Wednesday, 5 January 2022

Quintessentially baleful


I love this image of a wooden fence rail pretending to be a lion. 
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  1. Rachel Phillips5 January 2022 at 03:49

    It becomes even more striking if one clicks on it and enlarges it because the wood looks like animal hair. I like it.

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    1. Tom Stephenson5 January 2022 at 03:51

      Yes, I was looking out to sea at Studland Bay, having a cup of tea at the beach cafe when I saw him staring back at me from a distance of about 4 feet.

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  2. The Weaver of Grass5 January 2022 at 06:51

    I think he looks more like a Polar Bear.

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  3. Susan5 January 2022 at 07:38

    That is fascinating. The eyes are really pensive and have a staring quality. The message is: "I'm watching you."

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    1. Tom Stephenson5 January 2022 at 09:50

      The look of love… no, obsession and focus.

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  4. Tasker Dunham5 January 2022 at 09:55

    Elephant.

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    1. Tom Stephenson5 January 2022 at 10:41

      Jesus. I must be living in a different universe.

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  5. Ellen D.5 January 2022 at 12:47

    Reminds me of the song by the Police "Every breath you take":
    Every breath you take and every move you make
    Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you
    Every single day, every word you say
    Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you

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    1. Tom Stephenson5 January 2022 at 16:57

      That tune has big memories for me. It was the alarm call for a nurse I was going out with at the time.

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  6. Rosemary5 January 2022 at 15:08

    Fascinating - I can fully understand why you grabbed it and carried it back home with you.

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  7. Joanne Noragon5 January 2022 at 17:16

    I believe we like it more than it liked you.

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  8. MrsC (Maryanne)5 January 2022 at 21:07

    Oh yes. It has a name, seeing faces in inanimate objects, face pareidolia. Everything has a name apparently.

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  9. Jacqueline @ HOME6 January 2022 at 02:00

    I think elephant as well …. Funny how we see things differently …. I see faces in everything. XXXX

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    1. Tom Stephenson6 January 2022 at 02:45

      I don't think it has elephant eyes, but I'll check. The photo could do with cropping sideways too.

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  10. gz6 January 2022 at 02:10

    Definitely something hairy!
    Keeping an eye or two on you

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    1. Tom Stephenson6 January 2022 at 02:46

      I am always keeping an eye out for something hairy.

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  11. John Going Gently6 January 2022 at 05:23

    Lion, you can see the broad nose

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