Day 159 - Photo A Day Challenge - 6-7-2012
Jun 7, 2012 02:20:33 #
Welcome to Day 159 :) Today we are going for the Postcard Look. This needs a bit of explaining. Most things that we want to photograph .. especially if it's a beautiful
or iconic building... are difficult because the best viewpoint is also the one that reveals crowds of tourists, street signs, or other unsightly elements. We will have to
examine every angle .. and with a little bit of luck we will find one that has a lot of greenery as well.. and find the vantage point ... probably low to the ground that
will allow us to hide the vehicles and other things from view. Of course there is always post processing for those of us who won't get on the ground to get the photo. :)
I personally am not opposed to laying in the dirt to get the shot LOL.. but that's me. Perhaps experiment with zoom to get beyond the other stuff. The goal here is to
create images that are memorable.. and worthy of a postcard to send home. For my part I chose to photograph some of the many buildings that are on the historic register here in Tucson. Here are a few examples to get us started... I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.
or iconic building... are difficult because the best viewpoint is also the one that reveals crowds of tourists, street signs, or other unsightly elements. We will have to
examine every angle .. and with a little bit of luck we will find one that has a lot of greenery as well.. and find the vantage point ... probably low to the ground that
will allow us to hide the vehicles and other things from view. Of course there is always post processing for those of us who won't get on the ground to get the photo. :)
I personally am not opposed to laying in the dirt to get the shot LOL.. but that's me. Perhaps experiment with zoom to get beyond the other stuff. The goal here is to
create images that are memorable.. and worthy of a postcard to send home. For my part I chose to photograph some of the many buildings that are on the historic register here in Tucson. Here are a few examples to get us started... I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.
Arizona Inn -- c.1930 --Built by Isabella Greenway.. Arizona's first Congresswoman and lifelong friend of Eleanor Roosevelt
Charles H. Bayless house --c. 1883.. The Bayless family are one of Arizona's Pioneer families
Copper Bell Bed & Breakfast -- c.1910 -- was originally a sanitarium -- constructed of Lava Stone
La Casa Cordova -- c. 1850s ---One of the oldest buildings in Tucson...historians believe it predates 1854 .. it is now being used as the Tucson Museum of Art
Old Library Building -- c. 1925 -- was the main library for the University of Arizona until 1976 .. in 1977 the Arizona State Museum moved into the building
Professor George E.P. Smith home -- c. 1904 -- Professor Smith established the scools of Engineering and Physics at the University of Arizona in 1900
Ronstadt House -- c.1899 --Built out of Solid Redwood and Maple by the Ancestors of singer Linda Ronstadt
This one is Not on the register of historic buildings ... I just liked it as I drove by .. Claim Jumper Restaurant
Jun 7, 2012 02:52:30 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 159 :) Today we are going for the P... (show quote)
beautiful photogrl, just don't know how you do it, if I got on the ground they would need to come and lift me back up lol pg1
Jun 7, 2012 03:12:09 #
great shots as always... keep smiling
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 159 :) Today we are going for the P... (show quote)
Jun 7, 2012 03:45:32 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 159 :) Today we are going for the P... (show quote)
I always enjoy coming to this topic. Here are a couple. I don't have a lot of my photos scaned. Have a great day. Sorry but these are scaned photos. Line made during processing in the first photo.
Jun 7, 2012 06:29:43 #
WELCOME TO THE QUÉBEC WINTER CARNAVAL which has bee ngoing on now since the 1950's or maybe even longer..dunno
While you're here, reserve at the Hôtel Belley which is over 100 years old, has a fine bistro and just across the square from the marina
The marina is the starting point for the ice canoe races
Go visit the Bonhomme Carnaval's Ice Palace
Take in the races
Might as well bring the family along too
Jun 7, 2012 06:31:53 #
Had to do these quickly have to go to work. The last two were shot with an ISO of 2500 by mistake. However you will notice that Loguey is posing for the camera with out looking like he is in the last shot. P.S. Do not believe any thing Loguey or Peanut say about me, I was a perfect gentleman and very reserved. On the other hand........
Jun 7, 2012 06:38:42 #
Cape Breton, in the heart of Acadia, where it all ended in 1755
Come Visit Louisbourg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia,
The guard at the fortress
The Louisbourg Fortress
Chéticamp, CapeBreton, This building is a museum, The Hooked Rug Capitol
How's this for a hooked rug?
Jun 7, 2012 06:42:44 #
Welcome to my province and a few postcards photos of our world's largest. These sites are always a tourist attraction. The world's longest covered bridge, the world's largest axe and a giant fiddle.
The giant axe at Nackawic , New brunswick
built in honour of a famous Canadian fdiddler, Don Messer
And not to forget giant Mr. Potato!
Jun 7, 2012 06:47:22 #
Fred Ann wrote:
Welcome to my province and a few postcards photos of our world's largest. These sites are always a tourist attraction. The world's longest covered bridge, the world's largest axe and a giant fiddle.
Great pics, were you over there this morning? LOL.
Been there y'know, often too. Did an overnight in the parking lot there in back of the town hall
Jun 7, 2012 06:48:54 #
A most beautiful and much photographed lighthouse on Campobello Island, NB.
Jun 7, 2012 06:51:53 #
Fred Ann wrote:
A most beautiful and much photographed lighthouse on Campobello Island, NB.
Did an overnight there too, right next to the NO OVERNIGHT PARKING sign LOL.
Talk about sunrises!
Jun 7, 2012 06:52:25 #
Roadrunner wrote:
Great pics, were you over there this morning? LOL.
Been there y'know, often too. Did an overnight in the parking lot there in back of the town hall
Fred Ann wrote:
Welcome to my province and a few postcards photos of our world's largest. These sites are always a tourist attraction. The world's longest covered bridge, the world's largest axe and a giant fiddle.
Great pics, were you over there this morning? LOL.
Been there y'know, often too. Did an overnight in the parking lot there in back of the town hall
You have me very curious. where are you referring too?, the axe, the potato, the covered bridge. No, not there this morning. What tourist would want to visit our rainy province today?
Jun 7, 2012 06:54:53 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 159 :) Today we are going for the P... (show quote)
Great idea,photogrl57! Wonderful pictures,would make some great postcards! Here is one from me,the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.That quote would have to be on the back of the card.
We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,that
they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable rights,that
among these are Life,Liberty,and
the pursuit of Happiness.
Declaration of Independence
Jun 7, 2012 06:55:54 #
Roadrunner wrote:
Did an overnight there too, right next to the NO OVERNIGHT PARKING sign LOL.
Talk about sunrises!
Fred Ann wrote:
A most beautiful and much photographed lighthouse on Campobello Island, NB.
Did an overnight there too, right next to the NO OVERNIGHT PARKING sign LOL.
Talk about sunrises!
Did you ever see the movie, Sunrise at Campobello? It focused on F.D. Roosevelt ,whose family had a summer home on Campobello Island. That summer home is now a tourist spot on the island.
Jun 7, 2012 06:56:17 #
Fred Ann wrote:
quote=Roadrunner quote=Fred Ann Welcome to my pr... (show quote)
Well you know how you wander before breakfast, thought maybe you did a special excursion for today's theme... :roll: :roll:
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