Top Ten Pictures of the Day

2012-01-11T17:46:00.001-08:00

Step Night

2011-09-26T08:50:00.001-07:00

Step Night, a photo by Giulio Rosso Chioso on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.lab.leica-camera.it/jspleica/scheda.jsp?n=17828 Click "Like It" please!

Nikon D7000 + Nikkor 35mm f / 1.8

Post Processing:
1) Adobe Lightroom 3

263:365 A Stitch in Time...

2011-09-26T08:49:00.001-07:00

263:365 A Stitch in Time..., a photo by graceoverus on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
"A stitch in time, saves nine." ~ American Proverb

For a cool explanation of this old saying, go here: www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-stitch-in-time.html.

I learn something new every day. Happy Tuesday everyone!

Our Daily Challenge: Starts with S (Sewing, Stitch)

Untitled

2011-09-26T08:48:00.005-07:00

Untitled, a photo by Nondenim on Flickr.

Bedruthan Steps Explore #158)

2011-09-26T08:48:00.003-07:00

Bedruthan Steps Explore #158), a photo by m78kem on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
This is a handheld HDR panoramic shot I took during the summer at Bedruth, There is a total of 9 shots blended here, 3 shot wide panorama each consisting of 3 shots to make it an HDR image, not bad for a handheld effort!

a new day

2011-09-26T08:48:00.001-07:00

a new day, a photo by Mark McCulloch on Flickr.

slow life in santorini

2011-09-26T08:47:00.003-07:00

slow life in santorini, a photo by golfpunkgirl on Flickr.

... dedicata a Serena ...

2011-09-26T08:47:00.001-07:00

... dedicata a Serena ..., a photo by diomede2008 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
..., una Signora amabile e gentile, innamorata della Montagna e della Natura tutta, ottima fotografa e uno dei miei primi contatti; si è cortesemente prestata a inserire le note descrittive delle Montagne che ho fotografato durante il mio recente soggiorno estivo in Val di Fassa.
Per chi non la conoscesse ancora e volesse fare una visita al suo photostream, questo è il suo indirizzo : www.flickr.com/photos/29636277@N07/

Commenti, critiche e suggerimenti ben accetti,
se vi va, osservatela ingrandita.

Un saluto e grazie, Angelo.

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Cometocino del Norte

2011-09-26T08:46:00.005-07:00

Cometocino del Norte, a photo by Ik_kil on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Cometocino del Norte, Black-hooded Sierra-finch, Phrygilus atriceps.
M.N. Salar de Surire
Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile.

Day 265 - Going First Is The Scary Part

2011-09-26T08:46:00.003-07:00

Day 265 - Going First Is The Scary Part, a photo by Will (Certified Ninja) on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
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Well here we are with only 100 days left to go in this ride. I, for one, am ready for this who experience to come to a close. Not that it hasn't been a pretty good time thus far, but I'd like to be able to relax a bit more...lol

Canon 50D | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sardinian jewels - golden filigree

2011-09-26T08:46:00.001-07:00

Sardinian jewels - golden filigree, a photo by wobblybear on Flickr.

Chapel

2011-05-20T08:00:00.003-07:00

Chapel, a photo by Jean-Michel Priaux on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Ried - Alsace - France

Cascade near old mill

2011-05-20T08:00:00.001-07:00

Cascade near old mill, a photo by Reporter1968 on Flickr.

Old Mill of Guilford (Oak Ridge, NC)

2011-05-20T07:53:00.003-07:00

Old Mill of Guilford (Oak Ridge, NC), a photo by j/bimages on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
In 1767 Daniel Dillon built a small tub mill on Bever Creek and went into business grinding grain for early settlers. The origional tub mill and dwelling was sold to Joel Sanders for $900 in 1908. In 1913 the mill was purchased by K L Hendrix who later converted the mill to a roller mill and replaced the wheel with a turbine. In 1932 state highway 68 was built between the dam and mill. To keep the mill in operation the long overhead wooden flume was replaced by a 26" steel pipe under the new road. Charles Bailes purchased the mill in 1954. Bailes removed the roller mill machinery and replaced the turbine with a 24' x 2' Fitz overshot water wheel which still operates today. In 1977 the mill was sold to the current owners who continue to operate the mill on a full-time basis today.
(textures by flypaper)

Three

2011-05-20T07:53:00.001-07:00

Three, a photo by cemaine (Sarah Beard Buckley) on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Who says three's a crowd ..

View

2011-05-20T07:52:00.003-07:00

View, a photo by — Mike on Flickr.

Don't You Rock My Boat! [Explored]

2011-05-20T07:52:00.001-07:00

Don't You Rock My Boat! [Explored], a photo by NapDSP on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Location: Pathio, Chumphon Thailand

The beach is located on the East side (Gulf of Thailand) of the skinniest part of Southern Thailand. Andaman Sea is on the West side. The Gulf color tends to be aqua or green due to algae and nutrients while the Andaman Sea is more blue.

Chumphon is a Thai Province not overly developed and bombarded with tourism yet. Since it's on the Gulf side, it's protected from Tsunami. The Gulf is also popular among scuba divers (like myself) and best visited in Summer and Fall. Andaman Sea is a more favorable choice among divers in Winter and Spring to avoid monsoon in the Gulf.

