Here's what I called an honest advertiser! Or perhaps, it was merely a typo :D
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Here's what I called an honest advertiser! Or perhaps, it was merely a typo :D
My friend adopted penguins from London zoo. It happens that there are 4 of them and in my team room at work, there are 4 of us (including me). So we gave names to the penguins and the naming was based on our heights :D:D (the smallest penguin is named after me because I'm the smallest compare to my other 3 colleagues)
Have you checked the sex of the peguins to be sure if you are giving them correct gender names? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
I was wandering around in Copenhagen yesterday, and took a few pictures of the town, here are three of them:
http://www.online-literature.com/for...pictureid=2929
The old Grand Theatre, now a cinema usually with the slightly cool, and less mainstream films.
http://www.online-literature.com/for...pictureid=2928
Greybrother Square - Named after munks, it is a great central square with music in summer, and sparse afternoon sun in the winter.
http://www.online-literature.com/for...pictureid=2930
My Antiquarian, and the place where all my money goes...
Not to mention the restaurant Peder Oxe. Yum, yum. :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by Chava
/Claes
Not to mention the restaurant Peder Oxe. Yum, yum. :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by Chava
/Claes
I somehow managed to make a double posting. Could a moderator remove this one, please?
Sweet! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by sub
Chava, gorgeous pictures! ;)
Chava, wonderful pictures of Copenhagen! Looks like a wonderful and quaint city/town to visit. I love the Antiquarian where you lose all of your money - I see your reflection in the window.
Maddy, some more great photos! I love the dove, also. I love doves, but we only have gray ones here, but still they are so lovely sitting on my roof in pairs and cooing. I love it when they come and sit together, obviously they are married...so sweet and gentle and their coloring is grayish with a tinge of pink.
mono, you're snow pics are awesome.
I took some pics of the snowy landscapes in England from the train. There was a lot more snow the next day.
bah, stupid format, right-click them to see the full pic. (I know I could shrink them, but I like big pictures :) )
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/CIMG2722.jpg
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Nice pictures Sleepy. Looks pretty. :)
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Originally Posted by Virgil
Thanks :D
You will find a lot of Christians, especially in the southern states of India, like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (Kodaikanal is in this state), Kerela, and also Goa. Several hundred years ago, the European traders came to India via the sea route into these states, these were Portugese, Dutch and from other nations. They also brought with them their culture and religion. Then came the missionaries and as they established themselves here they also spread their religion. The people who got converted to Christianity were mostly those belonging to the lower castes amongst Hindus. But that was long long back. These days also you will find people being converted, for example for marriages. In my work place, there is this Hindu girl, who got converted into a Christian last November to marry the guy she loves.
Is your boss from South India?
This church was the famous one in Kodaikanal, but you will find many that have the typical European architecture.
Some more pics from the trip
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/flowers1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/flowers2.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/flowers3.jpg
A girl on the tight-rope
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...tightrope2.jpg
A view of the Guna caves from a distance
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t.../gunacaves.jpg
view from inside the caves
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...hegunacave.jpg
inside view
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...egunacave1.jpg
chillies for pakoras (a type of snack) and lemon for lime water
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ndchillies.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ted/monkey.jpg
A house by the lake (colour edited)
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/oldhouse.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...edited/sun.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ed/sunrise.jpg
pine trees (coloue edited)
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ed/Topview.jpg
view of the valley
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...valleyview.jpg
waterfall (close-up)
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...alleyview1.jpg
waterfall (from a distance)
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...eywatrfall.jpg
another waterfall
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t.../waterfall.jpg
Lovely pictures, SleepyWitch - I especially love the ones of the oak trees in the distance. :nod:
Madhuri, you have quite the talent for photography - very impressive, vibrant photos. :thumbs_up
I agree whole-heartedly with you,Mono; lovely photos from both, SleepyWitch and Madhuri. I'd love to come to England and your photos, Sleepy, made me even more convinced. I love the little girl with the poles, Madhuri; is that a vase or pot on her head or just something in the background? I love those fabulous waterfalls and the caves are so interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by mono
Hard acts to follow - such great photos from everyone.
