Direction light and shadows

[P C Headland]

Here's a couple of photos from a few weeks ago that were "made" by the sun shining at just the right angle and me being there at just the right time.

The "111" sign is on an old building I've often walked past, and usually the window just looks like a window, if you know what I mean.  This time though the sun was hitting it at just the right angle (elevation and angle) so that it made the window look like it was glowing.  Sort of like something from a Dr Who scene. 

So, now you know the number to dial if you have an emergency while in New Zealand





This is the floor of the train station shelter.  Usually it is too early or late when I'm there for any shadow action, but this time I was there with my son during the day - it was going to be his first trip on the new trains.  New trains that replaced the old trains, most of which had entered service in the mid to late 50's!



So, post away pictures of familiar places where the light has been just right, making you look again at the mundane.

[Kalkadan]

Good stuff Paul.
We were on our way to the Tongariro crossing during the trip when we met you.  This cloud scene unfolded as we drove along and I stopped the car to get it - G10 I think.  We set off on the hike before dawn (freezing!) and on top of those mountains it was just spectacular.

"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is one of New Zealand's most spectacular tramping tracks, and is considered the most popular one-day tramp in New Zealand. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage site which has the distinction of dual status, as it has been acknowledged for both its natural and cultural significance.
The crossing passes over the volcanic terrain of the multi-cratered active volcano Mt Tongariro, passing the eastern base of Mt Ngauruhoe which can optionally be climbed as a side trip.
The 19.4 km (12.0 mi) walk is renowned for its barren yet beautiful "moon like" volcanic landscape, unusual geological features, visible volcanic activity and views of the surrounding countryside below."

[lesged]

Paul,

Great subject and your excellent shots should prime the NFF photo pump for members pics to add to your collection. Dan's a honey, too and here's mine!



The light was very special the day I took this gypsy moth nest, because I never saw those circular lines ever again around a similar form.

[Dennis Gallus]

Paul,

Great idea for a thread, that second shot really grabs my attention.

Dan, Les, those are excellent, unusual shots too.

I'm trying to come up with something similar.  One shot I have not yet taken is the reflection of the sun off of electrical wires on the neighbor's property late in the day when the sun is low.  One's position relative to the light has to be just right.  I might work on that this week.

My compliments,
Dennis

[Hoosier_Rich]

Good idea and pics there Paul, both are winners.

Dan, love that "blanket" of clouds over the mountain, looks like one heck of a hike!

Les, I really like the circular webbing. I've shot a few gypsy moth nests also after seeing a similar pattern but was never able to capture one as well as yours.

To some on various photo forums I think mine might be mundane enough.   But the light ... the light.

Antelope Canyon, Kowa Six on Velvia 100.

[Kalkadan]

[brazile]

Love that one, Dan.

And no matter how popular it is, Antelope Canyon is always good to look at.

Robert

[Madrigal]

Silver Springs, January 2011.

[P C Headland]

Rose - interesting shaped "log"!  I reckon we should get Dan to go photograph some salties so you can compare.  Me - I like my waters without happy snappers.

Dan - lovely shot.  Where was that taken?

[Kalkadan]

Thanks Robert - Paul: it was The Grand Palais des Champs-Elysées - taken with the G10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palais

Rose - that is a good, frightening shot!  I thought at first that I was looking up at the sky - big mistake ...