Photo of the day (4-16-09)

by Kent Wien on

Sometimes a photo makes it into Gadling’s Photo of the Day because of what’s missing in the picture. JRodmanJr’s picture of the San Francisco international terminal void of any people is a great example. Let’s hope this shot, taken in the middle of the day, isn’t a harbinger for the future of the airline industry.

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!

Photo of the Day (4-15-09)

by Jamie Rhein on

The earth-toned colors and textures first caught my attention in this photo snapped in Panama by captaincartography. They remind me of the Painted Desert in Arizona and the Badlands in South Dakota. Then there are these fabulous boys intent on their dog. Such a simple scene, but captivating.

If you have a shot of a scene that caught your interest in your travels, send it our way at Gadling’s Flickr Photo Pool. It might be picked as a Photo of the Day.

Photo of the day (4.14.09)

by Grant Martin on

Too many of us have woken up to this image far too many mornings, the classic hotel window with drawn curtains, solemn chairs and a lonely lamp between them. ultraclay!‘s photograph of the Los Angeles Sheraton is more than just simple photo of furniture, it’s a way of life for many business travelers — the sad companions that you wake up to every morning — the solitude of traveling alone. It’s a harsh reality that some grow to love. Thanks for another great photo, ultraclay.

Have any cool photos you’d like to share with the world? Add them to the Gadling Pool on Flickr and it might be chosen as our Photo of the Day. Make sure you save them under Creative Commons though, otherwise we can’t use them!

Photo of the Day (4.12.09)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

Ever heard the phrase “road to nowhere?” I think it was created to describe this scene by Flickr user magnusvk. Magnus was deep in Bolivia near the border with Chile and happened upon this forlorn set of railroad tracks. According to his description, the train comes through about three times a week. Other than that lone train passing, you’re looking at perhaps one of the most desolate places on earth.

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

Photo of the Day (4.11.09)

by Brenda Yun on


For the past two years I’ve been in Latin America on the days leading up to Semana Santa (or Holy Week), and I’ve been completely astounded by the Colombian and Cuban people’s devotion to their faith. By way of contrast, here in Honolulu, I didn’t even get a day off yesterday (Good Friday), though most state businesses did. My students tell me that in Europe they observe a 4-day weekend during Easter or have their Spring Break coincide with the Easter holiday, which I believe should be the case for any Christian majority nation.

Regardless, Semana Santa is on my mind right now. For Christians around the world, today is that waiting period post-crucifixion and pre-resurrection. Easter Saturday activities this year range from bargain deals at grocery stores to Easter Eggstravaganzas all over the U.S. and Canada.

Our photo today comes from our friend from Montreal, epicxero, who appears to have traveled extensively around South America. This particular photo nicely contrasts the church tower with city as a backdrop.

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

Happy Holy Week/Semana Santa/Easter, everyone!