Sunday, September 30, 2007

Blitz lightning


Blitz lightning
Originally uploaded by schnetler75
Congrats!
This photo is the 900,000th photo in The World Through My Eyes!
Awesome shot, I love the colorful lights and composition!

Avião II


Avião II
Originally uploaded by nuno_ferreira
Admin's Favourite - Wed Theme - FLYING

Now how is that for timing! I love the contrast of the speedy little plane and the smoke trail against the wonderful town background. Beautifully composed and taken! Congratulations nuno_ferreira!

The Flying Sisters


The Flying Sisters
Originally uploaded by aswirly
Admin's Favourite - Wed. theme - FLYING

There were so many great photos this week but this original and clever interpretation of the Flying theme caught my attention immediately. The montage of the girls against that stunning sky is so effective. Well done aswirly!

Saturday, September 29, 2007

StIves_Z9239LV

StIves_Z9239LV (by Ennor)
StIves_Z9239LV
Originally uploaded by Ennor
This awesome rusted out ring is this week's Scavenger Hunt winning entry from Ennor! I love the brown red color, the amazing texture of the ring and the rocks and the shadow cast behind the ring. Well done Ennor. Take a look at all twelve of his entries. Congrats!

Alter Elbtunnel, Hamburg and the beautiful Mo

Oh how I love this awesome tunnel shot. This photo is the Scavenger Hunt winner for the 33rd Scavenger Hunt. Please take a look at all twelve photos for this week from kamikadse. Well done!!!

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Peace


Peace
Originally uploaded by Buzia
Admins choice: "Greetings" theme

What a fantastic shot, the colors are great.
Makes me smile!

read my palm


read my palm
Originally uploaded by Maya Newman
Admins Choice: "Greetings" theme

LOL, what a fun greeting, I like the deep colors!

Monday, September 24, 2007

fred eye macro remix


fred eye macro remix
Originally uploaded by snack happy
Weekend Showcase - Admin's Choice

This incredible macro caught my attention immediately. The light on the beautiful bronze colours of the fur along with the lovely green detail in the eye are mesmerizing! Gorgeous. Congratulations snack happy!

Oskar Was Right, Civic Square Comes Into Its Own Sometime Around Midnight

Weekend Showcase - Admin's Choice
A wonderfu photograph that has so much going on. I really liked all of the different shapes, reflections, colours, shadows .... everything in fact! Congratulations Peter.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

a2259 Blue Canopy


a2259 Blue Canopy
Originally uploaded by tengtan
These gorgeous blue cineraria popped out of the page in the equinox thread as well. What a beautiful representation of spring down under. thank you tengtan for sharing!

Autumn


Autumn Originally uploaded by Mi-ly
This amazingly gorgeous Dahlia leaped out at me from the Equinox thread. I find the little curly petals mesmerizing and could stare at their delicate beauty for a long long time. Thank you Mi-ly for sharing this gorgeous flower.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Game dogs


Game dogs
Originally uploaded by allspice1
Congratulations again, allspice1! This classic approach on the 19th Leave It To Me! challenge charmed us all, and made him the very well deserved winner of this round! It's so funny, creative - and so amazingly well done! Applause!

Maximus


Maximus
Originally uploaded by cedar_rose
Silver medal in the 19th Leave It To Me! challenge is this fantastic greek vase by cedar_rose! The idea - and not to mention the execution - of this is simply brilliant! fishflix's Greek pup sure looks like he's in his right element here! Congratulations!

getting ready to bath the dog


getting ready to bath the dog
Originally uploaded by ☼ Helder
Third place winner of the 19th Leave It To Me! challenge: Congratulations, ☼ Helder! It's amazing how he's put the dog into a completely different context and made it look so real! Even the dog's expression matches the situation! Well done!

overview


overview
Originally uploaded by gu@va
WINDOWS theme - Admin's Choice
Firstly, WOW what a window! Secondly, besides the magnificent view, I love the way that the two silhouettes are so busy identifying the sights. They give a lovely sense of scale to the outstanding scenery. Congratulations gu@va!

The Window Washer


The Window Washer
Originally uploaded by OneEighteen
WINDOWS Theme - Admin's Choice
As a Harbour Pilot, One Eighteen must have looked through many windows but this lovely photograph is an unusual and original take on the theme. Congratulations!

Greasy print


Greasy print
Originally uploaded by Caro's Lines
Have you ever seen a macro this gross and this fantastic before? I'm totally fascinated by this, and I go "ICK! - WOW! - YUCK! - AWESOME!" when I look at it :-)

This was Caro's Lines entry for "finger print" in the last Scavenger Hunt. I just had to blog it!

