Photo of the Day (11/14/07)

by Jamie Rhein on

This shot of Jerusalem by Jordan Chark sums up time in a way. Here’s humanity’s experience in one vista. The skyscrapers and the crane in the distance–all still forging ahead with the new. And, in the center, one of the holiest places in the world resides. Even in the sea of change, there are places that stay firmly in place. The tones of the photo have a certain flatness which heightens the constrast of the gold dome of Dome of the Rock. It looks as if you could reach in the photo and pick it up.

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Photo of the Day (11/13/07)

by Neil Woodburn on


I actually had to look this place up online. Photographer raghaviyengar simply labeled it Pangong Tso, Leh (Ladakh). Hmm. It was suddenly my very own Where on Earth.

Judging from the color of the sky and the mountains in the distance, I was thinking it was probably Tibet. An online search proved me wrong, however. This fine shot was actually taken in Kashmir, India (not so far from Tibet, actually).

I love the way this very shallow lake seems to stretch on for the longest distance before the far away mountains put an end to it. Doesn’t it feel like you could wade the entire way across? It sure looks cold, though.

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Photo of the Day (11/10/07)

by Justin Glow on

Even though it’s nearly impossible to take a bad photo of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, I’d still like to congratulate Gadling reader pixelskew for snapping this amazing shot. It’s so perfectly symmetrical, the only way you can tell it’s not just half of an image doubled over is by looking at the crowd of people at the base of the mausoleum. Just as impressive is the sky, which gradually changes from blue to pink to white to green. Magnificent. Pixelskew also gets bonus points because I was there not even a week after this picture was taken, back in December of 2006.

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Photo of the Day (11/9/07)

by Neil Woodburn on


I just love the expressions featured in this photograph. “Now, not to be cynical or anything,” writes photographer LocalSurfer, “but you wouldn’t think it possible to be homeless in Lourdes for very long.”

Judging from the displeasure on both faces I might have to agree with him. One man trying to ignore the condescending look of another. Poverty meets piousness. The faithful and the faithless.

Great capture, LocalSurfer! Keep up the good work.

Photo of the Day (11/8/07)

by Neil Woodburn on

BBQ sauce, hot mustard, and a Muslim woman chatting on her cell phone. Red, yellow, black. Perfect. I just hope those hot dogs aren’t made out of pork.

Congrats to PDPhotography for capturing such a rich shot just outside of Union Station in Toronto. I love the clash of colors and cultures.

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