As luck would have it, just before starting to look for photos for this, I came across something which I will include as an addendum to my post… Trust me… VERT-I-CAL!
As for MY vertical, for some time I have been taking photos with my camera lens aimed vertically. It’s amazing what you see when you just look up!
NASA has been expressing interest in a project crafted by Robert Harrison of England.
While NASA spends millions on every space project, Robert Harrison has spent about $6000 USD to send his Canon A560 up 35km in a homemade housing attached to a helium weather balloon…. and gotten back stunning images and video.
Now THAT’S vertical!
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nursemyra said,
April 14, 2010 at 2:16 am
Is that chard? I thought it was rhubarb. Whatever – it’s a fantastic shot
mudhooks said,
April 14, 2010 at 3:03 am
It is chard.
Race said,
April 12, 2010 at 11:10 am
great vertical shots you have here, each is beautifully captured, love them all!
mine’s up at
http://www.facilityserv.net/2010/04/ph208-vertical-tree.html
Julie said,
April 11, 2010 at 8:35 pm
good take on the theme
jams O'Donnell said,
April 11, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Great shots Anneke. I love them!
Sara Cat said,
April 11, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Sorry, that wasn’t grass, something else that I don’t know the name of in English. Kaveldun in Swedish.
Sara Cat
mudhooks said,
April 14, 2010 at 3:06 am
Swiss Chard, in English. The colours in the garden were amazing!
Sara Cat said,
April 11, 2010 at 1:43 pm
The from-outer-space-photos are ok. But your perspective up from the rhubarb plant and the grass are simply wonderful! Love it! Finally a two-leg who trys to understand our point of view!
Purrs,
Sara Cat
http://christina-smycken.blogspot.com/2010/04/photohunt-theme-208-vertical-fotojakt.html
Marta said,
April 10, 2010 at 9:53 pm
The chard is very nice – very artistic. You could probably have fun with some of the filters in photoshop with that photo. Nice take and nice photos.
Lisa said,
April 10, 2010 at 8:34 pm
GOR-geous! You and I are thinking along the same lines this week . . . but I think your shots are better.
Oh, and thank you for telling me about the Icarus Project — I’m off to see more in the ‘web about it!
Annie said,
April 10, 2010 at 8:25 pm
These are awesome! I really love the chard. And thanks for sharing the Icarus Project too. Great post!
Scott said,
April 10, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Looks like you’ve been looking up from way down low. Really nice though. I like your “angle” on the vertical theme.
azahar said,
April 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm
That top one looks a bit like the CN Tower!
Julie said,
April 10, 2010 at 1:14 pm
wow, amazing view from the top! 🙂
eastcoastlife said,
April 10, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Beautiful shots! It gave me ideas on how to take pictures from different angles.
life ramblings said,
April 10, 2010 at 12:17 pm
interesting captures. i absolutely like your first shot.
Gemma said,
April 10, 2010 at 11:25 am
A fantastic variety of vertical shots! Some have quite a dizzy perspective!
I must also thank you for telling me the name of my unknown flower! The lilac heart of petals looked so different from the outer white petals! I was enchanted! To think it only flowers for a day and I was fortunate enough to see it! O wow! Thank you again!
Kay said,
April 10, 2010 at 11:23 am
Very nice photos! I loved it!
I am up at http://lifeiskulayful.blogspot.com/
Do visit me and leave a comment! Happy photo hunt!
I have a different take on the theme.
ewok1993 said,
April 10, 2010 at 11:18 am
Not just vertical – superb photos too.
SandraK said,
April 10, 2010 at 1:18 pm
WOW, amazing photos. Love both of your vertical shots, really thinking out of the box. Happy weekend.