Three on the Tree by auntietk
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Honestly - I wasn't sure whether to put this under "Flowers/Plants" or "Humor" (or perhaps "Transportation?")
This shot is from one of my trips to Ann's wonderful garden. There were a few more buds above these on the stalk, but it wasn't a very well-composed image. The flower was growing up out of the top of the frame, and the background was pretty horrid. Scuffy dirt and grass, with the water hose snaking through the photo. (Ann has a purple garden hose, which is pretty interesting and unusual, but it just didn't make for good photography.)
So I blissfully went around the flower with the lasso, taking out everything I didn't want. Got all done, painted the background black, and just started to laugh! This didn't turn out anything like what I had imagined, but it was so funny I just had to share it with you.
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Oops! It just occurred to me - the expression "three on the tree" might be a bit coloquial, and may lose something in the translation. For those of you who don't get the reference, I'll explain. I'm not trying to be mysterious!
This refers to the type of transmission and gear shift one has in one's vehicle. If you have a standard transmission, rather than an automatic, you have a shifting lever somewhere in your car. If it's a four-speed, with the gear shift on the floor next to you, it would be known as "four on the floor." If the shifting lever is up on the steering wheel column, it's usually only a three-speed, and is known as "three on the tree." (The "tree" being the steering column.)
If you have an automatic transmission, nobody cares, and they don't call it anything.
I think it's a guy thing.
Comments (33)
fredster66
Extremely beautiful work!
cmolsen2002
Lovely pic, but you've got me even more confused now....... I thought 'Three on the tree WAS an automatic!"...(I'm definitely a 'Four on the floor' type!)
lilbiscuit
Love the title! Beautiful shot.
goodoleboy
Whatever happened to the poor flower? It seems so isolated. Actually, it doesn't look so bad; maybe it's the black background that makes it appear odd. But, on further examination, it resembles a watercolor painting. BTW, I have a manual/standard transmission, with the gear shift on the floor, and technically it's five on the floor, if you include the neutral position. And, I can't eat gorp anymore, which is really distressing.
lizzibell
Beautiful...
busi2ness
Fantastic color and lighting isolating the main object. Well done!
OldHippieKeyboard
You did a wonderful job of isolating the subject, Tara. I can only imagine your surprise when you saw the result. This is truly unique and worthy of your gellery.
Cosine
It's definitely a guy thing. When I saw the title in the ebot I thought you had a photo of an old car. :-) But this is much nicer than any 40-year-old car. It does remind me of the 1960 Ford Falcon I learned to drive on, though.
MrsLubner
great color and the image is very... creative and unique.
keeneye
As opposed to four on the floor right??? Beautiful postwork, it really makes this flower jump off the screen!!!!!
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
Bossie_Boots
Wow very beautiful hugs lou x
Blush
Such a beautiful deep blue this flower is... Love it and its going to my favs. Hope ya drop by and visit me too Hugs Susan~
tr4cey
Beautiful shot. Love the postwork.
awjay
lovely colour and capture .... :)
da_franze
i love this blue...amazing work!
hipps13
sweet image love it
helanker
LOL! Now I understand very well after reading your explanation. My father had an Opel Record with "three on tree" many years ago and I learned to drive car with such one too. HAHA! and you think your flower looks like such one. Ok I see what you mean, but beside that, it is a lovely shot and a beautiful flower and postwork. :)
mark.spooner
Beautiful work, excellent colour!
Ionel
Beautiful! Excellent design!!!
rainbows
A very beautiful work Tara, I love blue flowers, the colour here is stunning! Super postwork too. Hugs. Diane.
alhak
wonderful shot, the colour is gorgeous
NekhbetSun
Ok, I can laff and be silly with the best of 'em,dear T, but for the life of me I don't see a thing funny about this ! ....am I just being a blind dolt? ...don't answer that heehee....I think it's rather purty m'dear :o) ...and thanks for the three on a tree info...you a part time auto mechanic too among your many talents? ;o) ....and I'm still groovin' over your new avatar...love it !!! (apologies for the mini-novella) Hugzzzz!
DefKisum
Excellent capture!!! :o)
KarmaSong
What a nice capture , the colours are stunning , and very beautiful. Congratulations!
rockstrider
Wow! A fantastic capture with beautiful colouring and superb details! Great work Tara!
wonderworld
Gorgeous color fabulous work and love your title!!!
Richardphotos
the black background really works well showing off the exquisite blue colors and beautiful flower.
Kelena
wonderful image
dorothylee
Yes, this flower's hitch hiker does kind of remind one of a gear shift. Unusual. Love the colors!