March 30, 2009

Sunbathing

I've always found the stuff that taxi drivers place on their dashboards fascinating. There was that one who had a whole bunch of stuffed toys hanging from a sun visor, and now this: a robed and veiled Virgin Mary and a resin mermaid au naturelle with her hair positioned just so.

the Virgin Mary and a mermaid on a taxi's dashboard

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26 comments:

  1. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 30, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Hilda:

    Love your odd shot and your explaining that it was captured in a taxi! We're trying Monochrome Monday today. Don't want to become obsessed with these theme days, but it is fun being part of the bigger COMMUNITY. Happy monochrome, odd-shot, and whatever-else Monday!

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  2. Cezar and LéiaMarch 30, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Hello Hilda!
    Lovely picture!Certainly the "taxi driver"will be always happy!
    Kind Regards
    Léia

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  3. Rune EideMarch 30, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    He ought to be prepared for any occasion involving women.

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  4. HalcyonMarch 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    That is quite a contrast!

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  5. LoisMarch 30, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    What a fantastic shot Hilda! I really like those little palm trees!

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  6. ReenaMarch 30, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    hehe. love the contrast!

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  7. OlivierMarch 30, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    surprenant contrasme , la vierge en vacances ;o)

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  8. escapeMarch 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    that's so tropical! it made me smile.

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  9. SharonMarch 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I love this odd shot. Next time I'm in a taxi I'm going to look around for the little additions the driver makes.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Odd Shot, indeed. LoL! Did you take this photo from a store window?

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  11. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Incredible! I'm also fascinated with taxi decorations! The best I've seen are, no doubt, on the Far East! :-)

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  12. GeorgeMarch 30, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    This definitely qualifies as an odd shot. It certainly presents an odd contrast.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I'm adding your page to my list so I can come back often to visit - I thought I already had you added, but I guess not!

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  14. VPMarch 30, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Simply great! I it is so funny to photograph this stuff, great choice of composition with the traffic behind. Nice, very nice.

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  15. DarylMarch 30, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Oh thats funny ...

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  16. EG CameraGirlMarch 30, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Hmmm. It IS rather odd isn't it? ;-)

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  17. marleyMarch 31, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Quite a contrast between the virgin mary and the mermaid. A very odd shot!

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  18. lemonMarch 31, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Ahahaha, and I thought that this was only Greek taxi drivers habit!!!
    God, how alike are people, anywhere in the world...

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  19. abcMarch 31, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely scene to brighten up your taxi ride.

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  20. BergsonMarch 31, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    La sirène amène la vierge à la plage pour se détendre

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  21. rafMarch 31, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    What no hula dancer? Great catch and Odd Shot post, Hilda!

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  22. TashMarch 31, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    That's a real interesting combo, you are right. At least the mermaid is discrete. :)
    I'm going to keep an out for any decorations in US taxi cabs. I rarely use one though, but I do see them driving around. Great (odd) shot.

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  23. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMarch 31, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I agree. I always look at what the taxi cab drivers have also. this one is a great capture. i always wonder what super glue they use to hold the interesting items.

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  24. gogouciMarch 31, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Very interesting pair. I doubt they have much to discuss.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    That is odd, and odd couple! Who is teaching who?

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  26. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    heehee. i agree taxi---and jeepney drivers--- have interesting decor ;-)

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