May 1, 2009

Silhouettes and shadows

THEME DAY: SHADOWS • Looking up from the bottom of the open-top shark tank of Manila Ocean Park, you can only see the sharks as silhouettes and as shadows on the surface of the water.

shark tank in Manila Ocean Park

I can't think of any object that doesn't cast a shadow, so we are going to see a wide variety of images from City Daily Photo bloggers around the world. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants. I'm leaving for a three-day retreat this afternoon so I won't be able to see most theme day photos until Sunday evening at the earliest, so: Happy Theme Day, everyone!

30 comments:

  1. IndayMay 1, 2009 at 10:38 AM

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  2. Jim KlenkeMay 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Nice choice, very original.

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  3. LowellMay 1, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    I'd say things are going swimmingly for you on this theme day...sharks throw a pretty big shadow...

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  4. JamesMay 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Have a great weekend. I hope you take lots of pictures.

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  5. LachezarMay 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Great image, great choice, its where light and shadows are at its most playful. Cheers!

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  6. Don and KriseMay 1, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Nice shot Hilda. Don't get too close to your work though.

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  7. PJMay 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    It looks like a partait, a shark parfait, but still, a partfait. And a blue parfait at that.

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  8. JillyMay 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Super shot. Fascinating to see shadows thru water. So different. Well done.

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  9. VPMay 1, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    This is the most original image I have seen today. I find the sharks a bit unnerving, but probably this is the fascination of this photo.

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  10. cieldequimperMay 1, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Very nice one Hilda. The world of silence!

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  11. Priyanka KhotMay 1, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Awesome!

    sharks for shadow... hmmm...

    since they are black... you could also give one of your favorites the name "Shadow".

    A Happy May... have fun during the break.

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  12. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Nice shot. I would never have thought of this.

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  13. Uma por DiaMay 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Love it! this one was the one I like most until now!

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  14. pennyMay 1, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Wonderful shot, Hilda. Enjoy your three day retreat, you deserve it!
    Be Well, Be Happy... Pam

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  15. B SQUAREDMay 1, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Good job! I never would have thought of it. Perfect!

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  16. JanetMay 1, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Ohhhh, shark shadows! Great photo.

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  17. LoisMay 1, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Very nice shot for Theme Day Hilda! Have a good trip!

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  18. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Great composition, Hilda! Love the blue, light blue and black 'stripes'!

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  19. escapeMay 1, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    i actually like that part of the of the ocean park. i only wish the sharks were bigger.

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  20. Marie-NoyaleMay 2, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    just looking at your picture I can hear the Movie theme of....Jaws!!!
    Perfect!

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  21. Lisa WilsonMay 2, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    That's a great one for theme day! Have a good weekend!

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  22. marleyMay 2, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Da dum, da dum, da dum...etc! Lol! Great theme day post. Enjoy your break :)

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  23. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    WoW! CoOl!

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  24. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 2, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    the shark shadow. everyone knows to watch for that shadow in the deep ocean. great choice. you should have added the Jaws music to play while we view the shark shadows.

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  25. rafMay 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    A whole new slant on the shadows theme. Well done, Hilda!

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  26. HilaryMay 2, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Yes, original and striking. Caught my eye straightaway - like it vry much.

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  27. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    This is the place i should not miss if i visit manila

    http://cebuimage.blogspot.com

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  28. ReenaMay 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    i haven't been there yet. i plan to go there when the mall and other structures are finished. feeling ko kasi the fee is too expensive...though i would love to see real sharks.

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  29. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    That's a really original and striking shot - wonderful!

    Hope you enjoyed your retreat.

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  30. BuckMay 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What a gloriously original interpretation! I love aquariums and this is just great!

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