Have to admit I had to look up the definition to be sure I was understanding the concept for this challenge. Once I was sure I had the right idea I knew exactly what I wanted to share.
Paradise is one those places I have a love hate relationship with. When I lived on the west side of town I would pass here every day. I loved that they give away free cones each day to the people who have the "name of the day" posted on their signboard. I hated that most of the names chosen are often obscure to limit the number of free cones they actually serve. I also hated that even though my name is rather rare, it was never one that showed up on the sign.
I love their frozen custard but hate that the no sugar added only comes in pre-frozen sundae sizes so you can't get it in all the same selections as the regular custard. I would love to be able to visit here more often but I hate what my visits do to my waistline and my blood sugar levels. I love being able to sit out under the neon lights after dark and enjoy the crowds. I hate that the Old Salt can't stand the heat of a summer evening and therefore rarely joins me.
Linking to Thematic Photographic #210
If I understand the definition correctly, I guess it would be in the lights and the railing, or in the overhang and the car...you also have lots of it in your "conversation". Very nice job!
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DeleteThanks for picking up on the conversation. I did not expect that to be noticed.
I see that many in the first shot. Fun challenge. I didn't pick up the conversation part. English and writing were never my strong points. (as you can probably tell from my blog and commenting)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Love those lights, too.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing lights, you captured their glow which is surely nearly parallel to your delightful craving of those tasty ice cream cones ...just maybe! Nicely done. Did I mention before your braid parade is awesome!
ReplyDeleteToo many parallels to count. Our eyes take things for granted sometimes and don't see the connections or symmetry in everyday objects.
ReplyDeleteI love that place's looks, Rita.
ReplyDeleteIt makes you want a cone (even more, I mean).
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I got up to eight, and I probably could have kept going, but I was distracted by the amazing pools of neon-reflected light. I love how it seems to spill out into the night from these places, making something like an oasis from the dark. Gorgeously captured, and I'm glad you chose it for this week's theme.
ReplyDeleteFunny how the smaller, personal ice cream places continue to survive and thrive despite the onslaight of the chains - Baskin et al. These are so much better for the soul!
I never noticed all the parallel lines;) I take my kids so they can get the free cone...and I resist the tempation to eat the creamy deliciousness....and spend any money...otherwise it's not really free!
ReplyDeleteThose are really good shots of parallelism...you got it right on the head. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHey! These are fun!
ReplyDeleteYou captured so many I lost count :) I enjoyed your hat and beard parades over in your sidebar--cute.
ReplyDeleteI really loved the verbal parallels too. Nice shooting - what a good idea!
ReplyDeleteFrozen custard? the mind boggles:)
Wow! A jackpot of parallel lines! I have one question, though...How are turtles and concrete related to ice cream?
ReplyDeleteLots of parallels here, with the lights and the fence rungs and so many things! Looks like an interesting place to get something sweet to eat, too!
ReplyDeleteNEON parallel!! NICE!!
ReplyDelete(i have to mention when i saw on your sidebar...the beards...my hubby's beard comes to his waist, braided!)
I particularly like the shot with the parallel bars of the fence at an angle to the parallel neon lights above.
ReplyDeleteYour shots have MANY parellels! Now I want an ice cream cone!
ReplyDeleteTons of parallels, and now I want to go out and get some frozen custard. Looks like a great little place, I'll bet the teens hang out there on weekends.
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