Photo of the day

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I love visiting this place, but no matter who I try a photograph, it never gives justice to how blue the water is. Those of you who have seen it in person will know what I mean.

 

[texan]

03-07-13 02:40 post time date

 

[texan]

Misao Okawa, who is recognized as the world's oldest women, celebrates her 115th birthday
in Osaka, Japan.

 

[texan]

The San Francisco Bay Bridge is lit up with the world's largest LED light sculpture.
It stretches 1.8 miles (2.89km) and is 500 feet (152,4m) high.
The Bay Lights exhibit has 25,000 white LED lights that are individually programmed by artist
Leo Villareal to create a never-repeating display across the Bay Bridge's west span.

 

[texan]

Solheimajokull Glacier in Iceland is photographed by Marketa Kalvachova, who has been dubbed the real-life
Ice Queen after dedicating her life to taking spectacular pictures of glaciers and icebergs.

 

[moreluck]

This ice cave picture makes the word "cold" come alive!

 

[texan]

Thousands of cranes pass through the Israeli skies twice a year and use Hula Lake as a
stopover while travelling between Europe and AfricaPicture: CATERS

 

[texan]

A swan swims in the early spring sun at the inner city harbour in Berlin
Picture: Markus Schreiber/AP

 

[Catatonic]

A swan swims in the early spring sun at the inner city harbour in Berlin
Picture: Markus Schreiber/AP

A circular polarizer filter (CPL) makes such a difference.
No blown highlights on the swan and the water is inky black/blue.

 

[texan]

Services are held in Japan marking the earthquake and tsunami, two years after the disaster that left more
than 18,000 dead and sparked a nuclear crisis.

 

[texan]

Jaguar, Ecuador.
A jaguar on the hunt trips a camera trap at a spot frequented by piglike peccaries, a favorite prey.

 

[over9five]

Jaguar, Ecuador.
A jaguar on the hunt trips a camera trap at a spot frequented by piglike peccaries, a favorite prey.

Wow, look at those eyes! He knew the camera was there, he's looking right into it!

 

[texan]

Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio (L), elected Pope Francis I, appearing at the window of St Peter's Basilica's balcony
after being elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Vatican.

 

[moreluck]

This photo gives the perspective I noticed on TV too.......I always thought the crowds were directly below the balcony, but they are a ways off.

 

[Catatonic]

Services are held in Japan marking the earthquake and tsunami, two years after the disaster that left more
than 18,000 dead and sparked a nuclear crisis.

Reflecting

 

[texan]

Lenticular clouds pass in sweeping layers over the port village of Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull
in the Inner Hebrides.

The high-altitude lens-shaped formations often have a smooth, saucer-like shape and have sometimes
been mistaken for UFOs.

 

[texan]

It has not warmed up here yet. I want warmth and spring flowers.

 

[moreluck]

The pink blossoms on the flowering plum trees are gone and the trees are full of their dark red leaves!! Nice contrast to the green yearlong leaves of other trees around them..

 

[gingerkat]

Pretty pic more. It sort of reminds me of the the Japanese cherry blossom tree, but that is superior in my opinion. I tried to find a breathtaking photo of the cherry blossom, but nothing came through. Texan is the KING of awesome photos, so it's hard to match that.

 

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