I spent quite a while today trying to think of something odd to fulfil the theme but then it occurred to me there was a very simple answer – the opposite of even! I found these large paperclips lurking in my ‘bits and bobs’ pot in the music room so I set them up in this triangular formation and used a torch to illuminate them with a ‘puddle’ of light. Hey presto, something odd!

You and Larry both thought of a contrasting shot, rather than "unusual"! Anothter great shot with great focus and clarity. djnana · 2011-01-12: 12:02

Helen, an "odd" twist to the theme! Masterful! You have illustrated "odd" in both senses! Odd numerically. Odd in normality/typical terms. Bravo! danrav · 2011-01-12: 12:08

Very nice Helen...very creative!! :) Nukee · 2011-01-12: 12:08

Ultra cool! davidcardona · 2011-01-12: 12:11

Well thought out and great shot for the theme. Lynda · 2011-01-12: 12:15

great shot! snowpie · 2011-01-12: 12:23

great shot! love the idea with the torch! Never thought of that:)) Eiram · 2011-01-12: 12:56

Nice creative Idea! Riyaz · 2011-01-12: 12:58

Beautiful interpretation of 'odd' - I too like the idea of the torch cariad · 2011-01-12: 14:38

Creative and good idea for the theme mystic1 · 2011-01-12: 15:25

Presto ! excellent pic and beautiful direction Helen ! josy63 · 2011-01-12: 15:26

Great idea....and great shot! lookagain · 2011-01-12: 18:39

Very clever. Neat arrangement too :-) Jarvo · 2011-01-12: 21:13

I EVEN agree with Jon, very clever, for ODD! lgnelson · 2011-01-12: 22:51

hehe, well done and well executed!!!! urmysunshine · 2011-01-12: 22:58

I really love the red background - it makes the shot pop :) McMommy · 2011-01-12: 23:01

I think this is the flag resulting from the merger between Staples and the Isle of Man revenant · 2011-01-13: 04:15

What a clever idea for the theme! Love the red background for the chrome paper clips.......nicely done! ArtBee · 2011-01-13: 08:38

Very interesting angle and focusing! SheriJ · 2011-01-13: 09:31

Very good thinking! Perfect :-) NellyBly · 2011-01-13: 10:32

Nice shot - it could be from the Staples catalogue! busybee36 · 2011-01-13: 15:35

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