Sunday, August 31, 2008

Ice Sculpture


Ice Sculpture
Originally uploaded by Rod the Rabid Rodent
Admin's Choice - Skewed Perspective

The way that the pieces form the wonderful natural ice sculpture against that wonderful sky reflection make this a very original photo. Both complex and simple at the same time!

Congratulations Rod!

Brincando no Parque


Brincando no Parque
Originally uploaded by Walace
Admin's choice - Skewed Perspective

The tiny weeny child fits in just perfectly between the see-saw bars! Love the angle and the wonderful textures too.
Congratulations Walace!

Friday, August 29, 2008

I love beer.

I love beer.
I love beer.,
originally uploaded by *Karo*.
Admins Choice
Music and Lyrics: Friends in Low Places by GARTH BROOKS

I really love the impact of the space in this shot - Brilliant composition. Wonderful post production of a great subject (Corona) that is perfectly matched to the lyrics.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008



Originally uploaded by DMM •
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Sharp or Pointy

Congratulations DMM!

I love this so much, it's like the building has teeth! Excellent work in B&W.

Pointy & Thorny


Pointy & Thorny
Originally uploaded by fiznatty
Admin's Choice - Sunday Theme: Sharp or Pointy

Congratulations Max!

I absolutely love this guys expression and those pointy feathers on it's head. Beautiful capture!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Windmill

Windmill
Windmill,
originally uploaded by fiznatty.
Admins Choice
Music and Lyrics: Joy to the World by THREE DOG NIGHT

Congratulations fiznatty on being blogged. This photo is full of joy and is a brilliant match to the lyrics.

Man and machines


Man and machines
Originally uploaded by slippay
Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

I have come back to look at this one four times and couldn't stop myself from blogging it. The gentleman's smile is haunting and sweet and heartbreaking. Good luck for your father, slippay.

o'connell street


o'connell street
Originally uploaded by tartalom
Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

Here's a little splash of street life for you! What an interesting and quite urban-feeling background. Great shot.

Kaffir Lily (Schizostylis coccinea)

Admins Choice: Bokeh Theme

STUNNING bokeh and light....I love the colors too :-)
Great work!!

A Prayer


A Prayer
Originally uploaded by J-Square
Admins Choice: Bokeh Theme

The colors and bokeh are amazing, very nicely composed :-)
Great shot!!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Rough White


Rough White
Originally uploaded by scavenge
This is the winning entry for the 23rd Scavenger Hunt for "rough white". The texture is almost palpable here in this photograph. Congrats on finding all twelve items, you chose beautiful shots and thanks for playing this round. It was highly competitive with 39 out of 52 people completing this round.

harry-potter-bridge-uk-July-2005

Admin's Choice -
"Take the Train" Theme

What a fantastic angle and terrific timing! I love the way the smoke curves so, and the capture of a fellow photographer is the cherry on top!

Congratulations, alinedownunder!

ROMA - STAZIONE TERMINI


ROMA - STAZIONE TERMINI
Originally uploaded by Chet4
Admin's Choice -
"Take the Train" Theme

Fantastic colors, converging lines, and low point of view all add up to an eye catching and creative image!

Congratulations, Chet4!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Holiday Mood - Waiting for Sunset

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

This photo reminds me of how long it's been since I had a tropical vacation. The light and framing are just perfect! Well done!

A Sunday Drive


A Sunday Drive
Originally uploaded by hungrytiger11
Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

Can you imagine how flashy this paint job was when it was new? The pattern and color of the rust spots really drew my attention. Terrific shot!

Monday, August 18, 2008

putain... c'est long!!!

putain... c'est long!!!
putain... c'est long!!!,
originally uploaded by BkTs.
Admins Choice
Music and Lyrics: Sympathy for the Devil by ROLLING STONES

Powerful shot with perfect match to the lyrics
I Really love the light in this photograph
Well done BkT

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Sunrise


Sunrise
Originally uploaded by marcelgermain
Admins Choice: Urban Nature theme

This scene is breathtaking, I adore the warm golden color, and the reflections....beautiful work!

Hartford Reflections 5


Hartford Reflections 5
Originally uploaded by Gardensprite
Admins Choice: Urban Nature theme

I adore this perspective, the reflections, and composition!
Well done!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Jingle on the fence


Jingle on the fence
Originally uploaded by jciv
Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

Beautiful shot! This kitty's eyes seem to follow me around the room. Great work!

A Clockwork Orange Impersonation

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

How could I resist blogging this shot? I get a kick out of blog entries that let me add "kubrickesque" in the text :)

fresh air


fresh air
Originally uploaded by bolandrotor
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Peaks & Valleys

Congratulations bolandrotor!

This photo reminds me of childhood roadtrips with my parents back in the 70's. I love the colors, the dramatic clouds and great mountains in the background!

View in Nice


View in Nice
Originally uploaded by fishflix
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Peaks & Valleys

Congratulations fishflix!

This struck me immediately. Wonderful B&W contrast, very sharp peaks & valleys. A great take on the theme!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I am not just an object.

This is the winning entry for the 22nd Scavegner Hunt. The entry was "Barcode". She went above and beyond. I like the title as well. Congrats to chicadecasa. To see all twelve photos, check out the slideshow.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Come On In

Come On In
Come On In,
originally uploaded by fiznatty.
Music and Lyrics: Imagine by JOHN LENNON

Congratulations fiznatty on a superb shot.
This fantastic portrait with great composition and wonderful emotion is perfectly matched to the lyrics !!!

Saturday, August 09, 2008

Who needs to gallop?

Admins Choice: Sports Action Theme

This is gorgeous, I love how the horses feet aren't touching the ground. The red flowers are very nice too....well done!

Day 45 of 365 - Rainy Days

Day 45 of 365 - Rainy Days
Day 45 of 365 - Rainy Days,
originally uploaded by Shaun_Sheep.
Congratulations to Shaun Sheep for being selected as admin's choice for the music and lyrics theme for ABBA's song The Winner Takes It All.

The blue mood portrayed in this photo is a perfect match for the lyrics.

Thursday, August 07, 2008

f 4 (o r) k


f 4 (o r) k
Originally uploaded by Dyrk.Wyst
Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

The treatment and off-center crop are well done! Great light and depth of field, too. A great image overall :)

light and shadow at black diamond

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase

Beautiful light and composition on this one! A little different from the usual "lone tree" image. Great work!

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Blue-domed church at sunset

Admin's Choice -
"Letter G" Theme

I just can't stop looking at this! I can't imagine anything more lovely. Congratulations, marcelgermain!!

Crossroad


Crossroad
Originally uploaded by Stefan's Page
Admin's Choice -
"Letter G" Theme

The natural symmetry and intersecting lines here are fantastic! It looks like a scene from a stage play!

Congratulations, Stefan!

Monday, August 04, 2008

FOUR Napkins


FOUR Napkins
Originally uploaded by hpalange
hbalange won the 21st Scavenger Hunt with this cool shot of four napkins. The shallow depth of field is really cool and I like how the place settings are all lined up, waiting for dinner! To see all twelve shots, take a look at the slideshow! Congrats to hpalanage for this week's win!

Saturday, August 02, 2008

Caught


Caught
Originally uploaded by Niffty
Wow, this is simply beautiful! The tiny water drops are wonderful!
Congrats on being blogged Niffty :-)

Fallin'

Fallin'
Fallin',
originally uploaded by fiznatty.
Admin's Choice: Music and Lyrics
Hard Rain by BOB DYLAN

Congratulations fiznatty!

I love the movement and the energy of this shot plus how brilliantly it played with the lyrics!