Washing One's Converse All Stars by phil_howcroft

Washing One's Converse All Stars

It was a hot day today over 30C (my little lidl temperature gadget said 35C), so my wife thought it might be a good day to wash our trainers.

When I saw them on the line I thought they they would make a great photo. Shot at f2.8 to get some nice garden / patio bokeh.

The green one's are mine, ultra comfy and well worn down due to them being my footwear of choice for walking Ruby. The white canvas one is my wife's. I photographed three rather than four as three is a magic number in photography. They were all pointing in the same direction, but I adjusted them for the photo !

I think it works as a nice photo, especially the dangling laces

I think I might be a bit sad taking photos like this...maybe the heat went to my head !

Sony A7, 35mm prime lens
LOL! I love it! FAV and I'm pinning it, too!
August 1st, 2020  
love the bokeh, focus and narrative hahahaha
August 1st, 2020  
Totally works
I’m impressed that you wash them!
August 1st, 2020  
It makes a great shot , love these shoes... I’ve got a pink pair ;)
August 1st, 2020  
Fav. Glad you have good weather. I do get a weather report daily from my 2 children in the UK.
August 1st, 2020  
Great idea and fab detail and bokeh!! You have some aristocratic clothes pegs and your garden looks nice!
Fav!
August 1st, 2020  
@brigette

Me too. Mine would probably fall to bits
August 1st, 2020  
A great shot , sad or not - that is the question !! ha! before I read your narrative -I thought who is the three legged man! Sharp focus and lovely bokeh of your beautiful garden ! fav
August 1st, 2020  
@beryl Ha ha, that made me laugh. Jake the Peg lives again! I throw trainers and slippers and even sandals into the washing machine now and then. Usually come up lovely! Fun image
August 1st, 2020  
@casablanca - Ha , I didn't quite like to mention Jake the peg in view of the disgraced singer !! - but it was in my mind ! ha!!
August 1st, 2020  
Absolutely perfect shot/idea/bokeh. Fav
August 1st, 2020  
Very artistic image. I am astonished how you managed to turn one of them round to look in the opposite direction.
August 1st, 2020  
great bokeh and colors! My son says that in certain areas (Cuba e.g.) shoes on a line signal the presence of a drug dealer. Are you in a new business Phil? FAV
August 1st, 2020  
nice composition and use of focus
August 1st, 2020  
Not sad Phil, inventive! Why does Jake the Peg spring to mind??
August 2nd, 2020  
So creative. Great pov
August 2nd, 2020  
Taking shots like this shows that you like to take 'sideways look' and are not content with the normal. I'd say it shows a sense of humour too! I really like it. Fav
August 5th, 2020  
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