Thursday, April 26, 2007

Height And Seek

Where's The Fiddler On The Roof?

Photograph copyright: MATTHEW McMAHON


There's dilemmas. And there's, well, dilemmas. There I was, in the driveway about five hours ago, about to head out on an important errand of mercy. And to my right, there was this amazing sunset. No time to drive to higher ground to shoot it, for the sun was descending rapidly into cloud. So I called for the cavalry (my son) who immediately emerged with my camera. I reversed out of the driveway on my errand, secure in the knowledge that he would take the shot quickly and with a minimum of fuss.

14 comments:

Shrink Wrapped Scream said...

Your SON took this???

That's it, I resign.

david mcmahon said...

Hi Carol,

Aye. He's much better with a camera at 13 than I could ever have been.

Oi, 'ang on a minute. I resign as well. Let him do the photography - we'll head to the pub!

Keep smiling

David

Anonymous said...

whattaboy - after your own heart I'm sure! I LOVE sunsets, but then, who doesn't.

You can truly retire (!) with him at the helm!

Carol M.

phaseoutgirl said...

What a cool photo from Matt! Aren't we just proud of our offspring?

:-)
Cecilia

necronomipod said...

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Meg Wingfield said...

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david mcmahon said...

Hi Carol M,

Ah yes, he's echoed your sentiments a few times! Just kidding; he's happy to tinker around with the camera, just like the girls. They're all comfortable using it - and I've never pushed them towards photography.

But they all know that if they want to take a shot, they can just pick up my camera and do it.

Yes, Carol, there's a lot to love about sunsets.

Say hello to Neil and the family.

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Cecilia,

Very proud. Make that V E R Y proud, just as you are of your girls.

Hope you're on the mend now. Look after yourself - I'm looking forward to some more terrific pictures on your site.

Keep smiling

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Mike,

Thanks for that url. Will have a look as soon as I finish work this afternoon (it's 6 am here in Melbourne).

If you want, leave me your email address here. If you'd rather not, I'll just leave you the instructions in the form of a comment on your site.

Cheers

David

david mcmahon said...

Hi Meg,

Detailed instructions in an email, waiting for you on your computer.

Let me know how you go.

Cheers

David

Shrink Wrapped Scream said...

Sounds good to me!

david mcmahon said...

Hi Carol

Off to the pub it is. Cold Foster's for me, warm lager for you, hey?

Keep smiling

David

Anonymous said...

That is awesome stuff by your son. I thought of resigning as well but then I had a better idea... maybe he can teach me some stuff when we meet. Tell him thats a great shot please... Siddharth

david mcmahon said...

Hi Siddharth,

He was thrilled with your message. Many thanks. You really made his day!

David