Okay, So I Came Off Second Best
Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
I’d just recharged the batteries on my camera a few weeks ago when I shot this frame, while my son – barely in his teens – was playing his guitar. I was rather pleased with the shot of the tuning keys (also referred to as machine heads) . I showed him the result on the display screen of my digital camera. ``Hang on, Dad,’’ he said, ``just give me the camera for a minute, because I think this angle’s even better.’’ Continuing to hold the electric guitar in his left hand, he took the shot with his right hand. You know what? His effort was much better than mine – and I’m proud to admit it.
Click here: Pentax K100D, Shutter speed 1/45, F5.6, ISO speed 800
Photograph copyright: MATTHEW McMAHON
15 comments:
Reminds me of a 'pantera' film clip, thereas a camera on the guitar and you get all these great shots the thr strings whipping about. Cant remember the track name.
Hi Pope Terry,
Now you've got me wondering as well!
Keep smiling
David
Hi FHB,
Thank you. Matt will be delighted to hear that. He has the knack of finding an extra special angle with the camera!
Hope you had a safe trip back after what sounded like a great holiday.
Keep smiling
David
He is good. Competition, Dad...!
Hi Les,
He is very good. At more things than I am good at!
And competition for the old man is always good!
Keep smiling
David
Wow! I love the persepctive on his shot! Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. =)
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for those kind words. He and his sisters are great kids and I honestly get a lump in my throat when I think of how blessed I am to be their father.
Keep smiling
David
Your pictures (and now your son's) are a treat for the eyes. Blessings to you and yours.
So what was he playing?
I like his angle, but I like the crisper focus on yours.
After he took a spin with your camera, did you play a number on his guitar?
Thank you, Craver,
My entire family has been blessed in many special ways.
Keep smiling
David
G'day Brian,
He was playing Hilsong United, which is gospel rock. He was playing on a Fender Squire Strat California series, but he also plays a mean Fender Squire MD4 bass!
Keep smiling
David
Hi Spinning Girl,
I agree - his angle left me for dead!
I do learn a lot from my children.
Keep smiling
David
Nice question, Debbie,
I do not have a musical bone in my body. Serious - I can sing a few notes, but that's where it ends!
Keep smiling
David
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