Photo-A-Day: June 2015

kenadams

I'm sorry you feel disappointed by people in western societies associating swastikas with millions of deaths mostly, but they probably can't help their cultural context. Where are you from? This is not to judge other societies which may claim older usage and adhere different meaning to symbols. But expressing disappointment in this matter is making it sound like our society is being deliberately ignorant or purposefully stubborn. It's a collective horror, this thing. Last time it was being depicted this large by lanterns and torches in Europe this was not a happy place. Good luck "taking it back". If the Nazis co-opting it for their flag vexes you so much, you probably shouldn't go and google what else they did.

dissent

iPhone 6, overcast day, nervous bug

aman

Hammie

@kenadams -- The swastika in this case as mentioned is of Buddhist purposes since that is what the temples are related to.

Historically speaking, the negative swastika you are referencing was a right facing, 45 degree swastika. If you look closely, the image portrays a left facing 90 degree swastika. Additionally, the image uses a red swastika (probably in association with the Red Swastika Society which was around far longer than Hitler) not black which represents nazism.

I was born and raised in the US (yes a Westerner) as a Roman Catholic. However, in my quest for inner peace, I have researched and learned about a number of different religions. Learning about the use of a swastika in various cultures was one thing that I learned about.

Yes, Nazism tainted the image of a swastika, but other countries, religions, and cultures should not stop using it because you were offended that an image was posted with it.

DavidJaan

People have a great misconception of the swastika due to the misuse in more recent history. Many are surprised to find it in places such as a key symbol on church cornerstones, a positive symbol in Buddhism, etc. Some great, informative posts here.

Low light and leading lines in this one.

Msmoto

Re: the quad rider.... After being run over he got up and raced some more.... Tough kid!


Oh, we do not discuss politics or religion on this forum. If some communication along these topics is desired please take it to PM.

Thanks

Gjesdal

My first photography love was macro photography and although I don't do it as much now as I did when I first got a SLR in '85 it is a lot of fun. My local camera club that a macro themed evening yesterday and we all brought with us some gear and gave advice to each other and borrowed gear and tried out new stuff.
Here is one that I used to show the advantage of a macro lens, getting 1:1 *and* shot at f/57 depth of field isn't that bad. I loved the look of the face when a guy borrowed my Nikon 105mm almost shouted "I'm at f/40!, I've never been near that before..."


Nikon d810 - Nikon 105mm f/2.8 - SB910

kanuck

Sorry I am a little behind, but yes the symbol is reversed thankfully in Buddhism...

Back to the joys of celebrating Buddha's Birthday:

jimo

proudgeek

D810 | 300mm + TC20 | f/8 | 1/80s | ISO 800
no tripod; had to steady myself on a porch railing

Scuderia1

I'll continue the bird theme! I was actually sitting in a marsh watching a Moose when this yellow bird (I believe a finch?) landed nearby. This is far from my forte!

flight3

This shot turned out better than I thought it would.

Coastalconn

Gotta stick that landing..

7Dm2, 500 F4 at F4.5, 1/1250th, ISO 500, handheld as always..

kanuck

View of the Ulgi Lighthouse and Daewangam Double Arch Bridge in Ulsan:

Flash800

Been back into the Superstition Mountains again -- before HELL starts...

proudgeek

Street photography is not my thing at all. But when I saw this woman at the bottom of the stairs enjoying a sunny spring NYC afternoon I couldn't resist.

D800 | 24-70 | 70mm | f/7.1 | 1/250s | ISO 400 | -1/3 EV

jimo

Capt_Spaulding

@Coastalconn. Yep. I would imagine a go around from that configuration would take some doing.

Ironheart

@Capt_Spaulding, The osprey doesn't look at all worried
Where there's smoke there's fire:

Nikon 1 V3 | 10-100 | 100mm | f/5.6 | 1/1250 | ISO 1400

autofocus

haven't had time to get out and shoot so I decided to set up a quick studio in the living room. Using only Speed Lights and several of the Mag Mod modifiers I was able to achieve this. May try some other subjects on white. D810, Sigma 35mm Art, 2 x Yongnuo 560s, 1 x Nikon SB-910.

dpidude

Flash800

Stopped to take a photo, and looked what walked out from hiding to take a look at us. We did not see them before they walked out. All my time in the mountains I have not seen one, and here are 10 all together.

Vipmediastar_JZ

An attempt at doing Frequency Seperation and Converted to BNW in Silver FX

Msmoto

Racing is tight

Scuderia1

@IronHeart: always nice to see an F1 fan on the forum! Hope you had an awesome time in Monaco

Words can't describe how amazing these animals are..


Does anyone have tips for shooting in "very bright" light? Any filters one would recommend? I've noticed a loss in clarity during "Harsh" lighting. For example, I've noticed a significant difference in light at 8,500 ft above sea level (where this photo was shot) vs. the light at/near sea level. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!