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We know Bill Belichick didn't take this picture. Doesn't it sound like something he'd say, though?
And some people think the young people don't know geography. Boston is neither New York nor L.A. Perhaps the f-bomb is directed at the Post Office for misdirected mail.
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Admittedly, this photo is not the most striking in the Bostonist Flickr pool, nor does it overflow with artistic merit--but there is something about it that touches the Zeitgeist of summer in Boston and a particular generational or cultural trend (hello hipsters). In fact, maybe it's the photo's very unremarkable, borderline-mediocre aesthetic that makes it so great--and so much like PBR itself. There's something about it that just works.
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Lovely detail shot by photographynatalia, who, in the Bostonist Flickr pool, has consistently proven to have not just a good eye for people and landscapes, but also detail. Contrast is one of the things that makes the image so great. We get the glistening white-ish tones of the steel juxtaposed against the darker tones of the concrete or cement, and the effect is striking. Add to that the contrast between directionality. In the white-ish element, the lines seem to run horizontal, whereas in the darker cement elements, the lines run vertical. (Also, maybe this photo editor is particularly partial to this image because it reminds her of one of her own?)
Photo commentary by guest contributor Scott Williams.
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Nice piece of architectural photography by jimmynotjim. In it, the Hancock Tower is reduced to simple, bold shapes. There is no clutter in the frame, only the tower--which appears solid, gridded, and abstractly singular in its environment. Excellent composition (and cropping, if there was any).
Maybe we shouldn't be surprised (July is National Ice Cream Month after all), but did you know that J.P. Licks has a special dessert just for dogs? Look at this great picture, by Lucie Wicker. It's true! Apparently, it's made of peanut butter sorbet and shortbread doggie bone treats. Our mouths are watering here too! (No, but seriously, is this photo editor the only one who dreamt of ice cream last night? Didn't think so.)
Nice action shot by s.curran today. We like gradient of grays and blacks and the feeling--based on the rider's angle in the air--of time being suspended. We also like the use of contrast to guide our eye. There's one spot in the frame where the darkest colors are overlaid on the lightest colors, and that's in the upper left corner where the subject's helmet is shot in front of the white billboard. That spot is where our eyes are drawn, which is perfect since it's also where the action is happening. Excellent shot.
Absolutey awesome photo by Stacy Kissel today, which makes us want to go out and buy/rent/steal a big telescope so *we* can try taking pictures of the moon. According to Kissel's caption on Flickr, she borrowed the telescope thinking she could fit it in her Mini, along with a bunch of camping gear and some bikes, for a trip to New Hampshire. She ended up taking this shot from her porch in Somerville.
We haven't featured a nice long exposure shot in awhile, so it was great when this one by primefocus turned up. The 10-stop filter allows the shutter to be open much longer than usual (considering the light), which gives the water and sky that soft, whispy look. It's a beautiful effect, one that often shows up in nature photography—it's nice to see it used in a more dynamic environment here. Composition is also pretty interesting. We note the photographer's use of the rule of thirds, and we like how the fragments of the pier connect the rocky shore to the Boston skyline.
We dipped into the archives for this excellent shot by Chris Devers. It's a great moment imbued with a feeling of complete absorption and rapt attention, as though the whole world has stopped and all that exists is the little boy and the bird in front of him. The depth of field and bird-level perspective strengthen the picture by bringing us down to the action and guiding our eyes to the subjects.
We're loving today's photo by Acidgalore. It has that surreal, otherworldly look that comes not just from postproduction but also from the subject matter itself. The way that little girl appears encased in a bubble (bubbles?) and the juxtaposition of glistening spheres to the hot, stagnant background. Wonderful shot.
Bostonist has been excited about spy stories (especially Russian spies) for a while now, so of course we eagerly anticipated the premiere of Covert Affairs, a new spy show on the USA network.
It has been a rough week for certain photo editors at Bostonist. First there was the whole not knowing about USA's new show Covert Affairs--and now there's this animal, er insect, er... hummingbird moth? Is it a hummingbird or a moth? We're not sure. Photographer material guy calls it a "snowberry clearwing hummingbird moth", and Internet says, "The Snowberry Clearwing Moth is a small hummingbird moth which more closely resembles a large bumblebee rather than a hummingbird." So it's a moth?
We assume whatever's on that guy's cell phone is infinitely more interesting than the massive swan passing through. (Probably the Bostonist homepage, right??) Anyway, happy Animal Wednesday to everyone. This image by ColbyTC made us laugh. It's simple, direct, and well-timed.
We assume that unlike certain photo editors most (some?) people know that a new spy series called Covert Affairs is premiering on USA tonight--and that hype over the show compelled some espionage-inspired flash mobbers to take to the streets (see photo above). photographynatalia's image catches the foreground subject at the perfect moment. We love her posture, the dispassionate coolness of her expression, and the color play between her heels, hat, and bag. We only wish the woman crossing the street had been in on the plan (or taken another route). Overall excellent shot.
For weddings! At least one of us on the Bostonist staff attended a wedding this weekend, so we're going to roll with it as a theme. This picture [brace yourself for the pun] jumped out at us for a few reasons: Unlike so many bouncy wedding pics, the couple in this one look genuinely gleeful--you can't fake those expressions. The composition is beautiful and the contrast between the white dress and black tux stands out. Sometimes people look really awkward in mid-air (see plethora of trampoline shots), but these guys look great. She looks like she's floating, and he looks like he's exploding. All around great shot.
Congratulations to David Aquilina aka dwaq82 for winning the June photo walk contest! His entry, "Land Rover" bowled over the judges with its simple composition, rich black and white tonalities, and staid, summertime character. We recognize that the walk around Harvard Square was a challenge, but Aquilina was up for it. Nice job.
Knockout photo by historygradguy. We're loving everything about this image--the clean, pyramid-style composition, the texture of the flower filaments(?) and petals, as well as the furry-looking bee. And of course, the colors are great. The photographer calls the image "triumph," and we definitely get that. The bee's position on top of the sphere-like flower is nothing short of triumphant. Well done.
Hey all you Bostonist readers and photographers--happy belated Independence Day! Apologies if you're burnt out on fireworks photos; we couldn't resist. Unlike many we saw this year, this image by photographynatalia includes a person. It helps pin the fireworks display to a communal, human event, and it reflects some of the giddy glee and awe associated with the celebration.
Thanks to everyone who came out for yesterday's highly successful June photo walk. We had a nice time wandering through Harvard Square, and it was great hanging around Central afterwards. Props to the talented Mike Cialowicz who snapped this photo of the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library shortly after our walk. We're digging the monumental quality of the building, which is enhanced by the bold columns and Cialowicz's low perspective relative to the higher, cascading steps. (Also, it's worth noting that Cialowicz does a fine job of recording pertinent details, like the library's name. Excellent shooting *and* reporting.)
Lovely warm tones and deep shadows in today's Animal Wednesday photo. We like how the hue of the floorboards echoes the cat's coat. The Verizon A/V equipment is a little jarring--particularly the brightly numbered display, but it also contrasts interestingly with the cat's posture and expression.
We know we said we wouldn't stay long in Sappytown, but the Bostonist photographers are doing a bang up job snapping sweet, kind of sappy pictures. This one of the couple dancing is great. They seem so distant from the rest of the crowd, with their downturned eyes and closeness; it's very intimate. We only wish the frame was less tight: We'd like the subjects' limbs to be visible and not cropped, and we'd love to see more of the background.