Playtime Is Over ...

Produced for this week's Sunday Challenge, for which we had to shoot something that rolls.

I came across this old battered up football a few weeks ago when I was out walking in Brompton, North Yorkshire, looking for things I could photograph for the pareidolia challenge.

However, when I read our mission for this week this image came immediately to mind so I hope you'll forgive me a dip into the archives as it seemed the ideal excuse for finally sharing it.

Once again, it's a little bit on the dark side, so best viewed large with the curtains closed to be appreciated at its best.

The original shot was considerably lighter, but the condition of the ball made me think of my title and that in turn seemed to be crying our for a darker and more sombre bit of processing.

Gisela Plewe, FMW51, , and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo

40 comments - The latest ones

Taormina

oh... game over

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Taormina

Almost certainly Katja! ;)

9 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

No more rolling for that ball =( Good shot for the challenge, though =)

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Ha, yes just as I was saying to Judith ... it more bobbles than rolls these days! ;)

9 years ago.

Coco

Wow this has certainly seen its day. Nice shot.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Coco

Thanks for the kind comments! :)

9 years ago.

Jan

Oops!
A sad shot!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Jan

Ah, but think of the fun that was had Jan getting to this point! :)

9 years ago.

Esther ^club

Poor thing. It has seen better days.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Ha, I know just how it feels Esther! ;)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click

Oh the stories that this could tell! It's glory are over but it made for a great image and it meets the challenge as well. :)

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Clickity Click

If a football could talk Chris what tales it would tell - lol! :)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club

That is one beat up ball! Check out my note; I can easily see why you were thinking "pareidolia" when you snapped this image! ;-)
Well captured and processed, Paul!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

Thanks for the kind comments and the notes Val ... much appreciated! :)

9 years ago.

Chrissy ^club

Es rollt nicht mehr so gut ...

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Chrissy ^club

It more bobbles than rolls now Chrissy, or so I reckon ... I didn't have the heart to kick it! :(

9 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

a bit sinister mood, the end of a football :))

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Ah, sinister was just the feeling I was trying to convey! :)

9 years ago.

H C

A super find. I like all the text and pattern ot it. I found one the other day, but it was just plain white.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to H C

Quite intricate as you say Harriet, but very, very well worn! :(

9 years ago.

LutzP ^club

I wouldn't even think of a football, must have had a real hard live ;-))

What a find!

9 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Roll roll roll your ball gently down the street

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily

Life is but a dream

Well you wanted "dark"...... **Hums softly as she departs **

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Eh, what? ;)

9 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Looks like its rolling days are over! :-)

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

I think that too Norm! :)

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon

damn you beat me..but it was worth it, this is fabulous! although I can't say it will ever roll again.

me thinks my dog has gotten her big sharp teeth on that ball .. did you know there is a ball inside that ball..i have proof, or i can get proof

pssst this is a soccer ball not a football.. a football is a squashed oval(ish) shape..

9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Shuttering Yukon

Yes, we want to see proof and yes it is a football. Don't be confusing our great game Wendi with the one your lot play wrapped up in more cushions than you can find in a furniture store clearance sale! ;)

9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.

Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia ^club

lol

9 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Great shot for this particular Challenge This ball has run it course. Well done Paul Regards Tess

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thanks Tess ... it certainly has seen better days! :)

9 years ago.

Amazingstoker

how sad looking, I guess it had a lot of fun though

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

For sure, I bet it has a few tales to tell - lol! :)

9 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautifully captured.
Congrats on Explore.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks! :)

9 years ago.

.t.a.o.n.

great capture, paul !

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to .t.a.o.n.

Thanks for the kind comments Rob! :)

9 years ago.

FMW51 ^club

Congrats on EXPLORE!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to FMW51 ^club

Thanks! :)

9 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Interesting interpretation

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

By that Gillian I'm guessing you mean the fact that it is barely capable of still rolling! ;)

9 years ago.

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