Help Point

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[bribrius]

I like it. can you tell me about it? The poster stands out to me very interesting. The guy clearly bored. the fire alarm circle between adds a certain irony.. nice framing , shapes I like the blue lines.

 

[sashbar]

OK. I do not usually tell the stories behind my images, but will make an exception this time

The story is as follows.
There is a secret place in London Underground, called Help Point. All Rigbys and McKenzies of this world and the rest of the lonely people are desperately searching for it. Initiated few know that the sign that leads to it is a beauful girl in white rimmed glasses, also known as The Lipstick Chick. (Which is in fact the photograph by one of the greatest photogs of the last century Horst P. Horst.) When you have found the girl, all you need to do is to locate the right place on the bench, sit down, close your eyes and wait...

 

[rexbobcat]

Is that a legit thing? Because if it is, that's really cool. What exactly is it for?

 

[goooner]

Very nice!

 

[sashbar]

Is that a legit thing? Because if it is, that's really cool. What exactly is it for?

I have to disappoint you rexbobcat, it is not legit. I made it up. But I will let you know if I see a legit one

 

[Granddad]

Will it tell you how to get a ticket for the tube? Last time I went to London I'd never heard of Oyster Cards (what you need) and couldn't find any staff anywhere, nor a single Lipstick Chick in white shades. It took me the best part of an hour to solve the mystery - (with thanks to the kind gentleman who patiently explained to the hick from the sticks). The previous time I was there you just put your money in and bought a ticket at a machine. I often wonder how the tourists manage, unless it's all a plot to get them to use taxis.

Edited to add: Oh, yes, by the way, I LOVE the photo.

 

[sashbar]

Will it tell you how to get a ticket for the tube? Last time I went to London I'd never heard of Oyster Cards (what you need) and couldn't find any staff anywhere, nor a single Lipstick Chick in white shades. It took me the best part of an hour to solve the mystery - (with thanks to the kind gentleman who patiently explained to the hick from the sticks). The previous time I was there you just put your money in and bought a ticket at a machine. I often wonder how the tourists manage, unless it's all a plot to get them to use taxis.

Edited to add: Oh, yes, by the way, I LOVE the photo.

Thanks, Granddad. It took me a while to figure out this Oyster system But you still can buy tickets at the machine. If you come to London for a weekend, it is best to buy an off peak Day Travelcard at the machine, you can use it all day after 9.30 am on any public transport and overall it will be the cheapest and most convenient way in most cases.

 

[Granddad]

OK, that doesn't sound too daunting. Out where I live we only have 2 buses a day so we yokels tend to get a bit confused when faced with too many choices.

 

[sashbar]

OK, that doesn't sound too daunting. Out where I live we only have 2 buses a day so we yokels tend to get a bit confused when faced with too many choices.

Lucky you.

 

[Gary A.]

I am torn between which is better, the photo or the story ... okay, I like them both.

 

[sashbar]

I am torn between which is better, the photo or the story ... okay, I like them both.

Thanks Gary. Your opinion is highly valued.