Photo of the Day (1.23.09)

by Aaron Hotfelder on

This shot, from flickr user ashcrowe, was taken five days ago at the We Are One concert held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC as part of the inauguration festivities.

I can come up with three reasons that this photo captures the inauguration perfectly. Number one: people were really, really excited about Barack Obama’s inauguration and all the festivities that surrounded it. Number two: it was absolutely frigid in DC, and those with any exposed skin risked frostbite. And number three: the Washington Mall was so crowded that most people had to watch the inauguration on massive screens.

Still, I’d guess that most of the people who braved the cold and the crowds were happy they did.

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Photo of the Day (1/22/08)

by Kent Wien on

Here’s a landmark from CaptBrando that’s one of the most famous in the world. If it isn’t immediately recognizable to you, try looking from a different angle.

I like the decision to make this shot black and white. Maybe it focuses more of our attention on the texture instead of the colors. Take a look at some of his other pictures, you just might be impressed. They’re not all of the Sydney Opera house, but many are just as stunning.

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Photo of the Day (1-21-09)

by Jamie Rhein on

Titled “Afternoon Snack,” this photo by Patrick Powers is a modern day still-life. What a study of light, colors and shapes that capture the mood of a Sunday afternoon in California. The photo was taken at the Ritz-Carlton. Wouldn’t Rembrandt have loved the subtle light on the people in the background and the glint and shimmers of the glass?

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Photo of the day (12.20.09)

by Grant Martin on

For a person who has never been too fond of Southern California, I’ve recently found myself drawn to the region. Perhaps it’s because the weather is good — or maybe it’s because the girls are so much prettier and because I don’t have to think of home.

Either the way, in my last three visits to the area I’ve lingered longer every time. On Saturday, I took an early ride up the coast line from Marina Del Ray up past the Santa Monica Pier to visit an Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Afterwards in Venice Beach, where this photo was taken, I had breakfast on Washington. At home, the high temperature on Saturday was 12°.

mce323‘s picture of Venice reminds me of the parts of the city that I really love, the boutiques along the PCH, the cliffs in Malibu and the California style burritos. It makes me almost want to move to SoCal. Almost.

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Photo of the Day (1.18.09)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

Flickr user Code N brings us this stunning reflection shot for today’s photo. It was taken at a resort area in the Hainan Province of China called Yalong Bay. I like how the facade’s reflection is intermingled with the vibrant red flowers, which float placidly upon the glassy water’s surface. The image has an aura of calm to it that’s quite pleasing to the eye.

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