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Video: San Francisco sky over a year
Dec 15th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
The San Francisco sky is one that I particularly enjoy. There's something about the ratio of gray clouds to blue skies that works for me in regard to the Bay Area (and that's why, perhaps, I'll be spending more time in that area over the next year). This time-lapse video says what I'm trying to say better, though... because it shows you. Take a look at this video, which was shot over the ...
Tutorial: how to properly shoot / photograph the Northern Lights
Mar 4th, 2011 at 12:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way.
Ah, the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis. Pure magic. Regardless of what you call them, these mysteries of our universe are truly impossible to forget once you see them, and now that I have, I totally ...Photo of the Day (6.6.10)
Jun 6th, 2010 at 8:00PM:
If you've never experienced a thunderstorm as it rolls across the Great Plains, you're missing out. During the shimmering-hot days of summer, you can hear and see these monsters coming from far away. Thunder rumbles ominously. Dark storm clouds rise to immense heights. The branches of trees flutter about in the intensifying breeze. It's truly one of the nature's greatest spectacles - the ...Photo of the Day (8-5-09)
Aug 5th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
Wow! That was my first impression when coming across jonrawinson's shot of Venice Italy's sky. His photo is a terrific reminder that when taking travel photos, that the place one is visiting can be a backdrop for creating a visual message. The way I know this is Venice is because he says that it is. The buildings, however, do give a hint of location and provide allure. The sky, though, is the ...Photo of the Day (7.4.09)
Jul 4th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Happy Fourth of July everyone! I know you were probably expecting a photo of fireworks, but this photo really spoke to me as a natural firework in the sky. I'm not a huge fan of fireworks anyway -- at least not in the physical sense. I am, however, a huge proponent of emotional fireworks, and photos like this set those off for me. The world is a beautiful, wondrous place. And we should appreciate ...Photo of the Day (6.28.09)
Jun 28th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Most photos you'll see of sailboats are full of visual cliches. Typically the background is all puffy white clouds, set against a brilliant blue sky and brightly colored ship's sail, stretched taut in the forceful winds. This shot, by Flickr user Ben Grogan, doesn't fall victim to the typical sailing photo traps. I love the darkly ominous sky menacing its way across the photo's left, slowly ...Photo of the Day (5-13-09)
May 13th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
First, the composition and colors of this photo caught my attention, and then I wondered where this Buddha statue is. Using t3mujin's tags "Quinta dos Loridos" and "Portugal" as clues, my impression is that this gem is among the statuary at the Quinta dos Loridos winery estate. The estate is one of four that produces Bacalhoa wines. From the looks of this place, I'd say that the gardens are just ...Photo of the Day (4.25.09)
Apr 25th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
Who said that only landscapes can be considered as "scenery"? Gadling photographer Max Waugh (a.k.a. fiznatty) proves this theory wrong in this beautiful sky shot that he calls "Cloudscape." He writes, "While stopping to admire the milky blue waters of Lake Pukaki, it was impossible to ignore the funky cloud patterns lingering above. The Central Otago seems like a haven for lenticular clouds, ...Photo of the day (2.17.09)
Feb 17th, 2009 at 6:00PM: With that warm spell that swept through much of the country last week, many of us got the false hope that spring was on the way -- that we'd soon be walking outside barefoot, chasing cats, jumping from tree to tree and frolicking about. Ah, but Mother Nature is a tempting sorceress, and before we knew it, it was cold and snowy again, especially here in the the Midwest. I look forward to the day ...Photo of the Day (1-7-09)
Jan 7th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
Haven't you had a day that has felt like this? ultraclay, who took this shot in Paris as part of a Honeymoon Set, didn't specify where this statue is located. Regardless, I'm intrigued by contrast between the soft, airy quality of the sky and the despair illustrated by the figure's stance. This photo is one example how to provide interest by the angle you choose. In this case, the statue looms ...Photo of the Day (8/14/08)
Aug 14th, 2008 at 4:00PM: Today's photo of the day comes from Flickr user fiznatty who shot this in Yorkshire, in the U.K. I love how the sun lights up the landscape while the sky above begins to turn dark. Throw in a single tree and a house and you have a piece of art. Way to go fiznatty for capturing a moment that most people would have rushed past. Are you a Flickr user who'd like to share a travel related picture or ...Photo of the Day (5/1/08)
May 1st, 2008 at 10:20AM: It might not be fair to let me judge for the Photo of the Day series. Clearly my bias towards things with wings is known. So as long as the powers that be don't catch on to my skyward leanings, I'll pick shots like this one. I'm also a fan of blue and white. If the contrails could have just been a bright yellow, well, we would have just created my family crest. My obvious bias aside, this ...Don't miss the sky this Christmas!
Dec 23rd, 2007 at 11:00AM: I've always loved watching the sky, looking out for constellations, spotting the North Star and looking for Mars. Having lived in Dubai for a while, I had the opportunity to see amazingly clear and starry skies -- ones only possible to see in the desert. On that note, in case you haven't caught the news already: today and tomorrow, the Moon and Mars will be the brightest and closest ever to the ...Speed-dating at 35,000 feet in Europe
Dec 13th, 2007 at 3:00PM: Catherine recently talked about finding love at the airport and the popularity of online social networking to meet someone while hauled-up at the airport. But, if you want to skip the whole courage building process to approach the hottie you saw whilst boarding, or want immediate interaction with not one, but plenty of singles looking for in-flight spice, Central Europe's low-budget airline Sky ...Music is Airborne at the Stratford Music Festival
Aug 9th, 2007 at 8:44PM: If you're planning on heading to Ontario this summer for the Stratford Music Festival, you'll be treated to a unique performance that comes from the sky. The music festival is introducing what they call The Sky Orchestra, which consists of several hot air balloons, each with a speaker attached, that float through the sky over Stratford and delight the crowds with music and readings from A ...Photo of the Day (5/26/07)
May 26th, 2007 at 10:48PM: The destination in this shot is obviously the sky and the main attractions are the clouds. Are you with me still? With a touch of color atomtigerzoo has managed to create one explosive looking picture of a place many of may only see from the ground and some by plane. It's no bird, no plane - just boom. Place your exciting travel shots in the Gadling Flickr pool. See them on Gadling. ...
