The thing I like about photographs such as this one, although this is clearly true of every photograph, is that this is a moment that will never return. The tree will grow, the small waves will never be positioned exactly as they are now, and the light breeze will bend this tree into a slightly different pattern. But as I said, this is true of all photographs, it just seems more salient to me with this sort of shot.
On another matter: this week and next week we're attempting to fit a kitchen, and in a house that was built in 1875 this is no easy task: none of the walls are square, the electrics have been bodged over the decades, and the plumbing is something of a mystery. All of which is my excuse for either posting relatively crap shots over the next week or so, or none at all. I suspect that I'll put something up, but am not quite sure what at the moment.
And finally, on a much more positive note: I'm really pleased to be able to say that chromasia won the 'Best European / British / Irish Photoblog' category of the Photobloggies, 2005 Awards. So many, many thanks to everyone who voted: it's much appreciated. Oh, and I win a LensBaby which I'm really looking forward to playing with :-)
comment bytristan.net at 08:57 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Congrats!
comment by Mark at 08:59 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Very nice abstract effect. Congratulations as well.
comment byBeth at 09:07 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Many congratulations to you! Your site has been totally enjoyable and I'm happy for you!
This photo is lovely - a fab moment captured!
comment by m at 09:08 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Well done on the award :-)
comment by Everett at 09:28 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Congrats Dave, you deserve it! Now about this photo, needs alittle sharpening?
comment bybjorn at 09:32 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
i like this one it reminds me of a mondriaan painting
http://www.digischool.nl/kleioscoop/mondriaan.htm
comment byAdriana at 09:37 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Congratulations from Mexico. As you said this picture captures such a beautiful moment.
David try to enjoy the home's tasks, it's fun to repair or to build in an old house. :) I do it myself. Would you like any help?
comment byhungaro at 09:54 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
lovely photo, quite interesting
very well done
will you try to get some guest posts as you did last summer (I believe), while you will be renovating your kitchen?
comment by Steph at 10:59 PM (GMT) on 30 March, 2005
Hello,
I started visiting your site last week after I was voting on photobloggies for ddoi and saw yours listed in the uk category.
I think your photos are excellent and well done on the award!!
comment byDaniela at 12:21 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congratulation!!! FELICITACIONES! your blog is really great! i like very much your way to take pictures and im so glad you are a winner! (sorry my english is bad jaja:p )
comment byGallinazul at 12:27 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
I can't think about any other blog that deserves this price more than you do. Congratulations!. Your work is a true inspiration not only for its beauty but also for the dedication and emotion you put on it.
Well done David!,
Best Regards,
Gallina.
comment byFellow Eskimo at 12:37 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
You do deserve it, your photos are beyond excellent (some days ;) ). I like how abstract this one is, its very nice and the water makes it a bit more peaceful. Again, Congratulations on the photobloggies. :)
comment by Cavin at 12:56 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
I voted for you as well! I'm happy that you are the winner!
As for today's photo, I don't find it interesting.
comment by Little sister at 01:30 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congratulations on the award, brilliant! Lets have DIY photos now for the next 2 weeks. A photo diary of Victorian plumbing? :-)))).
comment byfernando at 01:39 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Just stoping by to give my congrats also
comment by kate at 02:17 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
david- fantastic shot and fantastic win!!!!!
a day for captures!
i'm curious about Everett's question about sharpening. i like where there are blurry circles- adds surreal feel. not sure if that's what he was referring to.
most of all... CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED AWARD!!!!!!!!! i feel pretty lucky to have discovered your blog and agree with everyone- it's your photos and it's much much more! ;)))
comment by Andy at 02:52 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congratulations! You certainly deserve it!
comment by Chris at 03:43 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congratulations!
comment byzerosun at 04:04 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
beautiful shot as always. congratulations on the photobloggies win.
comment bypaul at 04:16 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
well done Dave, very well deserved. Consistent quality.
comment bylaanba at 04:16 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congratulations on your win! This is one of my very favorite photoblogs.
I love pictures like this, because it is an every day thing that goes unnoticed most of the time. It is a perfect example of what a photographer sees that others don't. Really nice.
comment byRyan Rahn at 04:50 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
Congrats on the award! Clearly the winner!
This shot seems a bit me, though...
comment byRyan Rahn at 04:51 AM (GMT) on 31 March, 2005
The thing I like about photographs such as this one, although this is clearly true of every photograph, is that this is a moment that will never return. The tree will grow, the small waves will never be positioned exactly as they are now, and the light breeze will bend this tree into a slightly different pattern. But as I said, this is true of all photographs, it just seems more salient to me with this sort of shot.
On another matter: this week and next week we're attempting to fit a kitchen, and in a house that was built in 1875 this is no easy task: none of the walls are square, the electrics have been bodged over the decades, and the plumbing is something of a mystery. All of which is my excuse for either posting relatively crap shots over the next week or so, or none at all. I suspect that I'll put something up, but am not quite sure what at the moment.
