I’ve been having some problems with my neck this week so this morning I walked down to the village for some treatment on it by the local physiotherapist. She was running about 20 minutes late and as I sat in the empty waiting room I noticed the rather nice shadows and lines created by the venetian blinds. I had my camera with me on the off-chance I would find a photo for today on my walk home so I took the opportunity to fire off a few frames. Thank goodness I was the only person there – I would have received some really odd looks otherwise! I played around with various shapes but I felt this long, tall crop worked best to echo the line of the vertical cord. I’m pleased to say that as well as being a successful photo opportunity the physiotherapy worked well too – I can now move my head in all directions!

Incredible lighting and exposure on the blinds - wonderful detail in the cord. Good eye to see this great shot! I'm happy that you're better after your treatment! djnana · 2010-10-09: 08:23

Oh goodness, hope not in a a complete 360° direction :) Nice shot, was this actually B&W? MoMac · 2010-10-09: 08:25

A beautiful light deceiving the shadow Stripes, thread and hup we can create clear or dark, bright or black worlds Bravo josy63 · 2010-10-09: 08:40

amazing effect when scrolling! beautifull : in my fav :) ????? · 2010-10-09: 08:49

Very beautiful shot...glad the physio worked too...nothing about a pain in the neck is good news cariad · 2010-10-09: 09:09

so glad your fully rotational now; great shot! urmysunshine · 2010-10-09: 09:52

Nice one. Cool effect when scrolling. yellodog · 2010-10-09: 10:33

Nice light and the up-and-down composition works well davids · 2010-10-09: 11:30

I have also had a therapy photos! is magnificent! DieRomantic · 2010-10-09: 11:33

It is an interesting effect when you scroll up and down. Stylish shot Lynda · 2010-10-09: 12:12

I love the photo and I hope your neck feels better very soon! ????? · 2010-10-09: 12:31

amazing photo...the straight lines have a calming effect on me... love it! Eiram · 2010-10-09: 14:42

Hi Helen, So happy that your neck feels so much better. I love the photo too. Kay · 2010-10-09: 17:13

Well... thanks to your torticollis you took a beautiful and original photo! ????? · 2010-10-09: 18:05

Great post! ????? · 2010-10-10: 01:40

exceptional idea and photo! Contesina · 2010-10-10: 02:31

Great therapy it seems. Get well soon, my friend. huiching · 2010-10-10: 02:53

Awesome shot! wildduck · 2010-10-10: 03:48

I think this turned our very nice! Hope your neck is better :) Melusine · 2010-10-10: 09:52

Nice concept! Well done work! davidcardona · 2010-10-10: 12:17

Simple and yet so amazing! Ryana · 2010-10-10: 16:08

So simple but so effective - it's amazing what can be made into a lovely picture. alison · 2010-10-10: 17:33

Wow, wow!!! LOVE the contrast in light and shadow...AND the composition and clarity!!! lookagain · 2010-10-10: 22:06

You have rhythm...of course.. maharba · 2010-10-10: 22:09

I too am shy about photographing in public! LOL I have a couple shots where I played with blinds in my home: http://www.photoblog.com/nikkini/2010/06/05/156-365-shadow-shapes.html and http://www.photoblog.com/nikkini/2010/01/11/warning-11-365.html nikkini · 2010-10-11: 15:11

How creative! This turned out very well. I liked the focus on the cord. The shadows are neat, too. And no dust the blinds! SunflowerGirl · 2010-10-13: 10:56

the lines are so lovely :-) ????? · 2010-10-13: 23:55

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