Saturday, June 25, 2011

shadow shot sunday




entrance to Racine Zoo



this is the entrance to the Racine zoo.  the overhead lattice work casts a grid-like shadow on the concrete.   the gate itself is intricately cut metal depicting various wildlife.     one of the few sunny days this past week!

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35 comments:

texwisgirl said...

Wow! that's almost image overload!!!

Sinbad and I on the Loose said...

My first thought was the same as texwisgirl. Busy, busy, busy! My mind is spinning.

ladyfi said...

Fabulous shot - it looks like a maze!

Annabella said...

Those shadows are beautiful, wonderful and full on. What an amazing entrance!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

I grew up in Racine! A couple of months ago, I was visiting my sister there and we actually went to the zoo. There wasn't much to see, unfortunately since most of the animals were indoors or hiding. I love that entrance.

Sylvia K said...

Glad you had a sunny day, this is a terrific shadow shot for the day, Becky!! Enjoy your weekend!

Sylvia

Molly said...

Great shadows - brilliant photo

Pat Tillett said...

Almost too much to focus on. what an amazing shot!

Leanne said...

Got to love a zoo. Very interesting shadows at the entrance.

Gallery Juana said...

Holy Cow .... or should I say Holy Tiger! That is a beautiful entrance to the zoo. The lattice work looks like beige pieces of cloth hanging from above. And the gate looks like gold reflecting in a pool of water. The shadows on the ground really enhance the gate's focal point. Cool shot!

Ralph said...

The geometric shadow sits like a checkerboard on the sidewalk below. The linear pattern is great. Steel lattice isn't necessarily beautiful, but with a gloriously sunny day, the mundane looks artistic! Lovely view, and I assume zoo too...

Martha Z said...

Lots of great shadows here.

Genie said...

Well, you get the blue ribbon for this one. I cannot believe all the detail you were able to capture in this shot. The shadow formation is fab, but the carved out gate is what pulled in my eyes. It is one marvelous piece. Hope you are having a nice weekend. Have been out cleaning out the outbuilding...what a nasty mess! XOXO G

Rambling Woods said...

Wow..what a pattern..almost like an eye test...

Boonie S said...

This is a most cool photo. Thanks for sharing.

All the best, Boonie

colleen said...

Wow! I'm glad you explained what it was. I was taken in but also lost. http://loosleafnotes.com

I got some too.

Jeanette said...

Wow!! That is a really Great Shadow Shot and a very interesting entrance to the zoo. I wonder if they knew that the overhead lattice would create such wonderful shadows??
Thanks for sharing!!

Jo Williams Photography said...

and another WOW! This capture is very busy, I would have loved to see the gate close up. Hope you had a great day at the zoo.

Arija said...

Now that is a shadow shot and a half!!!

Spadoman said...

That is a great shadow capture. So sharp and symetrical. I have never been to the Racine Zoo. Do they have elephants? My aunt lived in Racine, had a small Italian grocery on highway 41 way back. Cousins still live there on a large farm near Sturtevent on Hwy C. I don't get through there too much these days, but onn a recent trip, I did take the route home through Milwaukee instead of Madison.
Thanks for the womderful shadow shot and for spurring some memories.

Peace

HOOTIN' ANNI said...

Wow...so incredibly busy with shadows!!!

It was nice to visit with you today....If you'd care to drop by and say hi, I'm leaving my Sunday's Link for you---HERE

Have a glorious week ahead.

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

Wow...that is cool! Great SS :) Happy Sunday Becky!

Donna said...

Goodness! I'm dizzy even before I get to see the animals!Hahaaaa
Love it!
hughugs

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Wow! That is wonderful. Happy SSS.

Kathy M.

Gen said...

That is amazing shot...Happy SSS! Mine is up too.

Mine is here

sarayutouched said...

what a yummy shadow shot ms. becky!! lines everywhere!! have a great week ahead!!

Joan said...

Striking!!

Roan said...

I had to really look at this one to see which side is up. Amazing shadows!

Karen said...

A great shot! I thought it was tile on the floor!

James said...

Wow! Awesome!

Sreisaat said...

Wow - that's an excellent photo. The shadows give you an illusion of a continuous pattern and it's almost a black and white photo! Great job, Ms. Becky.
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Paula Scott said...

This image really rocks! You definitely have depth of field nailed! And those patterns are to die for...

Cassie said...

What a cool ShadowShot! Crisp and neat. Have a great week ahead.

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Beautiful shadows.
Excellent photography.

Regards and beautiful day to you, too

Catherine said...

this is a truly wonderful shot - fab!!