Photo of the Day (11.22.08)


I think this photo of Manarola, one of the five cillages of Cinque Terre, taken by stellarviewer, is very striking because of the dark clouds in the sky. What’s even more interesting is that the photo was composed using five different images, which may be why we get such an intense sky.

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Photo of the Day (11.21.08)

This surreal shot from flickr user arunchs was taken at Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh, India. I love the rich, earthy colors and the sense of otherworldliness this photo brings to mind. Take a look at the Google Images of this lake, and it really looks like it’s hard to take a bad photograph there.

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Photo of the Day (11/20/08)

Today’s photo of the day is by Flickr contributor Bedouin77. These gulls were the perfect target for his Canon 5D. The clarity and sharpness of these birds in flight is rather impressive. The shot was captured in Solalé, Cuba last year.

It reminds me of a scene out of Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. It’s as if the two parents are squawking behind Jonathon saying:

“Why Jon, why?” His mother asked. “Why is it so hard to be like the rest of the flock, Jon? Why can’t you leave low flying to the pelicans, the albatross?

Nice work, Bedouin77!

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Photo of the Day (11-19-08)

Yes, this is an elephant balanced on its trunk. David and Chi who captured this image at the Musée and Domaine nationales of the Castle of Fontainebleau in France said this sculpture was part of a larger exhibit. What a wonderful use of a castle. The exhibit looks like it may have been like a trip to some strange wonderland.

Unfortunately, the exhibit ended on November 17. My question is, what happened to the elephant? Where does one store such a piece? It seems that this elephant belongs in the library.

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Photo of the Day (11.18.08)

With all of the crazy fares to Salt Lake City that have been popping up all over the radar, I’m sure that I’m not the only person with skiing on his mind this week. The plan, as I have concocted with dear friends, is to rent one of these puppies in the Park City neighborhood next January, ski all day and then crash on the couch with a bottle of spiced rum and some oatmeal for the best sleep ever. The perfect ski weekend.

This photo of was taken by Martin O’Connell and if you’re any bit of a snowsports person, it should have you all riled up for the winter. Thanks Martin!

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