Nothing too extraordinary here - just some photos I took the other night when it snowed here. Unfortunately, hand held with no flash, they tended to come out grainy, so I just altered some color tones with a program. I call the blue ones -'Study in Blue' haha....I had been jealous of Kizzo's great bluish snow photos, so I made my own.:lol:
Looking out our back window - reflection of me taking photo and the branches are actually outside the window - turned out sort of strange.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/P2030030.jpg
These have been manipulated as far as color tones.
Snowy tree, lake from upstairs window.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...Backwindow.jpg
Overlooking the lake; a little cold for a picnic, although hot chocolate would be nice.;)
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...BenchLake2.jpg
Looking down my street.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ownStreet2.jpg
No, that is not the a snow ghost in the corner - I really have no idea what it is; maybe my finger....just the bad photographer I am.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ackyard6-1.jpg
Looking out towards the lake, white clematis bush covered with snow.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...matisLake2.jpg
Snowy tree branches upclose.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...urBackyard.jpg
Unfortunately, a little out of focus; I must have moved, but you can see how much snow we got stuck onto bushes and trees. It was such a beautiful night snowfall!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...SnowyBush2.jpg
From upstairs window
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...TreeWindow.jpg
This one is really grainy, but I thought it was a bit interesting anyway; my sideyard. Odd how green flecks got into it when I turned it blue toned.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/P2030010.jpg
These are from my upstairs window, looking over the roof; I thought they looked like space/moon photos - really those are snowflakes, but there is a round one - wondered if the moon really was showing through. I tried different color tones...so these three are the results - sort of crazy, eh?
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...RoofAngle4.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...RoofAngle5.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...RoofAngle8.jpg
Actually, I was gazing out the window the following evening at dusk and the snow did indeed look blue, not sure quite as intense as I depicted it, but it was blue and so was the sky; so maybe these are not that unrealistic afterall.
Great shots, Sleepy, Maddie & janine. :thumbs_up
I have some new ones too:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_1993.jpg
Reflections in a glass of wine, at a restaurant in Helsinki
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_1973.jpg
Curling in Helsinki. Yes, it is me, and yes we won, and no, I had never done it before.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_1970.jpg
More curling, but with a much better style.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_2023.jpg
Mist and snow, back home.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_2025.jpg
A hole in the ice over a small forest creek.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_2027.jpg
More misty trees.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_2042.jpg
The neighbours cat paying us a visit.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...G/IMG_2045.jpg
Cat Cam ;)
/Claes
Great photos from Sleepy, Maddie, Janine & Claes. :nod:
Claes, my favorite of yours is that last one, the back of the cat's head -- adorable! :)
Gee, I've been missing out on some great pictures around here.
Sleepy-- great motion shots from the train
Madhuri--Your shots are so vivid and warm. I wish I was there.
Janine--I love your snow pictures. I know how difficult it is to get good night pictures of the snow, but that always seems to be when it's freshest and prettiest. The blue tint is a great idea. I'll have to try that.
Claes--Getting the reflection in the wine glass looks like a tricky achievement. I love that shot of the hole in the ice too. Glad you're now a victorious curler!
I recently posted a few pictures of the beach at sunset in my home town in January to my birthday thread, but I figured as long as they're already in photobucket, I might share them here too:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...nardoD/010.jpg
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Petrarch, thanks for you kind compliments. It was fun playing around with the color changes. I even did some in lavender tints; odd how much the mood will change. Night photos are nearly impossible. I took a few the next day early, while the snow was totally fresh, and had not melted yet; by noon, it was nearly disappearing, can you believe that? The sun it strong.
