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27-JAN-2011

Getting in a knot

I've been leaving my PAD 'til the last minute lately and then getting in a knot
looking for something to shoot.
So, today at lunchtime, I got out my macro lens, my new beads, and hey presto -
my Pad was out of the way. Although these are actually deep purple (nothing
to do with the rockers), I liked the desaturated look.
Purple is one of those colours that comes in and out of fashion every few years.
And much as I like clothes and style, I'm beginning to dislike fashion. I don't like
being told by some arbitrators of fashion, that I can't buy purple or red or blue
or green (the list goes on) clothes because that colour isn't in this season. I
don't like not being able to buy a long skirt because minis or fashionable or
vice versa. I've reached an age where I know what I like and don't need a designer
or sylist or fashion buyer to tell me what I should or shouldn't be able to buy.
Now, that's my rant for the day.

Nikon D90
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Patricia Kay28-Jan-2011 20:12
Gorgeous image Mairead...I love purple ...all shades of it!...Absolutely agree with your rant...I wear just what i like...BV
Noël28-Jan-2011 12:52
Quite right!
Neal Nye28-Jan-2011 12:14
I couldn't agree more! A lovely image with that subtle color.
Colin Storey28-Jan-2011 10:34
Great and true rant, lovely macro Inge of the beads. v
Guest 28-Jan-2011 07:52
Beautiful artistic image Mairead.. love it! V
Guest 28-Jan-2011 07:22
Wonderful detail.
Inga Morozoff28-Jan-2011 02:22
Terrific macro, and as for your rant, I'm with you all the way! Be yourself!
Nora van Beek27-Jan-2011 23:42
Awesome! I totally agree with you, too. The older I get the more I find myself dressing for comfort rather than for a certain look. ~V~
Alan K27-Jan-2011 23:36
Nice vertices and subtle light here. After last night's disastrous attempt (which is why my yesterday's PAD won't be posted until today's is so that no-one will see it), you've convinced me that I need a real macro lens. Actually I was already convinced, this just seals the deal.
(And MY main fashion gripe is about the bozos who decided to stop putting shirt pockets on otherwise-quality mens' shirts. They're seriously useful for holding lens caps and the occasional filter, which you now have to dump into your trouser pockets.)
pkocinski27-Jan-2011 23:34
I'll second that rant :-) Love the color here.
Carl Carbone27-Jan-2011 22:59
Beautiful macro! V
Doug Cruden27-Jan-2011 22:28
Hahha...well said Mairead, totally agree!! And well taken too :o)
Guest 27-Jan-2011 21:58
Lovely crystal. I agree about fashion - I don't work in an office but with children and don't want a black suit - children love to see colour. Haven't seen a suit that isn't black or charcoal for over a decade.
sue anne27-Jan-2011 21:56
Beautiful !
Jean Chiasson27-Jan-2011 21:45
Beautiful image great details vote
larose forest photos27-Jan-2011 21:40
Agree with your rant, wholly! And I love this photo of the sparkly purple bead (being a favourite colour of mine, along with blue). V
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