Welcome to Friday Foto Flogging, a place to share your photos and photography news. We were inspired by the folks at European Tribune who post a regular Friday Photoblog series to try the same on this side of the virtual Atlantic. We also thought foto folks would enjoy seeing some other websites so each week we’ll introduce a different photo website.
This week’s theme: Morning, Noon, Night: Show us the times of your day.
Website of the Week: Leningrad’s Past Comes Back to Haunt it: A fascinating photo essay of images that combine current photographs of Lenigrad with historical ones
AndiF Notes the Time
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8:02 a.m.
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11:44 a.m. (different day)
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8:23 p.m. Umm no — it’s not the same day or place. How did you guess? Click image for larger version |
olivia notes the passing of time
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Winter
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Spring
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Ripples in time
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- Next Week’s Theme: Close Up. Let’s get up close and personal (impersonal is okay too).
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What a fascinating project Andi. Very eery — and thought provoking.
Thanks O. It is fascinating. And credit goes to Jim who found the site.
olivia – I really like “Ripples.” What made the ripples?
Hi tampopo!
There’s a rock there — and the water level just covered the tip so that w/ every gentle wave of the water it created the ripples.
Now I was imagining you threw pebbles with one hand and snapped away with the other till you got it just so 😉
Caught Ya!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Purchased in late Oct. (reduced price)
Placed in refrigerator
Planted in late Dec.
Blooming for two weeks in Feb.
I’ve trying to take moon-through-branches photos all week and none of them worked. I’m jealous. 🙂
I love the green glow on the leaves.
Andif,
For the stars through the branches, I pre-focus at infinity, for a sunset a little less, & the moon lesser still.
I`m kidding about the less & lesser, but pre-focus does work.
Mmmm … love the hyacinths! Imagine it smells wonderful.
The moon photo is outstanding.
“8:23 pm” is breathtaking.
Thanks, tampopo. And the breathtaking is kind of literally true because the haze in the shot is from the huge forest fires (Idaho 2007).
As usual a fantastic flog last week, sorry I haven’t been able to comment much as we have been busy around here and that’s a good thing.
That sunrise(sunset?) is postively spooky — a really great atmosphere shot.
It is a sunset, taken around October.
Love the softness of the top photo, but agree with Andi — that bottom photo is wonderful!
Atmospheric and lyrical.
I can easily imagine Lestat lurking back there, hidden in the spanish moss.
It’s funny that the photo coveys that feel. We went to a Halloween story telling and I caught it just as the sun sank.
Waking up to one of our rare (and therefore most picturesque) snowy mornings.
A lovely mid-day walk in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
Aurora Australis
Have I mentioned lately that we live on a mind-boggling beautiful little island and you all are more than welcome to come visit?
Three and a half more years till we retire and if the whole world economy has been destroyed by then, we’ll be there. 🙂
The first two pictures are very fine but those lights are just mind-blowingly amazing.
I’m holding you to that.
Jim says of course we’ll be there — he wants to hear the speakers. 🙂
Not sure I can pic a fav here — those are all wonderful (those rocks! and the lights! and that vista!) … beautiful, keres.
We’re very fond of our view, especially now that I put in the sliding glass door on that side of the house and we can actually see it.
Tasmania does great rocks. Mt. Wellington, which rises above Hobart, is actually the dolerite (a fairly unusual form of basalt) core of a very ancient volcano. We also have fantastic sandstone formations and tessellated pavement. Lots of fossil cliffs as well (Tasmania was actually part of Antarctica originally, so lots of wacky stuff).
Morning (6:36am) moonset.
A flock of Little Pied cormorants catching some mid-day sun on a snag in the Derwent river.
YASS (yet another spectacular sunset).
wow, the cormorants picture is … well … just wow.
Thanks. These shots are from a fairly shallow stretch of the Derwent river just north of Hobart, called the ‘Montrose Foreshore”. It’s a designated dog park, so Luna and I stop for a walk there every time we go to town. Because of the relatively still water it’s usually chock full of birds.
The cormorants are very good at composing themselves. I just take the pictures.
Well the birds didn’t figure out how to photograph it so that the ripples were perfectly framed and slowly faded into white.
I “blame” that on art school.
Just ask Imogen and she’ll tell you how annoying it is take me anywhere with camera-in-hand. I’ll spend the whole time ‘finding images’ to photograph, and holding everyone else up in the process.
In an effort to promote domestic harmony I often opt to leave the camera home (MUST. LEAVE. CAMERA. ARRGHHH.).
