Would you believe your eyes if you were placed somewhere that looks computer generated? Well, believe it or not, there are many places around the world that look like they’re straight out of a video game. The Island of Madeira in Portugal is clearly one of those places. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, […]
Dogs and beaches go together as much as a dog and his bone — but rarely produce the most coherent snaps! Besides splashing waves and biting wind, over-excited, unco-operative pups are the order of the day. As a pet photographer, Tasmania-based Daniel Towns wasn’t deterred when he took this stunning photo of his best friend, […]
Paintings that are amazingly done are often compared to photographs. And when photographs turn out well, they’re often compared to paintings. This image from Yosemite Valley taken by photographer Jim Wiltschko on a winter morning is an example of the latter case. The scenery looks so surreal that it’s easy to mistake it for a […]
Have you ever been camping in the winter? I mean, really camping—tent, sleeping bag, in the wilderness, under the clear, crisp winter sky, sleeping on snow? Colorado photographer Lars Leber lives for this kind of stuff and frequently hikes the beautiful, natural areas of Colorado to photograph its picturesque landscapes. Here, he captures his typical […]
There are some days when you struggle to get any noteworthy shots no matter how much effort you put into it. And there are other days when you get to capture a masterpiece. Something of this sort happened with photographer Fritz Bacon when his anticipation led him to capture this wonderful image of a surprise […]
Challenging weather conditions make for one of the best conditions for taking dramatic photographs. The experience may not be a pleasant one in the short run, but at the end of the day, if the images come out great, you’ll realize that the effort was really worth it. The conditions in which photographer Paul Killeen […]
If we only had the power to stop time, so many everyday mundane things would appear completely different. While we may naturally never have such power, our cameras do. Their blazing-fast shutter speeds allow them to capture all those intricacies of the moment that we easily miss even as we just blink. Take the following […]
We can’t stress enough how important lighting is in photography. The importance is even greater when it comes to landscape photography. The scene in front of you may be absolutely gorgeous, but if the lighting isn’t ideal, the real beauty of the landscape may not be reflected in the photograph. This is why almost any […]
When you think outside the box, simple ideas come together to form a great idea. And when you put in some genuine effort, the result is magnificent. Photographer Frankie Sutera‘s idea to take a long exposure image while flying a drone around in circles resulted in an amazing photograph: Sutera took a 20-second long exposure […]
Oregon’s rugged coastline is known for its rocky outcrops and islands — particularly sea stacks. In fact, it’s home to many notable formations, such as Haystack Rock and Twin Rocks. In this scenic photograph taken by Erik Lee, you can spot — not one, two, or three — but dozens. Plus, an arched stack that […]
