Dave was trimming our conifer hedge, approx 25m long x 9m high, but was happy to take time out for a portrait shot for me in his work gear. (He didn't say "I've got to put my lipstick on, take bits of conifer out of my hair......")
It was a hot day for such work and he had a lad to help with the clearing-up; his partner, Simon, unfortunately fell off this very ladder ( a bit taller than the hedge) and broke his leg last week.
Nice portrait of Dave the HedgeTrimmer, Hazel. I guess you don't get any nesting birds in the conifer hedge and maybe it doesn't offer birds suitable shelter? If so maybe it's time to get rid of it.☹️
It's interesting that you say that. I always have more male than female portraits in my collection - but I thought it was for another reason altogether!
Well I guess it would to us but Dave did say in conversation that accidents such as Simon falling off the ladder are bound to play a part, however small, in this kind of work.
Yes, Ray wanted to do it but I persuaded him to get the experts in. If I have trouble in the future I shall quote you!
Bep, thanks. Is it stifling hot where you live too?
14.14 h 32°C. Too hot to go outside!
31C here!
No nesting birds; good for human borders/privacy....
It's interesting that you say that. I always have more male than female portraits in my collection - but I thought it was for another reason altogether!
Well I guess it would to us but Dave did say in conversation that accidents such as Simon falling off the ladder are bound to play a part, however small, in this kind of work.
Agree, it's the best it has ever been trimmed!