JJ's Photoblog
Silly Tuesday - is the sign really needed
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 20 April 2010 in Landscape & Rural.
When I saw this sign in the park I thought it was worthy of a shot and apt for Silly Tuesday, to me it was fairly obvious no to go walking out there, but I guess to others its not so obvious
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Was away for a while but finally back
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Luke Wiley from Spokane Washington, United States
The sign works well in the photo!
20 Apr 2010 5:31am
kate from lincolnshire, United Kingdom
made for a good picture, so needed for that :)!!
20 Apr 2010 6:23am
Nazzareno from Rome, Italy
Colours and ligth are very beautiful. A very nice capture!
20 Apr 2010 6:43am
tede from Aubenas 07, France
Warning there may be a bit of acid that you risk biting your feet!! lolll ... Beautiful day.
20 Apr 2010 6:53am
Linerberry from Christchurch, New Zealand
Hehehe hahaha excellent! We are treated a bit dumb sometimes ay...but then you never know lol!!! Happy ST!!!
20 Apr 2010 6:59am
Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia
The more they say no, the more I feel like walking there :P
20 Apr 2010 7:12am
Sidney from Manila, Philippines
You never know with tourists... and then you don't want to get a lawsuit !
20 Apr 2010 8:03am
Bettina from United States
That's great. Very funny find. Stating the obvious. :)
20 Apr 2010 8:49am
Nadiuska from Netherlands
Hi JJ!
That is indeed very funny, on the other hand you would be surpised as to what people need to be told...hence that sign :)
20 Apr 2010 8:56am
Theys from Charleroi, Belgium
Splendid photograph, which beautiful color, cheer with you.JJ
20 Apr 2010 9:22am
kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand
LOL - yes some might think this is an obvious instruction, but there is not accounting for those that cannot see the obvious. :)
20 Apr 2010 9:24am
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
oh my, this is too funny...
20 Apr 2010 10:06am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Aha the nanny state spreads. Nicely silly to the point of stupidity. I notice it's a bloke, does that mean it's OK for women and children? :) Well seen
20 Apr 2010 10:07am
@grouser: LOL thats a very good question, or perhaps whoever put the sign there thought only men would be silly enough to walk out there, in which case perhaps its not only silly but sexist ;)
✿ Anina ✿ from Auckland, New Zealand
LOL! Don't you just love the NZ signs :) Happy ST!
20 Apr 2010 10:58am
Elaine- from Canada
they don't want little children falling into that sinkhole!!! it is a funny shot tho :)
20 Apr 2010 12:28pm
Otto K. from Atlanta, United States
:-) I know...when I was there walking on that was the last thing on my mind.
20 Apr 2010 12:56pm
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Mhm, no lights in the dark? Interesting... it's really a funny picture!
20 Apr 2010 1:41pm
Derek hendry from United Kingdom
you would think it was not needed but some people do daft things
20 Apr 2010 1:42pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Not for everyone:-) Love the icky colors here.
20 Apr 2010 1:47pm
Mhélène from Paris, France
Wow...on wich planet? Superb angle and colors ! Great Silly Tuesday !
20 Apr 2010 2:02pm
El pare from Prepirineu, Spain
After not say they do not warm you... hahaha. Cheers.
20 Apr 2010 2:26pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
This is funny. Unfortunately - the answer to your question is undoubtedly - yes.
20 Apr 2010 2:29pm
Don from spokane, United States
The obvious doesn't deter officialdom from requiring the correct signs regardless of how ridiculous it may seem. Nice shot.
20 Apr 2010 2:32pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Following those huge law suites in the US I understand why they've put up this sign ;) Happy ST!
20 Apr 2010 2:33pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
I guess some people need more than context clues. Signs suffice.
20 Apr 2010 2:50pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Thanks for the smile!:-) Good find and perfect for today!
20 Apr 2010 2:56pm
Fonts from Barcelona, Spain
A little distressing image ... but also very curious. Suitable for ST! An original composition!
20 Apr 2010 3:21pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
If it was a movie then people (probably blond teenage girls) would ignore it and be pulled under by the Martians beneath. Yes, Martians.
20 Apr 2010 4:28pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
:) I have actually seen a warning label on a curling iron not to use it on eyelashes. You would think it would be obvious but I suppose some people must be protected from themselves.
20 Apr 2010 4:41pm
The MaJor from TM HooD, Iran
happy s t!!!
wow..great found!!hehehe..no need to sign..think it must be so mad walikn' there!!but i know u were so careful abt where u put ure feet there..must be scary!!!
20 Apr 2010 5:27pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Hahahaha oh yes! You would be surprised how many would want to step in it! LOL
20 Apr 2010 5:34pm
Dawn from Maryland, United States
For people like me.....yep! the sign is needed. LOL! What an awesome ST shot!! : )
20 Apr 2010 6:45pm
uvaraj from New Jersey, United States
Is this from Yellowstone ? Nice, mysterious, and colorful place. Nice capture here :) One would think those signs are not needed, but then I won't be surprised if someone got really curious :)
20 Apr 2010 7:02pm
@uvaraj: Thanks for your visit and comment, no this isnt Yellowstone its one of the Geothermal Parks around Rotorua in New Zealand
Blackdog from London, United Kingdom
LOL - well I certainly wouldn't be stepping in there - the green looks evil ;o) Guess it is for their protection just in case anyone is stupid enough to try it ;o)
20 Apr 2010 7:53pm
Ángel Corrochano from Madrid, Spain
Of course it is not the best place to take a walk; -))). so that I suppose that water must be frankly hot, no.
I like as you have paused in the detail of the poster, powerfully draws attention in the photography.
Warm greetings
20 Apr 2010 8:12pm
Gary from Cochise County, United States
It is sad but yes, the sign was probably necessary. Good idea.
20 Apr 2010 9:02pm
Christel from Köln, Germany
Good evening, JJ,
yes, I also think that the sign is necessary. It would certainly not funny when someone falls into it there. If you had fallen there in, we could not see this picture or the following pictures. It would be a pity. 5 Stars ***** Take care and thank you for your nice comment. I like your series. Dear greetings Christel
20 Apr 2010 9:33pm
LauraS from Chico, United States
Oh, my! Who in their right mind would be walking there?
20 Apr 2010 10:36pm
Isidro from Barcelona, Spain
normas de seguridad para cumplirlas, excelente compo!!
20 Apr 2010 10:52pm
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
FUnny!, and yes unnecessary I would hope
21 Apr 2010 2:35am
Charles Dastodd from Chicago, United States
yeah, I would think that would not be such a good place to walk ;) nice one!
21 Apr 2010 3:01am
Ginnie from Netherlands
As we all know, the obvious is not so obvious to everyone...or they just like to test the system!
21 Apr 2010 4:13am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Someone would try if there was no sign. Some might anyway. Cool shot.
21 Apr 2010 3:50pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Can you imagine stepping foot in that????? Some folks just have no brains, ey????
21 Apr 2010 6:54pm
Sandy Weston from Madison, Maine, United States
There is always someone that is numb enough to walk out there EVEN with the sign! LOL....Liability issues I'm sure ;)
21 Apr 2010 7:15pm
Ada Panich from S.Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
I like this composition and the tones are fine!
22 Apr 2010 4:05pm
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