Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
One of the great things about a clear night in winter (yup, we’re in mid-winter here in Australia) is that after you’ve got the ice off your car and remembered that your garden hose is frozen solid - you’ll enjoy the benefits of a clear blue sky all day long.
Just before we flew to Malaysia three weeks ago, I was walking around the Southbank area at lunchtime when I spotted this beautiful star, suspended above the carousel near the river. I have no idea why the star was up there, and because I didn’t think it would be there for very long, I pulled out my camera and tried to frame a clear shot of the star against the crisp winter sky.
It was a long way above my head - and that’s saying a lot, because I’m well over six foot. But as I stood there, craning my neck, I was trying to work out what the star was made of. It was obviously fairly light material, because even though it was a large star, it was blowing at a sharp angle.
I noticed that the star even had a bit of sheen on it, which was emphasized at a certain range of angles, as the breeze took it into the path of the sun’s rays. Luckily I had the 70-300mm lens with me, so it was perfect to capture the striking colours above me.
That’s why I always carry a camera with me. You never know when you’ll spot a large star in the sky - in broad daylight!
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44 comments:
I beieve in the lil magical reassurances bestowed on us everyday, and you seem to notice every single one of them. I adore this photo!
Hah! Symbol of my home - the Lone Star State. :) Nice shot David!
Cheers!
Did you find baby Jesus under it? I hope you brought the appropriate three gifts.
Wow. There's something really surreal about that shot. I think it's how blue and clear the sky behind the star is. Very striking.
I'm suitably star-struck!
"Luckily I had the 70-300mm lens with me..."
When do you NOT have the lens you need with you? You ALWAYS have a lens with you. Maybe not what you'd choose, but always able to catch the shot.
What beautiful colours shimmering in that star. I also wonder what it's made of. Love the deep blue of the sky. I'm not sure we get that deep blue up here in the winter - I'll be more observant this winter and see. ;0)
Love the blue sky in the background and the contrast of the star. Great capture as always.
I'm tired of the summer heat and looking forward to a nice, clean, crisp winter sky...ahhh.
This great photo reminds me of how blue blue can be, David. Winter skies graciously complement and compliment the beauty of this world. Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot.
This great photo reminds me of how blue blue can be, David. Winter skies graciously complement and compliment the beauty of this world. Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot.
Beautiful, big, shinny, star in broad daylight! :)
Happy weekend!
Cat
I love the blue background! It almost looks thick--if that makes any sense-like a piece of cardboard or something.
Great story too! How do you find these things?
Nice star hanging against the blue sky. Happy hunting!
That is SO cool! I love this picture!
How strange........ Must say I am impressed with the deep blue sky in winter. That would be more than we could expect on a hot summer's day!
Anyway, whatever the star was made of, looked as though it was just waiting to be picked up by you!
Starry, starry... day ?
That is surely a blue sky.
Must be an untidy city - things just left hanging around ;)
Good shot - those long lenses are so useful.
That's a beautiful shot, the background is just perfect
Nice, your shot looks like you were really close! Kim
Great photo. Definite sheen to it.
great shot! a star in the middle of the year...interesting, indeed!
that's a good shot. an early Christmas warning?
Wow! Great shot. It's a good thing you have your camera with you.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my photo & for your thumbs up. That means a lot to a learner like me.
Have a nice weekend =)
ahhh..festive hangings!!!! Nice
Pearl - have a good weekend!
This shot looks like it's been mounted - the colours are so sharp and clear as to belie it's original setting. Remarkable, isn't it?
Hmmmmmm, first off the "lone star" caption...y'all know that that is the nickname of Texas where I live, right? The Lone Star State? You didn't well now you do. LOL
That looks almost iridescent doesn't it. And yes, definitely a deep blue, clear winter's sky! Great photo.
Mine's posted, hop on over if you can find time! Have a super weekend.
your poem is silly fun I love word play and your star is shining w/ hope
The sheen, the shimmer, the colors, these make that star special :)
G'day David, nice shot, keep warm, it is hot up here.
I love all the colors you can see glinting in the star. great pic!
You find the most interesting things.
That's a good reason to keep a camera with you! Beautiful shot.
Beautiful shot! I love close ups.
You know what's so great about your photos, you don't find anything uninteresting enough to locate just the right light and angle for...I have an award for you over at my place...it's at the post just before the Brenda Photo Challenge post...yes, I'm in a Photo Challenge...don't put your camera away, you're in no danger of being knocked from the saddle by the likes of me...and installment 2 is up...happy winter! Still hard to believe it's not hot as blazes somewhere else in the world!
Sandi
That's a wonderful shot. It is brilliant against the blue sky. I loved your last sentence.
Being one from the Lone Star State I love stars!! ;) This one is very pretty!! Love the way the colors shine....beautiful!!
What a great photo David. You always find something interesting to feature here.
That's a lovely shot. And what a blue blue sky.
If you're cold there, we have plenty of heat here that I don't mind sharing a few degress of heat! =)
Nice capture, as always. Finding a star in the middle of the day is a nice find!
Victoria, The Lone Star Aussie State?
That's what I need to do, carry a camera with me. Great idea..Thank you David
Beautiful...I'm wondering if you ever found out why it was there. :D
Good photo.
Nice title.
Troy
from the Lone Star Sate
Great capture. The gold with its sheen on the blue sky background is captivating.
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