Around the World in 30 Colors
Mon, Dec 8, 2008
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1. The contrast and colors in this image are mind blowing; enough to make anyone stop in their tracks. Taken in Pelourinho, Salvador City, Brazil the vibrant sarongs, towel and t-shirts contrast really well with the brightly colored painted walls and doors of the houses. Pelourinho, in Salvador city, once had a dark past – Pelourinho means ‘place to lash the slavors’ – but now the area is better known as an arts and culture center.
lapidim
2. This awesome image was captured high on the plains of Cañon del Colca, Peru. The photographer was surprised to see locals going about their everyday business in the relatively remote area, but they sounded as if they knew just where to go to get business. These children, posing with lambs, were demanding one Peruvian sol per photo (about 30 cents) from tourists there to view the canyon. Cañon del Colca is one of the deepest in the world, said to be almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
Phillie Casablanca
3. The convention center in Montreal is an eye-catching piece of architecture and has recently become one of the most photographed buildings in the city. Inside, when the sun shines, light floods the lobby in glorious Technicolor, creating an ephemeral gallery, and a pretty nice place to work. Although, after a few days of looking at that all day it’s a wonder the receptionist don’t go blind!
caribb
4. As much as we moan about it, isn’t decay a wonderful thing sometimes? This old boat was found rusting away in a parking lot – yep, you read it right, a parking lot. It was being transferred to dry dock but was just at the right height for the photographer to capture this great textured image. The colors and composition are totally amazing. A worthy find.
ecstaticist
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5. The glass sculptures of leading US designer Dale Chihuly have been exhibited in numerous museums worldwide. His colorful pieces are often inspired by the natural world and created with the help of a huge team of blowers, sculptors and assistants at his studio in Seattle. Dale also helped start a glass program at Rhode Island School of Design, which continues to be very successful.
loja
6. A lick of paint always brightens up dreary downtown buildings. This street is in South Hill, Virginia makes a small town look welcoming and cheerful, or a bit too in touch with their Disney side, depending on what way you look at it.
eric st john
7. Could a lake be any more colorful? It’s an excellent shot but unfortunately, after much searching and toiling to find the original photographer, or any info on the image, we can’t tell you much. So, if any of you lovely people know of where this is or could lead us on the path to the talented snapper, we’d love to hear from you.
photographer unknown (for now)
8. Protected by a small barrier from the public, this view of a Japanese maple tree in the Japanese Gardens, Portland OR, has been replicated many times, and each time it still looks amazing, especially if taken during fall. Photography in the gardens is so popular that the quick-thinking owners charge $2 for those entering with a tripod!
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9. Australians are a patriotic bunch, but this is going a bit far. Someone has painted the country’s flag on their beach hut in Brighton beach, Melbourne. Or it could be to advertise the Commonwealth Games when they were there. Either way it certainly adds an oomph to the watery pastel shades in the background.
pyjama
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December 9th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Colors is life!
December 9th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Great pics!
I was a little surprised you didn’t include Caminito in Buenos Aires, Argentina: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Buenos_Aires_-_La_Boca_-_Caminito_-_200807i.jpg
or Murano, Italy where they do glass-blowing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Murano-view.jpg
I’ve been to both of these places and they were truly amazing!!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I have seen the image of the lake before (#7) Although I dont remember the exact source. I believe it was a hot spring, the color comes from all the sulfur in the water. Maybe it was Yellowstone National Park if I’m not mistaken. You may want to do some more research. Beautiful!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
#7 is a geyser in Yellowstone National Park in America.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
The colorful pool is the Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone park. Though I had no luck finding the photographer, I did a Virgilio Vallecera who posted a wallpaper of the image.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Poop…I forgot to add the word “find” to my last post – “I did FIND a Virgilio Vallecera…”
December 9th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Yellow seems to be a common color no matter where you are.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
The unknown photo is of “Morning Glory”, a thermal pool at Yellowstone National Park. No clue who the photographer is though.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Photo Number 9 is in Singapore NOT China (Singapore is not a part of a village in China if you’re wondering). Its at Rochor Road.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Love it! Too often we forget to just soak in the beauty that’s all around us.
December 10th, 2008 at 3:23 am
I really enjoy seeing a variety of colors.
Although I noticed that some communities are careful
with color freedom.
thanks from tony
December 10th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Thank you for sharing these great photographs and–especially–your informative and thought-provoking words.
Best wishes. Roger
December 10th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Some wonderfully colourful shots here. I’m honoured to have mine among them.
December 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Thank you, Steve for allowing your image to be used under CC. Without guys like you we wouldn’t be able to produce posts like these at all!
Btw, have you seen the post about our partnership with Sony? You might want to send something in. Here are the details:
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December 11th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I miss the coloured houses in Caminito (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
December 17th, 2008 at 3:40 am
I love colour, so this was great! I’m with “LBNA” and surprised that LaBoca in Buenos Aires, Argentina isn’t in this “colourful” post.
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne’er succeed.
March 17th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Can anyone tell me where I can see the moroccon vases pictured here. I am off to Morocco in a few months and I need to see those in person and maybe bring one home. I also wonder how big they are.
RA