I know how Imogen feels … though I don’t get really worried unless Jim’s got the tripod.
Which tripod? I have four. The Gorillapod, the compact aluminum one, the medium size one, and the big Bogen/Manfrotto.
We both have gorillapods and Jim has a bogen. I talked him into getting a lightweight tripod to take hiking instead of the bogen and the second time out one of the legs broke to which he said something like ‘neer, neer’.
ooh, great cormorants shot.
Yes, we do get lots of very fine sunsets.
I’ve got no words to substitute, though. So it’s spectacularly spectacular.
amazing, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, daring, dazzling, dramatic, eye-catching, fabulous, fantastic, grand, histrionic, magnificent, marked, marvelous, miraculous, prodigious, razzle-dazzle, remarkable, sensational, splendid, staggering, striking, stunning, stupendous, theatrical, thrilling, wondrous
Hey I know for a fact that YOU have some pictures that will fit any of those words so how about posting a some of them. ;P
Hi Thesaurus.
And yeah, what Andi said.
I always alphabetize my thoughts.
That’s because you’re amazing, astonishing, astounding, breathtaking, daring, dazzling, dramatic, eye-catching, fabulous, fantastic, grand, histrionic, magnificent, marked, marvelous, miraculous, prodigious, razzle-dazzle, remarkable, sensational, splendid, staggering, striking, stunning, stupendous, theatrical, thrilling, wondrous.
wow.
x6.
=8-O
Oooohs and aaaaahs!
Probably my favorite place to greet the sun (along with 40,000 or so migrating birds).
one day just bleeds into another, and some days l just wander around, peeking through knotholes,
tho l fear they’re listening…wait for the bus, and it just goes by, WTF?
then l just go home and catch some z’s,
You have the best eye — the bottom photo especially is sheer genius.
thanks andi, appreciated.
serendipity…right place, right time, paying attention…had the cam.
A very allegorical series.
LOL d … well done … you win for best take on a theme … 🙂
What Andi said re the eye for details.
there’s a prize?!
what’d l win? a new eos5dmkll?…drool….l’ll send you the shipping address…:{)
Great ZZZZZZZZs!
here’s another from the same “day” trip
time tunnel
bandshell in central park.
You have such a great eye … oops, repeating myself. Oh hell, why not. It’s very, very true.
dada,
Impressive Z`s & Time Tunnel arches. Very cool.
That`s why one should never leave home without it. (cam)
I have to repeat the above comments. You have a keen eye for details.
That last one is a masterful use of the geometry of shadows but I actually LIKE the middle one the best. The blue. There’s something about the blue line of the bus.
sunrise at the beach
Hopey napping in the midday sun
Dusk at the Jake
Great set. The sunrise shot is gorgeous, the pic of Jacobs field is one of my favorites, and then there’s the picture of Hopey sleeping — perfection.
What fun!
Hopey looks so comfy and contented!
Balloons at Six O’Clock (6:33 a.m.)
Madison on the Ohio (12:45 p.m.)
Chilly evening stroll (7:38 p.m.)
That’s a really nice evening shot. The town ought to make you their official archivist. 🙂
Thanks! Here’s a seldom-seen antique that’s practically in the middle of town.
Okay, I give what is it?
A hand-laid stone tunnel that takes the little stream from Hidden Vally at the north end of town to Salt Creek at the south. The portion in the photo was under West Main Street a half block west of the Hobnob. We used to crawl around in it in the summer when we were kids. It was nice and cool in there.
You might have a better idea of it’s location from this angle.
Neato keeno. I can see the book already — Brown County Off The Off The Beaten Path. 😉
Disclaimer – Some crawling may be required.
I agree with Andi that your shots of your town are great. After they release you from your office slavery they should put you in charge of photos on the town’s tourism website. 🙂
Thanks maryb – 23 months and counting.
Balloons at sunrise. Mmmmmm.
My time is divided in a different manner so my clock is seasonal.
I added some flowers after the theme ones to get all of you who live in seasonal cold climes to remember that summer will soon be where ever you are.
SPRING
SUMMER
WINTER
FALL
DEW DROP OVER
BALANCING ACT
BARREL OF MONKEYS
LILIES OF THE NIGHT
ILLEGAL ALIEN
MIDNIGHT STAR
REAR FLANK ATTACK
BIRTH OF PURPLE
FRESH POWDER
METEORITE SHOWER
LEMON BALLS
HAND-ME-DOWN
FAIRY TIARA
sigh – KH – your photos are so beautiful, but the dandelion is my favorite. “Tampopo” is Japanese for dandelion 😉
Interesting that you have dandelion with winter. I have seen fields yellow with dandelions in the spring. There will appear summer ones, though one must keep an eye open. Two books I have enjoyed: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury and Dandelions by Eve Bunting, and a movie, Tampopo.
