Photo of the Day (8/8/07)

by Jamie Rhein on

Since I am in Seattle right now, this photo by allysdad struck me. Years ago, I took a photography course at the University of New Mexico that nurtured my appreciation of black and white photos. I love the blurry, romantic quality of the rest of the city against the neon, futuristic look of the Space Needle. There is such a contrast between the architectural styles here. I’ve been struck by how the glass, metal and clean, crisp lines of the modern buildings are mixed in with the ornate details of the brick and marble buildings that were erected years ago. The city embraces both and this photo somehow captures this essence.

When we were scurrying about with the other tourists around the Space Needle earlier today (Tuesday) though, I didn’t feel quite as calm as this picture looks. Now, that it is night and I am savoring a glass of wine back at our friends’ house, this photo is exactly how I feel at the moment. The house is quiet; everyone is in bed. Shhhhhh.

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Photo of the Day (08/06/07)

by Iva Skoch on

Taken in Hendaye Beach in France, this photo makes me remember that the south of France is not just Cannes, Nice and the Cote d’Azur. The Atlantic Coast is so much more serene than the Mediterranean (and so much closer to the great wine region of Bordeaux!)

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Terra.

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Photo of the Day (8/5/2007)

by Erik Olsen on

One of our frequent contributors to the Gadling Flickr site, bennyjewell, gets today’s Photo of the Day honors for ths lovely shot that looks like it came right from the set of the Godfather II. There’s no caption here, so I can’t say for sure where the photo was taken, but my guess is that it was not Bakersfield. Nicely composed and lovely light, this is a keeper.

Photo of the Day (8/4/07)

by Justin Glow on

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Gadling reader pirano who, back in May, shot this McDonald’s sign in front of the destroyed former Serbian military headquarters in Belgrade. The contrast between this bright, jubilant symbol in the forefront and the stark, war-torn building behind it is unsettling. Plus, the fries look like fingers! I’m not lovin’ it. Great shot, pirano.

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Photo of the Day (8/3/07)

by Neil Woodburn on

Wow, just check out those colors in this very strange, very alien landscape. This would be great candidate for our Where on Earth feature here on Gadling.

So, any guesses where it might be?

According Sara and Michael who snapped this shot, this place actually exists on our home planet. It’s called the Pinnacles and adventurers can seek it out at Nambung National Park in Australia.

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