I was really stuck as to how to illustrate today’s theme and ended up consulting Wikipedia for a dictionary definition to give me a helping hand. As I read the relevant article I saw a reference to Catch 22 by Joseph Heller and remembered we had a copy on our bookshelves. As you can see from its pristine cover, neither of us have read it, but its synopsis was perfect for the theme. The book is about a pilot who wishes to be relieved of duty on the grounds of insanity but cannot be because if he really were insane he would not have the sense to ask to be relieved of duty! I suppose I really ought to read the book now I’ve featured it here……

Thanks to Nellinka for setting today’s theme. Last Tuesday’s theme was ‘verticality’. The following is a list of those who may be participating today. Look for posts dated Tuesday 7th September for their Tuesday Inspiration contributions. Alternatively, you could search using the following tag which will bring up all those who have labelled their TI post in this way: ti100907.

Carmencorina
Caroleagle, Chossid, 365DandFeby, Djnana, Elizzi, Florlavag, Girafferacing, GKorts, Imdanchan, Jan03, Jarvo, JustGood, KellyBee322, Latecomer, LevonTheLights, lgnelson, lisaliu, Lynda, Matteahmb, McMommy, MoMac, Mountainflower, Mystic1, Nellinka, Passerine, Quiksilver1781, Ratcher, Revenant, Ryana, Snowpie, Tennischick, TheBronzeBow , TracySeeger and Wasichseh

Great shot for the theme Helen. I had to consult Wiki too and will be posting tomorrow. Lynda · 2010-09-07: 05:43

Interesting Helen... Now you have of lalecture in prospect (prospect is exact term ?) josy63 · 2010-09-07: 05:54

Perfect for the theme. I'm having the same problem. Lovely picture. caroleagle · 2010-09-07: 06:37

Perfect for the theme - I was also on Wiki, then I think I had too much information lol.... McMommy · 2010-09-07: 06:53

I do heartily recommend this book, which is hilarious in parts. revenant · 2010-09-07: 06:59

Now this is a fantastic shot ... yet again! Ryana · 2010-09-07: 08:34

Great shot and idea MoMac · 2010-09-07: 10:34

I saw the movie Helen and yes it is perfect for the theme GKorts · 2010-09-07: 12:10

I love to learn new things... I think I'll also check out this book. Sorry for the inconvenience, I hope you'll enjoy the book as a recompense. ;) Nellinka · 2010-09-07: 12:22

I will have to give myself a shake and get back into the Tuesday Inspiration. Meanwhile others do really well, as you have here Helen. Latecomer · 2010-09-07: 14:33

What an excellent idea! justgood · 2010-09-07: 16:48

I haven't read the book either, but now I want to. Perfect illustration of the theme. ????? · 2010-09-07: 17:38

Well done Helen - I have the feeling lot's of us consulted Wiki, though I thought it was a great suggestion. Jarvo · 2010-09-07: 21:30

Don't know what the theme is, but the capture is cool. I still wonder how you focus in the center, with the top and bottom somewhat blurred. SunflowerGirl · 2010-09-07: 22:42

Well done helen mystic1 · 2010-09-08: 02:59

Great shot for the theme, nice dof. thebronzebow · 2010-09-15: 22:40

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