Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

cwmason — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:18:05 GMT

Simon, this photoblog has been the most amazing, stunning, intriguing, and exciting blog of the Olympic games. I have read every word, and will miss it. As a hobbyist photographer, I enjoy the technical aspects of the posts and the photographers sharing their shots and thoughts and efforts to obtain them.

Please continue these type blogs, as Newsweek covers other events.

Thanks for a great two weeks.

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

laanba — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:52:57 GMT

I would like to second cwmason's comments. Thank you so much for this wonderful look behind the scenes in covering an event like the Olympics. I would love to see more things like this.

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

Daniel Nelson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:23:08 GMT

Ill third cwmason's comment.. i love the technical aspect of it with shutter speeds/ aperature ect and also what lenses they were using stuff like that. Very nice in site on that.

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

NaomiLBarrett — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:51:41 GMT

I'll 4th cwmason's comment.... I, too, have read every word. You've got me hooked and so I hope you continue on with the blogs in "normal" life.. I don't want to wait until the next Olympics...

Thank you for the time and effort and espeically the idea.

Thanks again.

--Naomi from MN

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

NaomiLBarrett — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:52:52 GMT

I'll 4th cwmason's comment.... I, too, have read every word. You've got me hooked and so I hope you continue on with the blogs in "normal" life.. I don't want to wait until the next Olympics...

Thank you for the time and effort and espeically the idea.

Thanks again.

--Naomi from MN

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

mahlkita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:22:03 GMT

Nice work guys. Despite being lost with the photo lingo (I'm not a photographer), it was a real pleasure for a lay person like myself to read the background behind the pics. Perhaps I have a vested interest in being able to catch a glimpse of what my brother's job is really like, but I think this would fascinate me either way. It's a rare perspective that you never really hear. THANK YOU for the beautiful & intriguing images, as well as the commentary. I have no idea how you guys do it with so little sleep and sustenance, but kudos to you! Get some rest and have a safe trip home! -DTM

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

dawilson9 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:48:13 GMT

I would like to join the chorus of "Thank Yous" now that the games are over. It's been a delight to read a blog which not only includes some of the most incredible images of the games but also stories and explanations from the people behind them. As an avid amateur photographer for 30 years, I have been blown away by the quality of the images (not that I should be surprised given the photographers involved, of course :-) ) and also very appreciative of the fact that you made a point of including technical details.

Donald, Mike, Vincent, Simon and everyone else involved - your efforts have been greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Dave Wilson

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andrewo — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:34:21 GMT

Thanks to all of you, photographers and editors, for making this blog possible. It's been an absolutely fascinating journey for me, I've loved every post. The combination of stunning and unique images with great writing and compelling narratives have made a complete package that I just haven't seen before. As somebody who bangs away taking pictures of my family through a cheap SLR it's been a real inspiration. Thanks. I'll be on the lookout for more images and blogs featuring you all in the future.

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

Sinibaldi — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:28:19 GMT

Listening to you.

In the cool

celerity of a

diffident young

bird I try

to forget a dying

behaviour, the

sound of a picture

and a luminous

care, easily,

like an earnest

desire.

Francesco Sinibaldi to friends of Newsweek.

re: Picture of the Day: August 24, 2008

Sinibaldi — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:55:29 GMT

El profesor y el sonido de la vida.

Recuerdo el

mágico tiempo

del amor melodioso,

y dulce e silente

el sueño regresa

en la tímida mente

que transforma

la vida en el

canto del sol:

espero la noche,

la siesta infinita.

Francesco Sinibaldi