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Abstract (velcro)


Abstract (velcro)
Originally uploaded by tanakawho
Congratulations, tanakawho, winner of #32 Scavenger Hunt! This macro of a velcro is fantastic! It really tells what velcro is all about!

Don't forget to click into this slideshow to view the rest of tanakawho's awesome entries !

Monstrous Appetites


Monstrous Appetites
Originally uploaded by plecojan
Congratulations, Plecojan! You're the winner of #32 Scavenger Hunt! This picture of the finger puppets is so charming and hilarious, but make sure you also check out the rest of her 12 entries in this slideshow! All twelve pictures are really great!

no hope


no hope
Originally uploaded by Joits.
24 Hour Theme: Pirates Yo Ho Ho!

Shiver me timbers, this is another fine photo for Talk Like a Pirate Day!

The colours, composition and silhouette are wonderful. Lots of loot for you Cap'n Joits! Thanks for sharing.

Vliehors


Vliehors
Originally uploaded by Blaauw.
24 Hour Theme: Pirates Yo Ho Ho!

Shiver me timbers, this is a fine photo for Talk Like a Pirate Day!

I just love this me hearties, the composition is superb. A dubloon for you Cap'n Blaauw! Thanks for sharing.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The Palm of your Hand


The Palm of your Hand
Originally uploaded by nat_olly
Admin's Choice for the Delicate Theme!

What a tender and beautiful image this is, that bloom looks so delicate in contrast to the hand.

Stunning image Olly and thanks for sharing it with us!!!

Feather Bloom, Past Tense


Feather Bloom, Past Tense
Originally uploaded by cobalt123
Admin's Choice for the Delicate Theme!

What a perfect addition to the theme this was! A delicate feather and a delicate seed head.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful shot with us Cobalt!!

Washington's Wine Country


Washington's Wine Country
Originally uploaded by webtwb
What a fantastic sky :-)
Congratulations, you are the 27,000th member of The World Through My Eyes.
Welcome to the group webtwb!

Monday, September 17, 2007

Djemma-el-Fna


Djemma-el-Fna
Originally uploaded by twigledite
Admin's Choice - Weekend Showcase
I was drawn to this busy Marrakech market scene firstly by the clever use of selective colouring, Then I was intrigued by the contrast between the blur of the busy shoppers and the stationary conversationalists. Please view it large to appreciate all of the detail. Congratulations twigledite!

5d 911_2007-09-11_010


5d 911_2007-09-11_010
Originally uploaded by scubapup
This silky smooth and remarkable nightscape is both stunning and poignant. The detail, especially when viewed large, is remarkable. Congratulations scubapup!

Sunday, September 16, 2007

on the water


on the water
Originally uploaded by klklassen
Wednesday Theme - INSECTS
So many fantastic entries this week but the simplicity of this is wonderful! I think all of us have been fascinated with the pond-skaters as children and the reflection of the sky makes this photo so complete. Congratulations klklassen!

ain't I beautiful....


ain't I beautiful....
Originally uploaded by thahawk
We interpreted the 'INSECTS' theme loosely in the Wednesday theme to include all creepy-crawlies and OH MY! What a fascinating / bizarre / appealing macro. In regards to the title, yes you are! I think Walt Disney has found a new hero! Congratulations thahawk!

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

winter sunshine


winter sunshine
Originally uploaded by living in the middle
Admin's Choice for the Harbours and Ports Theme!

This looks the kind of place I would like to visit and it's been captured beautifully in the winter sunshine!

Thanks for sharing it with us Carole!!

Off to Sea


Off to Sea
Originally uploaded by BostonLightCatcher
Admin's Choice for the Harbours and Ports Theme!

This looks such a peaceful and beautiful place with the gorgeous rich colours....just how a fishing port should look:-)

Thanks for sharing it with us Sarah!!!

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Zig zags


Zig zags
Originally uploaded by Mimi_K
This awesome mosaic by Mimi_K was created by fdsflickrtoys and I love the "zig zag" effect of the repeated seagulls on the wires. I find it very mesmerizing. Åsta and I picked this out of the twelve photos that Mimi got for this week's Scavenger Hunt - check them out with this slideshow. Congrats Mimi!!!

Misty afternoon


Misty afternoon
Originally uploaded by *regina*
Many congratulations to *regina*, the winner of the 31th Weekly Scavenger Hunt this year! I think this picture is gorgeous. The mist is so beautiful, and I can almost feel the cold moist from it on my skin.

But she has fun, colorful and pictures that pop as well - as you can see in this slideshow where you can view all of her 12 pictures

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Kitty Litter

Here it is! The winning picture in the #18 Leave It To Me! challenge - and the mastermind behind it is fishflix! Big applause for the creativity and skill going on here - impressive :-)

Crouching Tiger Hidden ...

