Monday, August 06, 2007

Julius Scissor

Well, They Told Me To Look Sharp

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON


If ever one of the Scissor Sisters goes AWOL, this is where to start the search. These scissors were just sitting on a colleague's desk and I was intrigued by the colour of the grips. Almost like your grandfather's horn-rimmed reading glasses, don't you think? And because I never "set up"' my shots, I declined her offer to move her handbag out of the way. You can see it in the background, in soft focus. Looks like a Burberry to me, but I'm not sure.

Click here: Pentax K100D, Shutter speed 1/6, F5.6, ISO speed 800.
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:45 AM

    Ah nice picture. Few people appreciate shooting weird like this...

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  2. karoline in the morning9:15 AM

    its a fabulous shot david!...i luv the colors, the clarity, the scissor handles are indeed unique.. most especially the sort of purse in the background.....lol

    ;P
    k

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  3. Deborah Gamble10:21 AM

    I think you are right about the bag's brand.

    The scissors are fine and all, but next time, if I may be so bold to ask, please get a better picture of the real beauty: the purse!

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  4. Alex L6:03 PM

    My mother has those scissors, I always thought a bit had snapped off on the outer part of the larger handle, but it must be a groove for the pinky finger to hide in.

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  5. david mcmahon6:04 PM

    Hi Priyank,

    Funny you should say that, because you;re so right. When I was taking the picture, my colleague was looking at me and just going: ``What the?''

    Keep smiling

    David

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  6. david mcmahon6:06 PM

    Hi Karoline,

    Thank you - strangely enough, it was a difficult shot to take. I reckon I had to shoot about fiv or six frames before I was satisfied!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  7. david mcmahon6:07 PM

    Hi Deborah,

    Yes, I confirmed it today. The bag's owner said it is indeed a Burberry.

    Okay - just for you, I'll shoot the bag tomorrow. A special rquest from the Duchess of Utah ....

    Your wish is my command,

    Keep smiling

    David

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  8. david mcmahon6:08 PM

    G'day Pope Terry,

    They must be an iconic Aussie brand. Now I;m curious, I'll have to find out.

    And good point about the resting spot for the pinky finger. hadn't thought of that.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  9. Anonymous8:35 PM

    nice shot and definately a burberry... Siddharth

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  10. david mcmahon8:47 PM

    Thanks, Siddharth,

    Yeah, I double-checked today and you;re right, it's definitely a Burberry!

    Kepe smiling

    David

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  11. *Goddess*7:00 AM

    It always amazes me how photographers see the interesting in every day things. Nice pic.

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  12. david mcmahon11:47 PM

    Hi Goddess,

    Thank you, but I am currently taking Debbie Gamble's advice for the next shot!

    Keep smiling

    David

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