ONION STRINGER

[Julian de'Courcy]

Came across this gardener, un-named here as I thought I new his name. We have often chatted over the years, then the other day another gardener called him over giving him a name that I had not been using to acknowledge him. I've even forgot that name I over heard . But maybe Onion Stringer is appropriate in this image, must ask next time we chat.


Sigma Dp3 Merrill. f3.5 1/400 iso 400 Excuse the boarder it must have been a phase.

The Onion Stringer by Julian de Courcy, on Flickr

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yeah, not convinced about the border, but hopefully the phase has passed The photo, though, is beautiful - perfect tones - with the skins of man and onion becoming one. Then there is the face - I didn't see it at first - and the gaze at the string. Good to have you back, Julian.

 

[Pete Askew]

I'm with Rob about the image Julian and I too like that the main attention is on the onions rather than Mr Stringer.

 

[Brian Moore]

Smashing image Julian. The face emerged later, which was cool. I don't mind the border. The picture upstages it in fine fashion.

Your story about the chap's name reminds me of a fellow who played on the same football team as me for a season. His name was Donnie. Donnie took direction well. "Donnie give me the ball!" I would demand, and he would dutifully pass it to me. Or while I had possession I'd shout "DONNIE!" and point at him and he, like the opposition, would fall for my ruse and prepare to receive the pass I never sent him. This kind of thing went on the whole season,...probably about 30 games. Anyway, at a post-season party I learned that his name was actually Mark.

 

[Pete Askew]

Makes me mindful of a quote from Trigger in Only Fools and Horses about the baby due to Del Boy and his wife, "If it's a girl they're gonna name it Sigourney, after the actress. And if it's a boy they're gonna name him Rodney, after Dave."

 

[Rob MacKillop]

When I played football for the Primary School team, I used to get very confused when the coach in the sideline would shout at me, "Harry! Harry!"...

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thank you all kind words.

I heard a rumour there is a footy match tonight. By the sounds of the confusion that reigns amongst the Harry's and Donnie's the team in white may just win by a goal or two

 

[Brian Moore]

Thank you all kind words.

I heard a rumour there is a footy match tonight. By the sounds of the confusion that reigns amongst the Harry's and Donnie's the team in white may just win by a goal or two

Cheeky English Bugger!

 

[Brian Moore]

When I played football for the Primary School team, I used to get very confused when the coach in the sideline would shout at me, "Harry! Harry!"...

There was a guy who played for the L.A. Aztecs in the now defunct North American Soccer League. His name was Lee Atack. He was a defender who liked to get forward. He would make speculative runs up the pitch, sometimes ill-advised, and at such times the coach would be heard admonishing him to get back to his defensive position. "Lee Attack get back!" the coach would shout time and again. This caused some confusion, especially among new players to the team.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh, I'm sure the bloody English will win.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

There was a guy who played for the L.A. Aztecs in the now defunct North American Soccer League. His name was Lee Atack. He was a defender who liked to get forward. He would make speculative runs up the pitch, sometimes ill-advised, and at such times the coach would be heard admonishing him to get back to his defensive position. "Lee Attack get back!" the coach would shout time and again. This caused some confusion, especially among new players to the team.

Oh your'e talking to a Celt here albeit a Cornish one Do I sense tension

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

any one know what the score was

 

[Pete Askew]

It's gone awfully quiet on this thread.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

It's gone awfully quiet on this thread.

I had noticed

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I like the onions, the tone of colour, actually the whole image including string and all. Really a document that tells a story whether it's Dick, Tom or Harry involved in the image. Or maybe a futuristic picture of a certain Cornish guy

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

I like the onions, the tone of colour, actually the whole image including string and all. Really a document that tells a story whether it's Dick, Tom or Harry involved in the image. Or maybe a futuristic picture of a certain Cornish guy

Thank you Ivar. Not sure if I had the computer on on Sunday so missed a post or two. You suggesting I may become an onion stringer could have a worst fate