Today has been another one of those days where I’ve had no time for photography during daylight hours so I had to resort to raiding the house for a photo subject that would work as a still life. Thankfully this weekend is looking much more photography friendly as I’ve got four days off – my first completely work free weekend since May. Who knows, I may even get out of the house with my camera....

I’ve had these scissors since I was a child – they’re the round ended ones that are deemed to be safe for children to use – it seems health and safety was around even in the 1970s!

I remember them well....and they were so safe they didn't cut anything!! Hope you have a great weekend..and the picture is very imaginative :) cariad · 2010-11-25: 16:09

Don't you just love it? Hahahahhah ????? · 2010-11-25: 16:09

I like very much this granular texture! Good weekend Helen josy63 · 2010-11-25: 16:30

Intriguing image. yellodog · 2010-11-25: 16:58

Fabulous find!!! LAZYWASP · 2010-11-25: 17:21

nice elaborate image giancaf · 2010-11-25: 17:21

Nice! I'll look forward to your posts from your long weekend : ) Tats25 · 2010-11-25: 17:33

I remember having scissors like that - mine didn't cut a thing. Have a great - photography filled - weekend. Jarvo · 2010-11-25: 19:39

Magnifico! Very cool! danrav · 2010-11-25: 20:25

I love the fabulous lighting on these - can't wait to see what you come up with over the weekend :) McMommy · 2010-11-25: 20:36

Ohhhh, I love it; nice!!!!! urmysunshine · 2010-11-25: 21:34

Wow, wonderful still-life macro. Such a contrast against the black. SunflowerGirl · 2010-11-25: 21:35

i like it slowpete · 2010-11-26: 00:23

great shot of memory! ;) tomie · 2010-11-26: 04:26

I see your "raid" was successful....excellent capture Helen!! :) Nukee · 2010-11-26: 05:39

woow great shot! Mimpsukka · 2010-11-26: 08:04

I am fascinated that you still have these!...Shows how old I am ...I don´t remember if I even owned scissors when I was a child:) Eiram · 2010-11-26: 15:34

:-) They were sure safe, you could not cut enything with it. LOL Ryana · 2010-11-27: 11:48

Awesome idea and shot! wildduck · 2010-11-27: 14:06

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