Congratulations, Succulent Goddess! Your wonderful work was voted in second in #18 Leave It To Me! challenge! Such a different and awesome approach to this - and so cool!
Congratulations to Orchileer who won third place in #18 Leave It To Me! challenge.
Isn't this image sweet? Such a lovely idea and wonderful result!

Circle of Friends (LITM #18)

Saturday, September 08, 2007

The bridge


the bridge
Originally uploaded by mimoza veliu
Wednesday theme - OPPOSITES
The supposed simplicity of this 'in company' and its opposite 'alone ' caught my eye immediately. The pair are so effective, both together and individually. Great work mimoza veliu.

Lac Léman


Lac Léman
Originally uploaded by `Bobesh
Wednesday theme - OPPOSITES
This 'wild water' photo and its opposite 'calm water are absolutely stunning! Both captured the magnificent colours and incredible atmosphere of each location.
Congratulations Bobesh!

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Spring has Sprung!


Spring has Sprung!
Originally uploaded by freef0cus
Admin's Choice for the Spring Flowers Theme!!

The world looks so much better when the blossom trees are flowering! This is such a beautiful photo with its muted tones and gorgeous DOF!!
Thanks for sharing it with us Freef0cus, I love it!!!

Daffodils


Daffodils
Originally uploaded by acidburn517
Admin's Choice for the Spring Flowers Theme!!

Daffodils are such bright and cheering flowers after a long winter and these beauties are enough to brighten anyone's day.
Thanks for sharing this gorgeous photo with us Acidburn!!!

Identical Twins


Identical Twins
Originally uploaded by SugarbearSteve
Even though I can recognize a great macro (ref the spider under here), as a true arachnophobic, I need to get my goosebumps to go away and the hair on my head to settle down! And what more fitting picture to make that happen than this one? :-)

This is totally adorable, such a great timing - and fantastic in every way!

Monday, September 03, 2007

mish-mash


mish-mash
Originally uploaded by _groszek_
While not arachnophobic I am not a big fan of spiders. This one, in the Weekend Showcase however, appealed to my sense of humour as I have never seen such a chaotic web in my life! The details in this photo are superb - if you can bear to view it large!

It's a beautiful day


It's a beautiful day
Originally uploaded by R-Chiz
Now, you can either regard this with terror or envy but whichever you choose you have to admit that he has the best seat in the house! The scenery in this entry in the Weekend Showcase is breathtaking. Congratulations R-Chiz!

Lunar Eclipse


Lunar Eclipse
Originally uploaded by `Bobesh
The lunar eclipse figured largely in some amazing photos in this week's Weekend Showcase thread.. This photo combined the magic of the moon, the eclipse and the stunning colours in one dramatic shot. Well done Bobesh!

Flower-Power S(c)andal ;-)


Flower-Power S(c)andal ;-)
Originally uploaded by livDE
This photo pops out of the screen at me and screams to be clicked on. I love what livDE did with the colors here. It's so much fun! This was for the Scavenger Hunt entry "sandal". Take a look at a slideshow of all of livDE's entries. Congrats on winning this week's Scavenger Hunt. ::claps::

Food Face


Food Face
Originally uploaded by plecojan
Congratulations plecojan! This is the winner of the Weekly Scavenger Hunt! Just look at that charming face! How could I not pick this one?

I would also recommend that you take a look at this slideshow where you can view all the 12 pictures plecojan used in this hunt!

Sunday, September 02, 2007

The Hunt Logo


The Hunt Logo
Originally uploaded by Åsta
Oh, the admins in the hunting department are sooo proud right now! We have our very own logo!

Congratulations allspice1 for winning the Scavenger Hunt Logo Contest - and THANK YOU for this awesome picture of a true hunter! We hope you'll enjoy the prize (we will, if you keep posting your great pictures) and that you like what we've done to your photo!

If you haven't already left a comment on allspice1's picture, you can do so on the original by clicking on this link :-)

Saturday, September 01, 2007

curved around the lights


curved around the lights
Originally uploaded by Joits
Well done Joits. Your photo has been chosen and blogged from the 'Predominantly One colour' theme. Besides the gorgeous red, I liked the two 'eyes'. A fascinating capture.

draycote meadows 24082007-44


draycote meadows 24082007-44
Originally uploaded by Walwyn
Congratulations Walwyn. This brilliant green photo definitely fulfilled the condition for the 'Predominantly One Colour' theme. This is a super macro that should be viewed large to truly appreciate the wonderful detail you captured.