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There’s a story behind this ya know. I arrived at Mark’s barber shop at 2:25 and noticed the “Back at 3PM” sign on the door. Damn! So I thought bugger this, I’ll have a beer at the pub up the road. So I went to Fotheringham’s at Taree, Oz, and discovered that a middie of beer ain’t 2 bob anymore. It was $3.40! Bloody hell. Good thing I had a few quid on me otherwise I would’ve had to write a cheque.
Anyway, I asked the bar manager if it would be okay to take a pic of the taps and he said no worries. But the flash went off. So the lady he was talking to said, “Turn off the flash. You’ll get a better pic that way.”
Turn off the flash? How do I do that? I hate learning anything new. But I pressed a few buttons and hey presto, suppressed flash. Then I took a second pic.
No flash! Cool! I thanked the lady and she said, “I’m a photography teacher.”
“Really? A photography teacher? Seriously?”
“Yep.”
“Well, bloody hell, how about that.”
And here’s the pic. Fuji compact A180.
I’m a hobby photographer. In fact, I’m not sure Red Bubble should refer to me as an “artist”. But I do like to take photos that are above average, and certainly appreciate learning from my fellow Bubbleonian’s efforts as well as their comments. I use a second hand Sony Cybershot F717 (recently replaced by a new Nikon D3100) and a Fuji Finepix S7000. Photography allows me to keep souvenirs of my experiences. Today’s deeds become tomorrow’s memories.
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Love the story behind the shot, it’s amazing the people you meet in the most unexpected places … hmmm … maybe not such an unexpected place! Is it really that long since you had a beer in a pub … plenty to choose from in this shot!
Did you remember to get the haircut?
Oh… this was supposed to be a reply to your comment but I put it in the wrong place. Old age ya know: No, it’s not that long since I was in pub, Trish, but I do remember the days when a middie cost 1/1… one shilling and one penny. And yes, I remembered to get the haircut. Now I look even more gorgeous than I did before.
– Gary Kelly
We are all allowed an occasional “Senior’s Moment” … what’s the point of being a Senior if we are not!
Actually, Trish, I love the name Fotheringham’s. It’s under new management but they kept the name. But ya know what the locals call it? Fogs. Sheesh.
– Gary Kelly
Thanks, Terry. Yep, of all people in the pub… and there were only 4 customers at the time… one was a photography teacher. There ya go. And I’ve learned something new.
– Gary Kelly
Maybe the locals call it Fogs because they are in a bit of a fog leaving …
That reminds me, I must buy some grog for Christmas…Ha ha, love the story Gary and fancy you learning something new…
Cheeky bugger.
– Gary Kelly
Excellent shot Gary!!! ☺♥
Thanks, Evita. Ordinary things that most people take for granted can make interesting shots, yes?
– Gary Kelly
Ah the good old flash, always catches us out. Great shot!
Thanks, Kev. Yeah, sometimes you gotta outsmart the camera. :)
– Gary Kelly
Excellent story Gary. Isn’t it great when you learn new things like that? You’ll be doing it all the time now :)
My father taught me to drive… or tried to. He said to my mum, “Gary will never get a license. He’s too nervous.” A year later I was a driving instructor.
– Gary Kelly
Okay… four years later.
– Gary Kelly