two shots going up the escalator and this one was taken while going down - just thought this was better.
Thanks, Brian
ReplyDeleteCould not resist those bright colours. From memory, the colours kept changing, too!
Thanks, TechnoBabe
ReplyDeleteI have to say it was great fun being in the store - and the staff were happy for me to take pictures, which was great.
Thank you, Maggie
ReplyDeleteI had to move (and react) quickly because they were other people on both escalators!
Hi Saz,
ReplyDeleteIn Manhattan, I had it around my neck all the time. Gee, I shot a few images in that very visual city!
Thanks, Leslie
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, I did post it on Red Bubble while I was in NYC. You have an amazing memory.
I remember you wrote once on your blog that if you look at something a second time, it's worth taking a shot. Obviously, this was.
ReplyDeleteSome guys get all the luck! :)
ReplyDeleteGee, Willow, you have an excellent memory. Yes, I've always told budding photographers those very words. If something makes you look twice - it has to be shot, because it has caught your creative impulse.
ReplyDeleteThank you for remembering!
The real luck was getting to meet the lovely Daryl not far from here two days later!
ReplyDeleteWell I would never have guessed it was an escalator, I do love those colors. Great eye.....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bernie
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked those colours!
"I don't wanna grow up - I'm a Toys R Us kid...."
ReplyDeleteThe bright colours brings out the kid in me. ;)
Your photos from NYC trip have inspired me to see things with a new eye .. my old was needed the rest ;-)
ReplyDeleteOooooo...Toys Я Us!
ReplyDeleteI love that store....and colours, too!
Thanks, Hilary - it was great being allowed (encouraged, rather) to take photographs in a store. I was so surprised when I asked and was told to go ahead and take as many as I wanted!
ReplyDeleteHi Daryl,
ReplyDeleteThanks for those kind words. Your city inspired me in very many ways. The highlight was visiting historic St Paul's Chapel in the shadow of Ground Zero.
Will definitely be back, to meet you again - and to say G'day to Ray.
Hi Teacher's Pet,
ReplyDeleteYes, toy stores were a special attraction to me as a kid - almost as good as a book store, but not quite!