They're Going Neck And Neck

Artist: David McMahon
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They're Going Neck And Neck

.....But it’s sure to end in a tie!

These ties were on display at the Chinatown night market in Kuala Lumpur’s Petaling Street.

I was intrigued by the fact that each tie was individually stored in a container that was imprinted with exactly the same pattern as the tie itself. And when I framed this shot, I realised that every tie showed a strictly geometrical pattern.

I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my work in any way. Shot without a tripod, using a Pentax K100D fitted with a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F4.5, 1/30 sec, ISO 800, focal length 38mm.

Featured in TECHNICAL PHOTOGRAPHY, October 2009.

Malaysia2008-7260

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They're Going Neck And Neck by David McMahon

Ranald

Another good spot. They look like medal ribons too.
David McMahon replied

That’s exactly what I thought they were when I first spotted them, several yards away! Thought they might have been collectors’ items!
Shulie1

What a variety of ties!
David McMahon replied

I was so tempted, Shulie! Maybe next time…..!
JUSTART

great shot
what a choice :)
David McMahon replied

Huge array of choice, JustArt – especially for anyone who likes military-style stripes!
Betty Mackey

Looks great!
David McMahon replied

Thanks, Betty. The location is saved on my GPS. Must return there to buy some ties on the next visit!
odarkeone

Clever Caption
Photo also just as clever
David McMahon replied

Thanks very much – glad you liked the caption too!
Dusker

Like the way you have handled this one, making as much of the boxes as the ties themselves.
David McMahon replied

Thanks so much, Dusker. It was tough getting the light right – because this was just an open-air night market!
JennyMac

Forms an interesting tapestry of colour and shape… well spotted! : )
David McMahon replied

Thanks so much, Jenny. Next time we’re in Malaysia, I’ll be back there to get some more shots of this unique place.
kamaljeet kaur

OH THATS GREAT….simple presentations make such great compositions!!!
David McMahon replied

Thank you, Kamaljeet. You’re right about simple presentations, in any medium!