I love your beach photos at sunset. The pier is my favorite, but I like the one with the little girl enjoying the wind. She adds a nice touch to your photo - the human presense. I love the way the waves and beach subtly pick up the pinkish light of the sunset. I wish I was there right now. I love the West Coast! Here we only get the sunrise and the sunset over the bay looking inland. Our sunrise over the sea is nice but I am always too late to see it.
You may be familiar with D&G.
But in Cape Town, you will find D&B :D
Ok, I'll bite. What is D&G? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
Tricky? I'll say it was. You have no idea how tricky: It took me 10 to 15 botched attempts (The guy wouldn't stand still :D ), and I still was not truly happy with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love
Well... It's not as if we were good or anything: It's just that our opponents were worse. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love
But of course you should. Very nice cloud formations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Petrarch's Love
/Claes
To Petrarch -- I really like the cloud pictures! Especially the one with the girl, and the one right below that. Ocean sunsets are a special treat. =)
Wow everyone! some really fabulous photos here!!
Okay so i'll join in the snow!
I took these as it started to fall on the 5th. I didnt get any pics of what it was like six hours later...
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These are from my back garden.
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Neighbours trees
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Wow Niamh amazing
Supposedly one of the poshest brands out there ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Since you're Italian, I give you the Italian site.
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
Petrarch and Madhuri, I loved your photos. :)
Niamh I really liked the first one. :thumbs_up
And very nice Reflections Claes. :thumbs_up
I would have posted mine, but I am facing some network problems.
:crash:
A couple of close-ups I took:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...g?t=1234981899
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...g?t=1234981989
it is a great pic! i have to say. it looks like a cute cat but i can not say more for i'm not very fond of cats....i dont like them at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Logos
here is a little difference between us hehehe
Logos and Dori, your pics are both fantastic!
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...73333_4564.jpg
Laverne, my aloe vera plant.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...73389_3451.jpg
Fooling around with shutter speed, etc to get the bubble before it burst.
Wow, Dori, that is a heck of a picture!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dori
Thanks! :D I couldn't ask for more perfect conditions either. Taken moments before sunset.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Niamh, I love your photos. So interesting to see where other people reside and what it looks like in the winter there. It is remarkable how much greenery there still is in winter - looks sugar coated. I love the way the snow has just begun. They turned out very realistic, lovely. I like that last one; captures the gray quality of winter. Good job!
Logos, your cat is adorable. Is it a he? We had a cat very similar to your kitty growing up and he was quite large and had the same expression to his face. That photo is a prize-winner!
Dori, those photos are extraordinary! What kind of camera do you own. It takes wonderful closeups. That last photo is just amazing. Is the first one bark and the second a pine cone? I like them both; great pattern and texture.
Beca, I love that bubble photo. You should do a whole series of those. Interesting indeed. I love the name for your aloe plant - Laverne.
I own a Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd. It has a setting for close-ups, but sometimes they don't come out right. Most of the time they come out brilliantly though, as you can see. And yes, the first one is the bark of a tree in my backyard, but no, the second is not a pine cone. I'm not sure what to call it. That spiky thing is actually at the very top of a 3-feet or so stem. It might be a weed, to be honest. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
the camera may suck, but the eye isnt so bad
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That is a nice arrangement Welt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by weltanschauung
thanks virgil, you nice bloke :P
check out this incredible moth i found outside a couple days ago:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../aaaaar003.jpg
my house always has moths everywhere. i have quite a collection of nice moth pics. i just wish my cam didnt suck so bad
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...magem010-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...magem007-3.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...magem005-7.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...magem005-5.jpg
(scars...)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ixs/mmm003.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...magem003-5.jpg
and this incredible butterfly..
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...kjflskd008.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...xs/mths003.jpg
and this is lotus, the gargoyle
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...kjflskd004.jpg
Nice moths. Some of them are colorful. Love your gargoyle. :D Hope he's friendly.
Two Baby Harris Hawks
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...Image006_7.jpg
Baby Stretching
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...Image007_8.jpg
Elton, a wonderful Spectacle Owl
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/t...alid/elton.jpg