Knocking Down the Beams

Knocking Down the Beams, a photo by Brandon Townley • www.brandontproductions.com on Flickr.

October 15th, 2011

FIRST PLACE

Congrats on being voted 1st place in the weekly photo contest with this fabulous image Brandon Townley :-)

Via Flickr:
Moments after getting set up, Norfolk Southern train 170 knocked down the clear signal at Flint. If you look closely, you can see a clear signal in the opposite direction on the closest track. This was for loaded ethanol train, 68G, which met 170 just north of these signals.

Head-on Evening-Light Short-eared Owl

Head-on Evening-Light Short-eared Owl, a photo by Jeff Dyck on Flickr.

October 15th, 2011

SECOND PLACE

Congrats on being voted 2nd place in the weekly photo contest with this fabulous image Jeff Dyck :-)

In The Air Tonight

In The Air Tonight, a photo by mynamesdonny on Flickr.

October 15th, 2011

THIRD PLACE

Congrats on being voted 3rd place in the weekly photo contest with this fabulous image mynamesdonny :-)

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Dear Global Climate Change,

I really really really don't like you ;)

This has been the hottest and driest year on record in most parts of Texas. It's almost October, and it was 101 today in Austin. 90 days over 100 degrees and 156 over 90 this year. We actually had some rain today and hopefully it was the last 100 degree day of the year, as a "cold front" is blowing in. As I type it's actually a little wet outside and theres a bit off fall in the air! I've been waiting for this for what feels like forever. I'm soooooo in the mood for some cool crisp air and a nice fall day :)

There were really beautiful clouds this afternnon as some rain thought about moving in...and I was lucky to be near a high spot with a great view of the Austin skyline to capture them.

To me...this is what something starting to change looks like. And I'm all smiles :)

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ODC - In the mood

Rue Vide Gousset * Paris

Rue Vide Gousset * Paris, a photo by sistereden2 on Flickr.

October 7th, 2011

TIED FOR FIRST PLACE

Congrats on tying for 1st place in the weekly photo contest with this fantastic photo sistereden2 :-)

Standing Tall: Penmon Point, Anglesey

Standing Tall: Penmon Point, Anglesey, a photo by TheRedTone on Flickr.

October 7th, 2011

TIED FOR FIRST PLACE

Congrats on tying for 1st place in the weekly photo contest with this stunning photo TheRedTone :-)

Via Flickr:
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This is Penmon Point lighthouse or Trwyn Du to give it it's Welsh name and is located on Anglesey in Wales.

Apologies to those who feel as though they've seen this before. This is actually a different shot to the one I uploaded previously and I feel has a far stronger composition.

Many thanks to the folk at The World Through My Eyes who voted this first place in their weekly competition.

Also thanks to the folk at WelshFlickrCymru who voted it third in their September monthly competition/

Experiment T&S II

October 7th, 2011

THIRD PLACE

Congrats on being voted 3rd place in the weekly photo contest with this fantastic image Kim Nation :-)
Here is a link to the winning photo:

Fishing Ghost

Fishing Ghost, a photo by YaYapas on Flickr.

September 30th, 2011

3-WAY TIE FOR FIRST PLACE

Congrats on being voted 1st place in a 3-way tie in the weekly photo contest with this stunning photo YaYappas :-)

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Monte Clérigo (Aljezur), Portugal

100sec, f/16.0, B+W ND110

going-home

September 30th, 2011

3-WAY TIE FOR FIRST PLACE

Congrats on being voted 1st place in a 3-way tie in the weekly photo contest with this wonderful photo zip po :-)
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30 St Mary Axe

30 St Mary Axe, a photo by benjeev on Flickr.

September 30th, 2011

3- WAY TIE FOR FIRST PLACE

Congrats on being voted 1st place in a 3-way tie in the weekly photo contest with this amazing photo benjeev :-)

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I had a bit of a walkabout in London yesterday and finally managed to take a shot of the Gherkin that was worthy enough to post. I find it such a difficult structure to shoot. The way it's positioned makes it difficult to isolate. I was trying not to shoot it in the symmetrical straight up manner as well but it's tough finding a fresh viewpoint on it, I guess because of the way it's shaped. Hopefully I've managed to give a unique spin to it.

This is the 3rd or 4th time now that I've headed to London to shoot this and it's the only time the weather has played nice and I've come away with a decent image. It can be so frustrating when you put in so much time and come away with nothing and yet, so satisfying when things come together just right. The ups and downs of photography - check out Andy Brown's entertaining post on this very topic.

Here's to a good week ahead.

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wild ocean

wild ocean, a photo by Dyrk.Wyst on Flickr.

September 30th, 2011

FIRST PLACE

Congrats on being voted 1st place in the weekly photo contest with this amazing image Dyrk.Wyst :-)

Via Flickr:
I have a new making of / tutorial of this picture online on my dyrkwyst texture blog


I remember a very rocky journey on ferry to Porto Santo...
Processed with new textures I've created.

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September 30th, 2011

TIED FOR SECOND PLACE

Congrats on tying for 2nd place in the weekly photo contest with this lovely still life Xaomena :-)
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Reflecting On Oneself

Reflecting On Oneself, a photo by dedrot on Flickr.

September 30th, 2011

TIED FOR SCOND PLACE

Congrats on tying for 2nd place in the weekly photo contest with this super capture dedrot, so cute :-)