Photo of the Day (5.8.10)

by Catherine Bodry on


I clicked on the thumbnail of this photo, by justin fain, because of the vibrant colors; I decided to use it for our Photo of the Day feature because of the clouds. Why? Because they remind of the type of squiggly drawings I made as a kid to represent tornadoes. It just sort of tickled me. Beyond that, I can’t help staring at that blue wedge of water and wishing I could paddle around in it for a while. It looks like a warm day, so afterwards I’d probably take a nap on that patch of grass just below the center of the photo. It’s cold and rainy where I’m at today, so it’s easy for me to get lost in a scene like this one.

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Photo of the Day 5.5.10

by Melanie Nayer on

Somewhere over the rainbow dreams really do come true (or so they sing). This lucky shot of a rainbow towering over the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, was taken by BaboMike and captures the mystique of the “red fortress.”

If you’ve ever walked through the grand Alhambra you understand its power. The red clay surrounding the original white-washed buildings is what gives the Alhambra its ‘red fortress’ name. Walls of art grace the interior walls of the palace and fountains, gardens and baths decorate the foundation of the once Moorish ruled-castle. The experience of the Alhambra is truly overwhelming, as is this spectacular shot.

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Photo of the Day (5.4.10)

by Stephen Greenwood on
It’s hard not to be drawn in by such a colorful image; but my favorite part of this photo is the story behind it. Photographer Mike Goldstein took the shot while visiting the old temples outside of Bagan, Myanmar. Upon arrival, this young lady started taking him on a tour of the village – showing off the looms, cotton products, etc. Mike explains what happened at the end of the tour on his blog (which is worth checking out by itself):
“At the end of it she asked us for some money and we refused out of principle: she hadn’t asked us if we wanted a tour, she just started towing us around. In retrospect I can’t believe we didn’t just give her a dollar or something, it would have been a lot for her, but it goes to show how money can warp your mind in a place like this. I think we sometimes treat beggars like they’re pets to be trained, and we forget that – hey – how about sharing something we have enough of?”

When traveling, this is a common situation to be put in – so how do you handle it? Share your thoughts in the comments, and if you have a photo you’ve nabbed on an impromptu tour, we want to see it!

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Photo of the Day (05.03.10)

by Mike Barish on

Many years ago, I went to a baseball game that started at 1:05pm. I arrived at noon to avoid the crowds, get something to eat and enjoy the afternoon sun. When I arrived, a very intoxicated man was getting thrown out of the stadium for making a scene. I was impressed horrified that he could get so drunk so early in the day. He wasn’t just buzzed. This was a man who had clearly started drinking early in the morning with the intent to show off his knowledge of curse words. I never really understood getting that drunk at sporting events. After paying for tickets, parking, food and souvenirs, it’s an incredibly expensive activity. I want to enjoy that investment and not spend my money on bad $7 beer.

That’s why I love this photo by Flickr user ncarling. There’s something serene about it. It’s as if everyone there truly cares about the game and its outcome. Well, of course they do. They’re Cubs fans. Every year holds the promise of forgetting the past and finally celebrating a championship. I just hope that they celebrate responsibly. Getting drunk is expensive.

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Photo of the Day (5.2.2010)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

Imagine getting lost and stumbling upon the scene above. An endless field of brilliant yellow flowers, capped off with little fluffy clouds and a brilliant blue sky. It looks straight out of a movie, doesn’t it? Except this time it’s real. Flickr user (flicts) happened upon this wonderful scene while driving around in Portugal. Getting lost isn’t always a bad thing – you might just end up having an unexpectedly great travel experience.

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