Monday, March 14, 2011

Misty Monday - Communicating with ET?

James B. Edwards Bridge, Daniel Island, SC  © Doug Hickok



Although it may appear that a ray of light is beaming up from this lamp into outer space, in reality, this is not true. It is only a lamppost juxtaposed against a long bridge, cloaked in the mists of early morning. The geometry and perspective of this image create an optical illusion of sorts. So, don't worry everyone. This is not, I repeat, not a covert government operation to communicate with ET... ok?


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30 comments:

  1. Martina EgliMarch 14, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Wow - that's a fabulous monochrome! I love the composition and those beautiful soft shades of grey and how the bridge seems to recede into nothingness... Very impressive image!

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  2. Frank de JolMarch 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Just perfect shot!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love it, Love it, Love it!!! Again, I love anything grayscale and this one is particularly awesome.

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  4. Traveling HawkMarch 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Exceptional composition and light!

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  5. Laurens KuipersMarch 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Nice abstract shot!

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  6. LauretteMarch 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    A fabulous image and fantastic composition. beautiful shades of grey and white. very well presented.

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  7. ChelseaMarch 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Do you realize the global repercussions of this post???? Don't come running to me when cities start getting zapped. I'm just saying.

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  8. Eyeliquor 2March 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful!

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  9. NATALIAMarch 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Wonderful!! It is like a labrynth!!!

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  10. FriedaMarch 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    That's a fantastic picture! I still believe there is a secret operation going on there.... :)

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  11. JonasMarch 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    It takes a sharp and trained eye to create a picture with an optical illusion like this, and I guess the mist enhances the illusion quite much. It is a wonderful picture with a superb grayscale and I love how the mist emphasis the depth feeling in the "legs" of the bridges... But I still believe this is the ET-phone!

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  12. Colors IncMarch 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    great perspective and symmetrie, a really nice capture.

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  13. R.Theys-Troland54March 14, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Really beautiful shot!

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  14. Michael ValčićMarch 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wow, this totally fooled me. Great job spotting this!

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  15. OlgaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I like to see how the lines in your photo bring structure to the photograph and possess visual strength.

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  16. saverio otrantoMarch 15, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    veramente una bella composizione. foto lineare e pulita. le luci così soffici creano un alone interessante. bravo

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  17. BeachGypsyMarch 15, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Howdy!-----been enjoying all the recent spring photos and posts! Especially that soft and peaceful shot of St. Michaels, back on the March 6 post I think it was? Very pretty

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  18. MarcelMarch 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Great shot, I love the effect as if a ray of light comes from the streetlamp.

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  19. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Brilliant use of the negative space Doug--this is a real favorite!

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  20. LúciaMarch 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Stunning!!!
    I hope one day I'll be able to photograph like you. ;-)

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  21. brattcatMarch 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What it is is a work of art. Brilliant composition, Doug!

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  22. jACK LARSONMarch 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    marvelous monochrome. (also lovely photographs of your family)

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  23. fabrizioMarch 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    incredible beauty, perfect work compliments

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  24. London CallerMarch 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Ah, it's a dialogue with the ET!
    This photo looks kinda erotic to me. ;)
    Does the ET come from Venus?

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  25. T. BecqueMarch 16, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Very fun and intriguing photo!

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  26. LuizaMarch 16, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Very Cool!

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  27. franzMarch 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    what a stunning compo, so perfectly symmetrical and with intriguing tonality! one might easily fall into the "optical illusion trap" here! perfectly seen and documented, doug!

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  28. Klaudia JMarch 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    wonderful work, compo, scene ...

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  29. S. FannMarch 17, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    hahahahaha hilarious verse HA. crisp and light :) sweet framing a piece of work, minimal-art says it all.

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  30. Vibeke SahlApril 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Have to say that you have a great blog with lots of nice pictures!!!
    This one was my absolute favour!! Great shot!! Fantastic lines wich draws your eyes into the picture!! The B7W was great as well!! Just LOVED it!!!
    Vibeke :-)

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