Photo of the Day (02.20.10)

by Mike Barish on
Carpooling is a great way to get to know your coworkers, save money and help the environment. A common concern amongst people who ride-share is that they hate being cramped in the car. Sure, the lack of legroom and sheer number of elbows poking your torso can make for an aggravating commute. But the next time you want to gripe about how uncomfortable your ride to work is, consider this Indian quartet that was immortalized by Flickr user jrodmanjr. Still think it’s rough packing into Steve from Accounting’s Mini Cooper? By no means are these four intrepid cyclists unique. During my time in India, I saw countless iterations of creative motorcycle mounting. Each time I was floored by the bravery of these seemingly calm (and always helmet-less) commuters.

Have a picture of some fearless motorists that you’d like to share? Submit your images to Gadling’s Flickr group right now and we might use it for a future Photo of the Day.

Photo of the day (2.18.10)

by Kent Wien on

Some people can see a shot that everyone else would miss. That’s the case with “___j___” who submitted this picture taken in Abiqulu, New Mexico for our Photo of the Day.

I especially like how the drab forward view is ‘enhanced’ with the view from behind. Some could say it’s a symbol of how we view life. Remembering only the good things behind us and not enjoying the present. Or maybe it’s just a cool trick shot by a talented photographer?

Do you have a travel photo worthy of our the Photo of the Day here at Gadling? Submit it to our Flickr group Gadling and maybe we’ll use it tomorrow!

Photo of the Day 2.17.10

by Melanie Nayer on

I love photos that make you wonder about the conversation taking place. Today’s photo is courtesy of Malou Arevalo, who captured this poetic shot of the sunset over Manila Bay, Manila, Philippines.

This photo provides the perfect amount of warmth under all the snow blanketing the U.S.

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Photo of the Day (2.16.10)

by Stephen Greenwood on
Today’s breathtaking Photo of the Day was shot near Nasir, Sudan by photographer Austin Mann. In the photograph’s caption, Mann explains that “the wing of this plane that crashed during the war in ’98 has now turned into a diving board for young boys.” A beautifully captured and composed frame that also tells a powerful story.

Nasir is a southern Sudanese town on the Sobat River (near the Ethiopian border). During Sudan’s second North-South civil war, the town served as the base for a powerful splinter faction of the SPLA, the southern guerrilla army that fought the North in the civil war.

If you want to see more, Mann has a wide series of travel shots that are definitely worth checking out. Do you have photos that tell a great story? Submit them to our Flickr Pool and they might be featured as the Photo of the Day!

Photo of the Day (2.14.2010)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

Travel photos are typically taken once we arrive at our destination. But did you ever consider the airport as a great setting for travel photography? The rhythm of the passengers hustling about, brightly colored airplane tail fins and the ever changing sky all make for great subjects as you begin to document your trip. Flickr user jameskadamson shared this uniquely framed airport snap with us during a stopover at Tokyo’s Narita International.

Have any photos you want us to consider for Gadling’s Photo of the Day? Submit your best shots here.