Photo of the Day 2-17-2008

by Catherine Bodry on


The way the angle captures these ruins makes them remind me of those space invaders on “War of the Worlds” with their long, spindly legs. I sort of expect the ruin to start walking, destroying everything in its path — which seems like it could be a good metaphor for the Roman Empire. Here, the grandeur of Rome’s glory days seems emphasized by these stout and strong pillars. Thanks to Larixk for capturing this twilighty scene.

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Photo of the Day (2-13-08)

by Jamie Rhein on

Since this is still Chinese New Year and I love photos of things in rows, perhaps because my life doesn’t fit in rows, here’s a shot taken by Willy Volk, one of Gadling’s own. Willy took this shot in San Francisco’s Chinatown. As I’m drinking my cold coffee, thinking that I ought to zap it in the microwave, I’m remembering why lids on cups is a good idea–plus aren’t these designs lovely? Sipping hot green tea out of a cup shaped like this so that one’s hand curves around it just so is one of life’s pleasures. Thanks for the memory, Willy.

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Photo of the Day (02-12-08)

by Martha Edwards on


Quick question: Is this escalator, which leads weary travellers to the deepest Metro station in the Paris transportation network, shot from the bottom looking up or the top looking down? With a bit of consideration, I realize it’s taken from the top looking down, but it’s almost like one of those optical illusions that can go either way.

But that’s only one of the aspects I like about this photo of the Place des Fêtes from Orange Duck–I also love the lines and the urban feel of the shot.

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Photo of the day (02/11/08)

by Iva Skoch on

Granted, this photo doesn’t exactly scream “travel”, but who knows, the bride could have traveled from anywhere to get married at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. Plus, Valentine’s day is coming up, which gives us a little creative “travel/love” license.

It is an amazing moment the photographer, LeeLeFever, has captured here. The snow. The stunning bride, radiating happiness, surrounded by two people who clearly take the situation very seriously. The detail of their clothes. Did I mention the snow?

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Photo of the Day 2-10-2008

by Catherine Bodry on


Uncornered Market snapped this shot on a boat ride from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Laos. I took this same boat ride in reverse, in 2005. It was peaceful and beautiful, with green hills and lapping water. It was also freezing (it was an unnaturally cold week and I hadn’t brought any warm clothes) — another traveler offered me their sleeping bag in sympathy, and I took it.

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