Travel/Photography #Eveningview

Posted on September 19, 2018 by alexraphael

Nature never fails to amaze me. This kaleidoscopic set of wondrous colours was quite the sight when looking out of the window.

Photography: RAF Centenary Flypast

Posted on July 10, 2018 by alexraphael

From the window, a shot of the RAF during their special flyover to celebrate their 100 year anniversary.

Photography: Blue v White Skyline

Posted on May 19, 2017 by alexraphael

It was like looking at two skies in one from outside my bedroom window.

Travel/Photography: Kilmainham Gaol

Posted on November 30, 2015 by alexraphael

Taken at the Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin. The place has a notorious history as many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed here.

Line(s) of the Day #Tangled

Posted on September 27, 2015 by alexraphael

Rapunzel: I’ve been looking out of a window for eighteen years, dreaming about what I might feel like when those lights rise in the sky. What if it’s not everything I dreamed it would be?
Flynn Rider: It will be.
Rapunzel: And what if it is? What do I do then?
Flynn Rider: Well,that’s the good part I guess. You get to go find a new dream.

Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi in the animated retelling of Rapunzel in Tangled (2011).

Guest Challenge: Adrenalin

Posted on May 7, 2015 by alexraphael

Lost in Translation

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Alex:

When you think of the word adrenalin, it’s tempting to immediately think of humans or animals, of sport or machines. But things you wouldn’t normally think of can have adrenalin too. Even the sky.

Adrenalin

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Travel Snapshot: (Skyline), London

Posted on April 14, 2014 by alexraphael

It was such a gorgeous image, I just had to take it. There is creativity everywhere.

Travel Snapshot: Tree branches, Chiswick, London

Posted on April 1, 2014 by alexraphael

I’ve always been a fan of skyline through the branches. This was taken when out in Chiswick, west London.

Gr8at – Stunning Photographs from fellow Bloggers

Posted on March 26, 2014 by alexraphael

I’ve done a few Gr8ats on some really photography exhibitions, like the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Royal Horticultural Society 2013, but one of the delights of being on here has been seeing the great standard of photographs by other bloggers. Here are links to eight of my favourite shots and why they captured my attention. There are so many other great photographs from others on WordPress I have no doubt I’ll be doing another set soon.

Autopict– I’ve taken a few shots of the moon myself so I am always more excited to see other people’s vision of it too, especially with such detail. This shot is dreamily poetic. As someone who takes inspiration from looking at the night sky, this photograph really does inspire me in all kinds of ways.

Lost in Translation – I’ve always appreciated a kaleidoscopic spectrum of colour, and when it’s executed as well as this, it’s appeal is even more mesmeric. “The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose”, and exceptional shots like this are a reminder of the delicate beauty that is always happening around us.

A Curious Gal – Autumn is my favourite season, but more shots like this and I might have to change. The first of these in particular is like a painting, with a lovely combination of light and faint shadow. A magical Winter kingdom.

Darkpink – This exquisite photograph is visually striking, perfectly capturing the majestic blanket of beautiful clouds. It is almost like it is snowing upwards. You could gaze at this for hours.

Laura Macky – I’m a huge fan of black and white photographs, and photos like this are one of the reasons why. Beautifully framed into three horizontal sections of the sand, sea and sky, and the combination of humanity and nature. Just gorgeous.

Earthstills – As a city boy, the sea has only been available on holiday. And this is how I picture it on Monday mornings as I struggle to get out of bed. The sea itself in this shot is a wondrous colour, but the sand and seagull frame it very neatly and offer a stylish contrast in colours.

Leanne Cole Photography – As much as I love the infinite possibilities nature offers, this near black and white shot of a derelict building left to decay is always striking. This excellent photograph evokes feelings of loneliness and an odd sense of nostaligia.

Ajaytao was part of this list but sadly died months after I posted this. His link has since been taken down. Below was my original text.

I’ve taken countless skyline photographs, but I’ve never seen one of these colours and shades. It feels more like an oil painting and that heaven is just about to open and all will be revealed.