Alan at Sepia Saturday has posted this weeks "theme" photo so I thought I'd oblige by staying on theme. That is I'm assuming the theme is "men about to fall down stairs."
9/6/11
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Hmmmm. Your guy is already wearing pants. Let's assume he's trying to put on a swim suit, shall we? Negotiating stairs is optional.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like he trying to put a pair of shorts over pants?????
ReplyDeleteoh, nice example! Fits the theme perfectly. I wonder how many SS posters will have a ‘man about to fall down stairs!
ReplyDeleteEven when I saw you had written "men about to fall down stairs" I was still surprised by your photo. Entertaining take!
ReplyDeletegreat take on the theme! The expression on his face is priceless.
ReplyDeleteIt made me smile:)
ReplyDeleteThere are some interesting angles in this picture too.
ReplyDeleteOh well caught - you have interpreted the theme perfectly. Anyone who attempts such a manoeuvre in such a place is brave indeed - deserves to be President.
ReplyDeleteI almost feel this could be in a "what happened next" competetion. Great picture.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! that is mad and very funny.
ReplyDeleteOSH would have a field day - onl;y amongst people like us will these photos have any value :)
ReplyDeleteOh now this is priceless! Great post!
ReplyDeleteOh I do believe we collectors find much joy in possible misfortune of others in photos. Should he have been merely standing on the steps holding a swimsuit I would not have bought it. It's that captured moment before it all hits the fan that caught my eye.
ReplyDeleteSomething tells me he's trying to pull the shorts on...but why?
ReplyDeleteWhy indeed? One of those mysteries of life for which we'll never have an answer.
ReplyDeleteSuch a serious look on his face- how funny! Great take on the theme, and I hope he DIDN'T fall!
ReplyDeleteWell we are all wondering if he fell. I got a laugh out of this too. Great example.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Great shot! I love you "theme".
ReplyDeleteHe was taking part in a clothing triathlon. One part involved putting a pair of shorts on while standing on one foot on the stairs.
ReplyDeleteFunny. I could not determine whether he was putting on or taking off the trunks; a tumble about to occur!
ReplyDeleteHilarious! Not so funny though when I am reminded of my friend who slipped while putting on her pajamas and broke her hip!
ReplyDeleteLOL I love Kristin's take on the photo... makes sense to me :) Love the photo it put a smile on my face
ReplyDeleteIt's amusing what pictures are captured and shared. I didn't realize there might be a theme!
ReplyDeletePerfect choice! {insert applause}
ReplyDeletefunny, for too many reasons!!!...
ReplyDelete:)~
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Putting them on, or taking them off?
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