Hometown Barbershop by TwoPynts
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Description
"A man enters a barbershop for a shave.
While the barber is foaming him up, he mentions the problems
he has getting a close shave around the cheeks. "I have just the thing," says the barber,
taking a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer. "Just place this between your cheek and gum."
The man places the ball in his mouth and the barber proceeds with the closest shave
the man has ever experienced.
After a few strokes the client asks, "What if I swallow it?"
"No problem, son," says the barber. "Just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does.""
I was surprised and quite pleased to learn that my last-minute entry in the "Hometown" photography competition over at Planit 3D won best picture overall! I did not expect to place at all so when I logged in to see the results, imagine my surprise. The judge is a top person in the film industry (having worked on films like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Moulin Rouge, Harry Potter, Tomb Raider and The Mummy), so I am honored he felt my work best exemplified the theme. ----- Thanks for stopping by and for your gracious comments on my last photo, Florida Skies II - The Beacon.
----- Olympus C8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (551)
Comments (28)
Zacko
ROTFLMAO!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!!!! What a nasty...yet fascinating story. #:oP Gorgeous colors in this shot buddy. And that window....can it get any cleaner???? Have a wonderful weekend. #:O)
Luka_30
Very interesting shot, reflection gave new dimension.
Valerie-Ducom
history very interesting. very good capture!!! excellent
Chaos911
i Love this shot, so cool 8) excellently taken!!!
ModestyB
Crisp clear coool shot :)Congratts!!!!!...bout the story :D...I say no more ;)
bentchick
Well, I can see why it got so much attention.... It's wonderful!!! A perfect example of an old home town sidewalk! Congrats!!!!
Denger
I agree with that fellow. Capital job! My Vote
Digimon
Congratulations Kort!! Well deserved! My wife still goes to salons and pays $40-$50 for a "Style" cut. I go to our corner barber shop "Buzz's" and pay $15. It's an old fashion barber, like in this wonderful photo of yours, I wouldn't have any other way! I love your photo, it is so crisp and vibrant! Quintessential Americana! The perspective lines add a wonderful dynamic too! Again, Congratulations!!!
CameraObscura
Congradulations!
TomDart
More than memory lane this is real small town. Thanks for the wonderful photo.
PhrankPower
Great story! WHAT! Not a national hair cutting chain??? Sooooo un-American! Congrats on the award. Great shot, feeling, and perspective.
Punaguy
Now that's funny, I don't care who ya are that's funny right there! Lord I apologize, be with the pygmies in New Guinea..Funny stuff Bra and clean shot of your hometown barber...nice to see the ole baber pole instead of Supercuts or some other Big chain...Congrats on your selection for best picture overall, you serve it! Aloha! MAS4EVA!
Hopalong
The raindrop line on the sidewalk seems a shimmer in the sunlight. Sharp light and shade compromised also by the glow of the painted concrete block wall just beyond the bench. Color, reflection, perspective--what the hell else do you want in a pitcher plant? Definitely got "atmosphere", and a little logical play with a barber sign but no sign of the barber (or anyone else). Seems to be a hint of the slightly unhorizontal--Northern Florida, is it? This fella, after Russell, shaves hisself, does he?
danob
Haha the price one pays for such a close shave.. Seems the competition was a close shave too.. My congratulations it is always nice to get the recognition you deserve my friend
Onslow
LOL - Great shot and joke :)
Valentin
Wonderful and very artistic composition... stunning colors and clarity! Congradulations on the award!!!
jcv2
Congrats, Kort, I cannot think of anything else than you deserving it since your work is top-notch, no matter if you send your work just before the end! Gorgeous work! Yay! Kortalouche Rulez! :)
kimariehere
congradulations!... fantastic shot well deserving of it .i adore your work!...
BertDes
Congratulations. Perfect photo.
BBarbs
ROFL!!! Great joke. Love this image. Very nostalgic !! Reminds me of the good ole days. Havent seen a barbershop with a pole in I don tknow how many years. Forever. Love it !!!
cynlee
wow.. & i had thought of entering.. glad to see you got it kort!!
tmathise
Congratulations on winning the "Hometown" photography competition at Planit 3D, that's excellent news Kort! I am so happy for you! Have a most wonderful Sunday buddy!
soulofharmony
superbbb!!!!!! love the reflections.. good luck with the comp...:)
sharky_
I haven't seen one of those barber signs in ages. Beautiful. Aloha
RodsArt
reminds me of home...clean shot!
Margana
Hey!That's wonderful news Kortalouche!Huge congrats to you!!!!I am sure it is well deserved.You don't say if this is the shot,but it's a fine one,indeed.I half expect an old-time quartet to stroll out singing,Sweet Adeline...Well done and huge congrats again,Mr. D!-M :^)
odie
Congrats on the winnings on this great photo! And thanks for the gross joke! ewwww!!! :0)
parb1194
Awesome!!!!! You have really captured the home town feel.