Neville's Pic of the Day

[Neville Bailey]

Whoever thought it would be a good idea to install that motley collection of R30.00 spotlight fittings either side on the wooden uprights deserves to be shot and spend the next lifetime in pergatory.

He he - I was wondering if anyone would notice them! To be honest, I only saw them while I was post-processing the picture...

[Neville Bailey]

Gold Nugget by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
When I looked out the window this morning and saw the cloudy front over the ocean, my initial thoughts were that there would be no sunrise today. But then I decided that there might be a surprise out there, so I set up my tripod and camera and waited… This was the glorious result.

[IanF]

I made a jigsaw out of one of Neville's photos. With his permission.

A great photo for a jigsaw a 110 piece puzzle.

[Neville Bailey]

I made a jigsaw out of one of Neville's photos. With his permission.
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A great photo for a jigsaw a 121 piece puzzle.

That looks amazing Ian! I look forward to getting a copy from you.

[Blurock]

Wow, we really have talent on the Forum!

[Mike C]

I thought it would be nice if we could have a little bit of interaction here?

How about giving me requests / suggestions / challenges of what I should do for a future Pic of the Day?

I don't know about this Neville. I believe that your ability to see the potential of a beautiful photograph at the time you experience it is part of the gift. Taking a photograph on request or suggestion (although it might present a challenge) just sounds like stepping over the line from art to work. But then again, I suppose the art is in the challenge of seeing the unusual angle or composition of what, for many of us, would just be "another" shot. Mmmm - talking myself in circles on this one.

[vieome]

My idea for a picture for Neville , You have captured the sun and the moon great in your pictures, will it be possible if you can capture the sun or the moon through the window of the RUIN with a view picture?

[Neville Bailey]

I don't know about this Neville. I believe that your ability to see the potential of a beautiful photograph at the time you experience it is part of the gift. Taking a photograph on request or suggestion (although it might present a challenge) just sounds like stepping over the line from art to work. But then again, I suppose the art is in the challenge of seeing the unusual angle or composition of what, for many of us, would just be "another" shot. Mmmm - talking myself in circles on this one.

Valid point Mike, but I would never let any suggestions or requests become a chore for me - instead, I would see them as catalysts to release some more /different creative juices!

[Neville Bailey]

My idea for a picture for Neville , You have captured the sun and the moon great in your pictures, will it be possible if you can capture the sun or the moon through the window of the RUIN with a view picture?

Now, that is an excellent idea! Thank you.

I have this amazing free program, The Photographer's Ephemeris, which will allow me to plan such a shot to the minute, including the angle of the sun or moon.

[Neville Bailey]

Queens Bridge Mosque by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
I’ve driven past this beautiful mosque in North Coast Road so many times, and thought that it would be a great Pic of the Day sometime, but I was always in a hurry at the time. Today was the day, however, and I caught this stunning piece of architecture catching the low late afternoon sun. Whilst taking this picture, I was surrounded by bumper-to-bumper traffic – I wonder what people must have thought of me?

[Neville Bailey]

Moyo by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
Durban is great in winter – Moyo Restaurant on Vetch’s Pier near Ushaka Marine World.

[Mark Atkinson]

Today really was a stunning day in Durbs! We went for an early morning breakfast picnic on the beach. No wind, warm sun and nice, fresh air.

Great photo, Neville.

[Neville Bailey]

Garlic String by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
We joined some family for dinner tonight, and I was drawn to this fake garlic string hanging on their kitchen wall.

[Neville Bailey]

The Temple of Understanding by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
Today I had the privilege of visiting the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding in Chatsworth – what a beautiful shrine! You can view some of the other pictures I took by clicking here.

[Neville Bailey]

Vibrant Cactus by Neville A Bailey, on Flickr
I spied into my neighbour’s garden by poking my lens through the fence and captured this cactus flower.