It’s hard to believe the famous Rubik’s Cube has been around for more than 30 years!
I bought my very first Rubik’s Cube in central London in 1981. A couple of weeks later, an acquaintance borrowed it to try and impress others with his intellectual and manual dexterity.
There was only one problem when he finally returned the Rubik’s Cube. At first glance, it looked as if he had solved the Cube, with all the colours apparently (and I say ``apparently’’ with good reason) in the correct place.
But it took me a couple of seconds to figure out he had peeled off all the stickers and put them in a manner that suggested he had actually solved the cube.
I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. Shot with a Pentax K100D, using a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F5.6, 1/30 sec, ISO 800, focal length 125mm.
Comments
Awesome shot, lovely colors.
Thank you, Tracy – I actually shot this indoors about a fortnight ago. It worked better in soft light!
– David McMahon
Great shot of two puzzles.
Thanks, Betty – I just saw them in the house and thought … hmmmm …. could be an interesting shot!
– David McMahon
It is hard to believe David…. 30 years!!!…. and I never could solve it. Great capture :)
Doesn’t it seem like the decades have flown. I still remember buying one for the first time in London when it was first released!
– David McMahon
Memories!!!! lol… I never did get it solved, got close though,, love it!
I can still get two layers done – but then my technique falls apart!
– David McMahon
Great shot.. the black background makes the colours just pop. Fantastic!
Thanks, Bree – I deliberately shot it against that background, so I’m so glad it works for you!
– David McMahon
I remember playing with this for hours on end trying to get it lined up…lol lol Spectaular Image, my friend!!
Very kind of you, Carla. I can still do two layers of the Cube, but I fall away after that supreme achievement!
– David McMahon
Great contrast and sharp colours David. Looks fabulous. tony
Thank you, Tony – and still just as difficult to solve!
– David McMahon
Congratulations!!! You have been featured in Cee’s Fun Artsy Friends Group
Great news, Cee – thank you, as always, for what you do on RB.
– David McMahon
Great capture and wow thirty yrs old! Congratulations!
Doesn’t seem like 30 years, Swaby! Three decades of fun around the world ….
– David McMahon
A really terrific creation!!!!!Congratulations on being featured!!! Bill
So glad you liked it, Bill. Thanks for the visit and comment.
– David McMahon