Side note: The locals consider their country a two-system climate: hot and f-ing hot, so I was told. In all seriousness, their cool season (our Winter) is just perfect.

[Explored 2011.05.16]

No rowing today at the Traunsee

2011-05-20T07:51:00.003-07:00

No rowing today at the Traunsee, a photo by B℮n on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
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Please take your time... to View it large on black

From Passau - Germany we drove to Austria. Do you wonder why it's always so green in Austria? Cause it rains now and than, not always good weather in these region of the Alps. We arrived at the Traunsee. Lake Traun is the deepest of the lakes in the Salzkammergut at 191 meters. In summertime the area is the perfect location for a lakes and mountains holiday. But no swimming today, so we visited Schloss Ort, a tiny castle on a miniature island in the Traunsee. Cross the bridge onto the island and wander around the picturesque castle whose courtyard is surrounded by arcaded balconies. One side of the courtyard leads to a pretty little chapel. Lake Castle Orth The palace is named after the Ort family -- powerful people in this region in the 11th and 12th centuries. When their power waned, the kingdom began changing hands frequently. More often than not, it was bought or sold, but occasionally gained new owners through death or marriage. Today, young couple flock to the island for wedding ceremonies, but are probably unaware of the most famous marriage that happened here. In 1890, Archduke Johann Nepumuk Salvator married Milli Stubel, right after renouncing his position in the Habsburg empire and changing his name to Johann Orth -- after this castle.

Schloss Ort is a castle located on a little island at the Traunsee near Gmunden in Upper Austria. Gmunden offers a beautiful walk along the lake. The view to the lake and mountain behind it are absolutely breathaking.

Van Passau-Duitsland zijn we naar Traunsee-Oostenrijk gereden. Nu weten we waarom het altijd zo groen eruit ziet in Oostenrijk. Het regent in het Alpengebied er zo nu en dan. De Traunsee is echt een aanrader. Omgeven door een fascinerende fraaie bergwereld werd de Traunsee al door de Romeinen het blije meer genoemd, lacus felix. En dat niet voor niets, want het meer en zijn omgeving zijn adembenemend fraai. Het berglandschap oogt als een fjord. Misschien wel een van de meest mooie meren van Oostenrijk! De Traunsee is het meest diepe meer in Oostenrijk en geldt dankzij zijn ideale windomstandigheden als het meer onder de zeilers. Elk jaar vinden daarom hier talrijke regatta's plaats. Ook andere watersporten als zwemmen, duiken, surfen, kiten, waterskiën en wakeboarden zorgen voor veel pret. Met dit weer bezoeken wij Schloss Orth te bereiken via een houten brug. Het kasteel is in 1080 opgericht door Hartnidus of Ort en kent vele eigenaren. In de jaren 1873-1875 in de stijl van de Renaissance gebouwd. Het kasteel waaraan een mooie liefdesgeschiedenis is verbonden wordt heden gebruikt voor het vieren van bruiloften.

Rabat - La Kasba degli Oudaïa 2

2011-05-20T07:51:00.001-07:00

Rabat - La Kasba degli Oudaïa 2, a photo by ninin 50 - Ai Monti on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.rabat-maroc.net/oudaias/les%20oudaias.htm

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2011-05-20T07:50:00.003-07:00

***, a photo by AnaMontreal on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Mimosas make me think of ink brushes , they also bring to my mind a Haiku by Saryu :

Without a brush
The willow paints the wind

DSC_1097

2011-05-20T07:50:00.001-07:00

DSC_1097, a photo by flemming. d5000 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
( Roskilde ) Denmark.

Magical Fire

2011-05-19T15:51:00.003-07:00

Magical Fire, a photo by Wojtek Toman on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
PLEASE VIEW IN LARGE: HERE OR PRESS L

Shooting fire with fast shutter speed reveals some amazing details we are not really used to seeing. The colours and shape of flames is simply amazing, fascinating and for me - magical. For me some parts of the flames resemble images by NASA depicting birth of galaxies.

Viewing in large on black is really recommended in this case as it simply looks much better :)

I also created a slideshow from all my shots from trip to Rome which you can see here.

Camera: Canon 50D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4 IS L
Focal length: 45 mm
Mode: Manual
Aperture: 6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/800
ISO: 800
Post-processing: curves adjustments and sharpening in Photoshop CS5

For anyone interested you can download some of my HDR presets: here.

My tutorial on using Photomatix for HDR
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Hobart Sunset

2011-05-19T15:51:00.001-07:00

Hobart Sunset, a photo by Celtics24 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

A trio of Seagulls take in the beauty of sunset at Hobart's scenic waterfront.

Vans

2011-05-19T15:49:00.001-07:00

Vans, a photo by danny john on Flickr.

Davenport

2011-05-19T15:48:00.001-07:00

Davenport, a photo by ec808x on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Davenport Beach. Many cases of beer, bonfires, and long discussions with friends regarding "the meaning of life" here in my teenage days.

Flickr's white background sucks!