That’s the title of Stupidity Hole‘s intriguing challenge as guest presenter of Monochrome Madness.
I started off with the obvious. The restricted spaces in narrow lanes, alleyways and thoroughfares.





Then I remembered the time when my grandson leapt into the space between the strokes of the letter O in a street installation.

Or there’s the curious tree near us where the space between the two parts of its malformed trunk form an ad hoc picture frame.

And lastly, a negative image. The tree occupies the space between an apparently endless expanse of – well- fresh air.

Thanks, Stupidity Hole for providing a provocative challenge to engage the mind on an excessively windy winter morning.
Superb response, Margaret. I especially like the family at the end of that brick passage, and the tree is a gift xx
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I’m glad you like that family. My family! Thanks for a lovely bit of positivity on a not-very-promising morning xx
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It’s a bit grey and damp here too but I’ve got the tree lights on and hoping t’ai chi might still happen xx
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No tree here yet. NOT CHRISTMAS! I’m very stern on these matters 😉xx
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Fair enough! I needed the cheer and I had a spare morning xx
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Also fair enough! xx
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Spot on!
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Thanks Sheree.
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I love the child in the YOU sign.
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And of course I do too. Memories! Thanks Dawn.
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It sounds as if you don’t feel the final image entirely fits the brief but it’s my favourite although your grandson made me smile.
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Oh, I DO feel it fits the brief. You just have to think backwards! Yes, we had a good day leaping into installations in the City of London.
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You found some fabulous photos for the challenge Margaret. Yes they were the obvious ones to start. It was hard to get around that idea and find others, but you did well 😀
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Thaks so much Brian.
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These are fantastic!
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Thank you!
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What an absolutely stupendous, splendiferous selection of spaces between! There are a couple of these where you wouldn’t want to meet someone on a dark night!
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Well, that’s life, I’m afraid Peter.
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That first collection of narrow spaces is very film noir, especially the stairs with the figure.
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Oooh, that’s a nice compliment!
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I like all your shots but the last one is really striking!
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Thanks Sarah. A bit out on a limb, but well, why not?
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It works for me!
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A set of excellent Images that all fit the challenge, Margaret! And I do like that lonely tree….
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I did too. Glad it meets with your approval too.
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Nothing wrong with obvious! I like them all.
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Good-oh. Thanks.
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Simply wonderful Margaret!
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Thanks so much Anne.
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Fantastic images! Nice job.
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Thanks so much!
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Really gorgeous photos, Margaret .
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Thanks Rebecca.
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I love all of these. But lone trees…now those I’m always looking for.
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This seem to be the winning shot for quite a few of you. Me too!
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How long did you have to wait before you got that first shot without anyone just popping into view???
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It was in Würzburg, and on a normal semi-busy day. And I just took my camera and pointed. No loitering needed!
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These are fantastic Margaret, I really like the YOU sign and the one below. Great captures.
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Thanks so much Leanne. It was a fun challenge.
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Beautiful photos, I really like that first one down the corridor!
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Thanks. Those kind of shots can work out well.
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wonderful choices
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The “You” image is a fun one. Brilliant selection of B&W images.
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Ah thanks Suzanne. I of course particularly like the ‘You’ one, but that may be because it features my grandson!
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