Photo of the Day (8-5-09)

by Jamie Rhein on

Wow! That was my first impression when coming across jonrawinson’s shot of Venice Italy’s sky. His photo is a terrific reminder that when taking travel photos, that the place one is visiting can be a backdrop for creating a visual message. The way I know this is Venice is because he says that it is. The buildings, however, do give a hint of location and provide allure. The sky, though, is the star. The static quality of the buildings make the sky a dizzying display of movement. Seriously, superb. Plus, when I head to Venice tomorrow, this photo is a reminder to look up.

If you have a shot to consider for a Photo of the Day, please send it our way at Gadling’s Flicker photo pool. We’re delighted when you do.

Photo of the day 8.03.09

by Karen Walrond on

You’ve perhaps noticed that all day long today, we’ve featured posts on the subject of roadside attractions and undiscovered spots — so it seems only fitting to share this image taken by jrodmanjr, appropriately entitled “Roadside Attraction.” What a great reminder that sometimes, you just have to pull off the road and make your own scenic fun.

If you’ve got some great travel shots you’d love to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We might just pick one as our Photo of the Day.

Photo of the Day (8.2.09)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

People talk about the sky being “bigger” out West, and I think after seeing this photo, I understand why. As you might notice on the sign, Flickr user Syggiti took this shot at the Continental Divide in Colorado. The towering clouds hover above a vast cluster of moutains, lending a sense of space and huge size. Meanwhile the tiny green flecks of pine trees and dabs of cool snow add some visual intrigue. It’s positively postcard-worthy – nice work.

Have any travel photos of your own you’d like to share? Why not add them to the Gadling group on Flickr? We might just pick one of yours as our Photo of the Day.

Photo of the day (7-30-09)

by Kent Wien on

This picture, taken somewhere in South America by Austin Fain caught my eye for one reason. It just wouldn’t have been as interesting without the car providing perspective. You can instantly see just how vast the landscape is with this jeep in the shot.

It also looks like it was taken during the prime late afternoon shooting time, given the long shadows.

Great capture, Austin!

Are you a Flickr user who’d like to share a travel related picture or two for our consideration? Submit it to Gadling’s Flickr group right now! We just might use it for our Photo of the Day! We prefer uploads that are at least 580 pixels wide for Gadling.

Photo of the Day (7-29-09)

by Jamie Rhein on

With Mykonos on my mind, after reading about the mezes at Kiki’s restaurant being among the best beach food there, Strudel Monkey’s lush, gorgeous shot of Paraportiani Church on the island seemed fitting. The quality of the tones of this photo capture the essence of what I hope to experience when I go here–a certain quiet calm and a sense of timelessness. Interestingly, I’ll be there about the same time of year that Strudel Monkey was three years ago.

If you have photos to share, please load them at Gadling’s Flickr photo pool and one might be chosen as a Photo of the Day. This one is only one of Studel Monkey’s that has been granted the honor.