Thank you.
Tampopo,
I used the dandelion as a “snowflake” signifying winter, as well as off-kilter images for two other seasons, Fall & Spring.
Thanks for telling me where Tampopo comes from. I think I`ll get some Tampopo wine.
I`ll go check the links. The Ray Bradbury one is intriguing me.
Speaking of movies like Tampopo, have you ever seen El Topo.
It was one of John Lennons favorite movies. I saw it a few times in 1970, but I think I`ll try & download it.
It`s a movie one would see at an “underground” movie showing, definitely not mainstream, but fantastic.
Go read here, a short synopsis.
http://www.subcin.com/bookfilm01.html
A few quotes below.
“When a man buries a pole in the sand,
he automatically creates a sundial and begins to mark time.
To begin marking time is to begin creating a culture.”
“He removes a leather pouch from his saddle and
takes out a toy bear and a picture of a woman.
The picture is mounted in an antique frame banded
in black. A symbol of grief. El Topo speaks to Brontis.” (his son)
“Today you are seven years old.
Now you are a man.
Bury your first toy and your mother’s picture.”
strange that you should make the connection to that film head…underground is an understatement. very surreal stuff, to say the least. l haven’t thought about that one in years, l see it’s avail on dvd as of 2007.
the soundtrack is very good as well. l’ve got an original vinyl lp, c. 1972±, of it in my music library…highly recommended listening. mp3’s here. it’s very reminiscent of ennio morricone’s scores for sergio leone’s spaghetti westerns with clint eastwood…fist full of dollars, etal.
Hey dada,
I think you are the first person in 30 plus years that has seen it also.
I`m going to check out the MP3. If you find out where the DVD is, please notify me. I was about to go download it.
Great set as always, Head. The night blooming cerus is my always favorite (excluding blennies of course) but the dew drops on the leaves are giving it some real competition.
That’s quite the garden you have there, KH.
Thanks Keres,
I prefer the more wild nature of your place, though you`ll hear no complaints from me as to where my gardens grow now.
I also have a great sunset view. Isn`t that just the coolest.
I find myself hurrying home at times, just for the spectacle, like those you`ve posted.
These were actually taken just last night.
Sunset
This next one you’ll probably need to click through and view large.
Orion
Late night additions are clearly a very good idea.
Here’s a Western Australian Milky Way to go with your Orion.
One of the most beautiful nebulas.
Sadly its on the way down into the western sky.
If the nebula was as close as our nearest star, it would take up the whole sky. I look at it through my telescope, ( just a cheap tube really) or my binos. With the sharpness in your image you can see it with the naked eye.
Great shot, & the info would be nice also.
Amsterdam
The Nile, Cairo
Baalbek, Lebanon
Coastal Mountains above Jebleh, Syria
Jebleh, Syria
On the Nile, Cairo
On the Train From Latakia to Aleppo, Syria
The Village of Harf Al Mseitra, Coastal Mountains Above Jebleh, Syria
On the Water Taxi from Arwad Island to Tartous, Syria
As always, your travels are wonderfully appealing. And I especially like the last shot — it’s very evocative.
Your photos of the Nile make me want to visit more than ever.
Although the waters of Amsterdam look nice too 🙂
The Amsterdam and Cairo photos were taken on the same trip. Stopped in Amsterdam, then headed for Bucharest to visit some friends for a few days, and then kidnapped a Romanian friend and took her off to Cairo with me. We had a blast.
Mosque at Dusk, Ruwi District, Musqat, `Oman
Qurm Park and Nature Reserve, Musqat
Artificial Waterfall at Qurm Park and Nature Reserve
Mutrah District at Night
WOW,
What an amazing adventure.
Thanks again for another beautiful trip, Hurria.
Gorgeous. I love the soft lights on the mosque.
Another fascinating travelogue.
It was certainly a very pretty surprise. And fortunately, not too deep a one.
Andi and O – great photos above.
I learned something … I’m so NOT a morning person that photos labeled early in the morning I instinctively liked less than photos labeled as being taken in the evening. 🙂
Great sunset shot Andi 🙂
I especially like that middle photo of the barn Olivia.
Thanks Mary.
It is a nice change to go places with big open skies.
Another great one! I’ve got to hand it to everyone in here, this is a fantastic group.