Photo of the Day (1.5.09)

by Karen Walrond on

Have you figured out yet that I’m a sucker for a portrait of a happy child? And this lovely photograph by muzzman packs a quadruple punch: check out the great smiles on these four little ones, taken in Papua New Guinea. I was initially drawn to the image because it reminded me of an everyday scene in my homeland of Trinidad, but looking at it now, these really could be 4 children anywhere in the world, couldn’t they? Lovely shot.

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 (1.04.09)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

Why do they always insist on using smoke machines in movies? Perhaps it’s because there’s something inherently “cinematic” about the way smoke plays tricks on your eyes. I find that smoke has a way of softening the edges, shrouding objects in a sense of suspense and mystery. In other words, it’s perfect for creating a scene ripe with mystery and intrigue.

I’m enjoying the way AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker uses smoke in today’s Photo of the Day. Adam captured this great shot in what appears to be Toulouse, France. I love the way the elegant building rises from the evaporating mist in the foreground. Meanwhile the children in the foreground lend a bit of levity. If you look closely you can even see their legs reflected in the water below.

Have any great photos from your travels? Why not share them with our readers on Gadling? Just add them to the Gadling pool on Flickr and we just might pick yours as our Photo of the Day.

Photo of the Day (1.3.09)

by Brenda Yun on

Iceland may sound a bit cold to you, but this photo says the complete opposite to me! I have long dreamed of bathing in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon (pictured here), but will likely wait until it’s a bit warmer to venture north. With its economy in shambles, it is a great time to visit this country.

This and many other fabulous photos from around the world comes to you from t3mujin.

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!

Photo of the Day (1.2.09)

by Mike Barish on

Animal lovers, avert your eyes!

This photo from Theodore Scott shows a matador standing over a dying bull (in an admittedly lop-sided fight) at a stadium in Seville, Spain.

Many consider bullfights to be a rather grotesque spectacle, and I can’t say I disagree entirely, but they’re an integral part of many cultures worldwide, and seeing one, especially for the first time, is certainly an experience to remember.

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Photo of the Day (1/1/09)

by Kent Wien on

Dave and Chi snapped this nice shot of the Eiffel Tower last night during New Years festivities. The tower had been blue for the past six months in celebration of France’s rotating presidency of the European Union.

Blue was nice, but it’s great to see it back to the original color. Looking closely, is that one stray blue light still shining on the tower? Did someone forget to pull that plug?

Thanks Dave and Chi for another great shot!

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