Photo of the Day (5/4/08)

by Jeremy Kressmann on


No matter how many times I visit San Francisco, I never get tired of looking at the Golden Gate bridge. Whether I’m downtown, across the bay in Berkeley or Oakland, or taking off at SFO, this iconic landmark perpetually anchors my view of this great city. So I was particularly amused when I saw this shot of everyone’s favorite San Francisco bridge by ohad*. Considering it’s one of the most photographed landmarks in all of the Bay Area, it’s hard to find a photo that’s a not a “cliched” image of the bridge shrouded in clouds. But this shot really caught my eye – the way it plays with perspective, the sense of movement it conveys and the unique angle all come together for a fun, eye-catching photo.

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Photo of the Day (5/3/08)

by Anna Brones on

I love the juxtaposition of traditional and modern in this photo; something that is ever present all around Europe. Danner00 manages to capture that romanticized European feeling with the perfectly parked motos on the old cobblestone street. Taken in Menorca, Spain, the photo has a very calm and quiet feel, but you can almost sense the impending whiz of a moto coming past you, most likely with a snappily dressed European on their way back to work after a home cooked lunch.

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Photo of the Day (5/1/08)

by Kent Wien on

It might not be fair to let me judge for the Photo of the Day series. Clearly my bias towards things with wings is known. So as long as the powers that be don’t catch on to my skyward leanings, I’ll pick shots like this one.

I’m also a fan of blue and white. If the contrails could have just been a bright yellow, well, we would have just created my family crest.

My obvious bias aside, this picture, taken by jonrawlinson, makes for a great background for any pilot’s computer desktop. It’s currently set as mine, in fact.

The only question remaining was what kind of plane and which airline was flying it? Some thought it was British Airways, but the color scheme when viewed at the full size proved otherwise. It’s an Atlas Air 747-400, probably heading to my hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Well done Jonrawlinson!

It’s too bad we don’t have a video of the week contest at Gadling. Jon’s amazing HD video of Death Valley would have easily been a winner.

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Photo of the Day (4/30/08)

by Jamie Rhein on

This shot taken in Jaisalmer, India by arunchs looks like one of those scenes that might have looked the same 100 years ago–except for the sneakers. Also, notice the exquisite embroidered cloth underneath the saddle on the camel. There is a blue ruffle border to jazz it up. The embroidered household items sold in Rajasthan, where Jaisalmer is located, make shopping here sheer pleasure.

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Photo of the Day (04.29.2008)

by Martha Edwards on


My first few hours in Barcelona went like this: Wandering around with an outrageously heavy pack on my back, a battered lonely planet in my hands, and a confused look on my face. I was lost, more lost than I think I’ve ever been. I have a natural sense of direction and a knack for reading maps and yet I still couldn’t figure the place out. The city is a maze of busy streets, teeny alleys and meandering walkways. Don’t get me wrong–it’s not a bad place to get lost in, what with all the beautiful architecture and such–but if you’re going to get lost, it’s best to do it after you’ve found a place to leave your baggage.

This photo from Tyson Williams takes me back to the hurried streets of Barcelona. You too?

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