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21-AUG-2010

pbase Goodbye Fridge shot August 22 2010 1 of 1.jpg

Goodbye Fridge~

This is one of my stupid shots where I spent 30 minutes taking - it involves an off camera flash as remote and using my Leica in the studio flash mode (it was the main). Several test shots later I was ready for my uncooperative models.

So why did I do this?

After 14 years, my fridge is being replaced with a new stainless steel model. Hence, no more photos on my fridge - unless I use tape. You are probably saying I hate the clutter look. This will probably give a interior decorator a coronary.

But, I like it. Each object on that fridge documents a part of my life - My Cafe Nero Loyalty card from London, a ticket to Westminster Abby, family pictures, Java as puppy shot, a magnet from the Guiness factory, a copy of article from New York Times in which I am quoted, and the obituary of Betty Gibson, one of my Mom's best friend in the nursing home who died about a year prior to her death.

So it is death of fridge.. 14 year of service. A blank piece of canvas where 14 years of my life has accumulated.

Goodbye..

And yes, Moki caught the odd shape doggie treat.

Leica X1
1/60s f/11.0 at 24.0mm iso100 full exif

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Jackdad23-Aug-2010 18:28
fun shot of the models and the bribery. ;-)
I hope you find a way on the new fridge to display the lovely picture of your Mom.
Guest 23-Aug-2010 16:11
No worries Joan - I've got plenty stuck to my stainless steal fridge...magnets still work (though more likely to slide a bit)...Ana
laine23-Aug-2010 09:34
I love your fridge...and love Frannie's comment :) As for the flying doggie treat..wow!!!
Frannie 22-Aug-2010 22:14
Awww auntie~! You are such a softie ;). Love you and your clutter. I'll help you find a way to mess your new fridge up, don't worry
Guest 22-Aug-2010 21:52
Excellent composition. V.
mollywb 22-Aug-2010 21:38
not a "stupid shot" - a masterpiece!! Real humanity!
Coleen Perilloux Landry22-Aug-2010 21:36
P.S. Most decorators don't really live in the real world.
Coleen Perilloux Landry22-Aug-2010 21:34
I love your fridge, especially the lovely photo of your mother. Whatever will you do? Get a bullentin board?