And finally, on a much more positive note: I'm really pleased to be able to say that chromasia won the 'Best European / British / Irish Photoblog' category of the Photobloggies, 2005 Awards. So many, many thanks to everyone who voted: it's much appreciated. Oh, and I win a LensBaby which I'm really looking forward to playing with :-)
Other winners were:
Best American Photoblog - Orbit1
Best Canadian Photoblog - Daily Dose of Imagery
Best Latin American Photoblog - Momentanea
Best Australian / New Zealand Photoblog - JinkyArt
Best Chinese Photoblog - DownDream
Best Japanese Photoblog - yamasaki ko-ji
Best South East Asian / Indian Photoblog - Shutterbug
Best African / Middle Eastern Photoblog - Kosoof
Best Writing of a Photoblog - verba.chromogenic
Best Black and White Photography of a Photoblog - chromogenic
Best Animal Photography of a Photoblog - Ephemera
Best Abstract Photography of a Photoblog - Deceptive Media
Best Studio Photography of a Photoblog - Orbit1
Best Photojournalism of a Photoblog - joe's nyc
Best Landscape Photography of a Photoblog - A Walk through Durham Township
Best Toy Camera Photography of a Photoblog - Making Happy
Best Street Photography of a Photoblog - Daily Dose of Imagery
Best Portrait Photography of a Photoblog - Orbit1
Best Kept Secret Photoblog - Superhero Journal
Best Photoblog Design - rion.nu
Best Under 18 Photoblog - FerociousCheese.com
Best New Photoblog - joe's nyc
Photo of the Year - A Walk in Durham Township
Photoblog of the Year - Daily Dose of Imagery
Congratulations to the other worthy winners :-)
And many thanks to Brandon, Rannie and Jake for organising the awards.
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Congrats!
Very nice abstract effect. Congratulations as well.
Many congratulations to you! Your site has been totally enjoyable and I'm happy for you!
This photo is lovely - a fab moment captured!
Well done on the award :-)
Congrats Dave, you deserve it! Now about this photo, needs alittle sharpening?
i like this one it reminds me of a mondriaan painting
http://www.digischool.nl/kleioscoop/mondriaan.htm
Congratulations from Mexico. As you said this picture captures such a beautiful moment.
David try to enjoy the home's tasks, it's fun to repair or to build in an old house. :) I do it myself. Would you like any help?
lovely photo, quite interesting
very well done
will you try to get some guest posts as you did last summer (I believe), while you will be renovating your kitchen?
Hello,
I started visiting your site last week after I was voting on photobloggies for ddoi and saw yours listed in the uk category.
I think your photos are excellent and well done on the award!!
Congratulation!!! FELICITACIONES! your blog is really great! i like very much your way to take pictures and im so glad you are a winner! (sorry my english is bad jaja:p )
I can't think about any other blog that deserves this price more than you do. Congratulations!. Your work is a true inspiration not only for its beauty but also for the dedication and emotion you put on it.
Well done David!,
Best Regards,
Gallina.
You do deserve it, your photos are beyond excellent (some days ;) ). I like how abstract this one is, its very nice and the water makes it a bit more peaceful. Again, Congratulations on the photobloggies. :)
I voted for you as well! I'm happy that you are the winner!
As for today's photo, I don't find it interesting.
Congratulations on the award, brilliant! Lets have DIY photos now for the next 2 weeks. A photo diary of Victorian plumbing? :-)))).
Just stoping by to give my congrats also
david- fantastic shot and fantastic win!!!!!
a day for captures!
i'm curious about Everett's question about sharpening. i like where there are blurry circles- adds surreal feel. not sure if that's what he was referring to.
most of all... CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED AWARD!!!!!!!!! i feel pretty lucky to have discovered your blog and agree with everyone- it's your photos and it's much much more! ;)))
Congratulations! You certainly deserve it!
Congratulations!
beautiful shot as always. congratulations on the photobloggies win.
well done Dave, very well deserved. Consistent quality.
Congratulations on your win! This is one of my very favorite photoblogs.
I love pictures like this, because it is an every day thing that goes unnoticed most of the time. It is a perfect example of what a photographer sees that others don't. Really nice.
Congrats on the award! Clearly the winner!
This shot seems a bit me, though...
...a bit *busy* to me.
sorry...hit "post" a bit too soon.
congrats on the well deserved win David, and thanks for your comment as well. I'm also looking forward to play with the LensBaby!
Congratulations! Great work. I look forward to seeing more.
Many congrats Dave. Very well deserved. You continue to be an inspiration!
Congrats! Well done, you!
well done my dear boy. Now get on with some real work like doing the house. Post some crap for a bit.
Congratulations from Argentina. Itīs always a pleasure visit you site.
Felicidades (two thumbs up iconemotion)!!!!
congrats with your award, really deserved it
greets Stijn
http://photography.websolving.be/
I like this. I can see many many faces in it. The dog in the bottom left corner is very easy to see. I wonder if you had to use a filter.
Very nice.
Congratulations Dave!
Very typical and boring. I wish you would've found a different perspective
Felicidades!
Congratulations. Your photos are very beautiful.
Is it me, or did Orbit1 just clean up?
Thanks everyone, and my apologies for not replying in detail to any of the comments but I've been up to me neck in kitchen renovating today.