Paul The Seagull by helenmoss

Paul The Seagull

I don't like this empty space in my calendar so am filling it with this photo taken on the banks of the Thames on the 365 London meet-up.

In case the writing on the sign is too small too read, it says. "PAUL: Please assist us by not feeding the birds." Just out of the shot is a flock of podgy starlings stuffing their beaks with crumbs from the nearby cafe.
I'm baffled by the word Paul at the top. Is this sign addressed to a man called Paul, an incorrigible bird-feeder who just WILL NOT STOP?
Or is Paul the seagull, saying "Please assist us by ignoring this sign and feeding the birds as much as you like."

The sign is baffling - I n ever even noticed it. |I love this for its dof and great composition. A very worthy filler
February 19th, 2011  
Poor Paul does not look very happy seeing that sign
February 19th, 2011  
Paul looks bemused by the sign. I am caught up in wondering "why Paul" now.
February 20th, 2011  
This is funny! A great catch!
February 20th, 2011  
love the focus...the seagull and the fence are so crisp and sharp against the blurred background. fun find.
February 20th, 2011  
HAha. This is too funny. What a great capture!
February 21st, 2011  
Aha - I have the key to the mystery - there was a little 'Paul' kiosk there - you know the French boulanger that now have branches over here http://www.paul.fr/uk/magasins-adresses.php - they've obviously put the sign up on their headed paper.
February 22nd, 2011  
@islawight Ah, that explains it! I'd not heard of that brand - it hasn't made its way to Cambridge yet!
February 25th, 2011  
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