When we look at landscape photos, we know the images have often been manipulated in some way. If the artist’s intention is to make art, then we expect he will tweak it to make the image more beautiful. But not everyone agrees with this notion. Photographer Ben Strauss‘s following image, taken at Lake Irwin, sparked […]
Do you have a cat at your home? Have you ever tried photographing them up close? Well, if you have, you know how big of a deal it can be. Most cats don’t like it when you try to invade their personal space. Before you know it, they’ll either flee the scene or swat at […]
If you’re a sci-fi fan, chances are that you are familiar with the term “warp speed”. Jumping into warp speed, a spacecraft is shown hopping between galaxies in a matter of seconds. While it may take quite a while to achieve such technological advancement in reality, photographer Gary Cummins took the following image, which beautifully […]
Yosemite National Park is truly a piece of heaven on earth. It’s packed with some gorgeous landscapes that can sweep anyone off their feet. On top of that, there’s a surreal natural phenomenon that one can witness annually that’s simply mind-blowing. Every year, between February 12 and 28 (with the best window between the 18th […]
Lombard Street in San Franciso is famous for a steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. The famous one-way block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets is claimed to be the “most crooked street in the world.” It also happens to be so picturesque that it attracts around two million visitors per year. […]
There’s a reason why dogs have earned the coveted title of “Man’s Best Friend.” They’re loyal, they’re intelligent, they’re lively, and most of all, they’re downright adorable. Jasper, a Siberian Husky/Labrador Retriever mix from Alberta encompasses everything we love about dogs. With his favorite people by his side, he’s up for even the most daunting […]
When it comes to autumn photography, we’re used to seeing images that capture an entire forest changing color—or at least several trees doing so. But what photographer Alex Armitage photographed in Tallahassee, Florida, was quite different. A lone tree undergoing a color transformation in the middle of a water body is quite a scene to […]
Who knew that the world could look so beautiful through thick sheets of ice? Looking from the inside out, Belgian photographer Jean-Francois Chaubard delved deep into an icy corridor to capture this incredible scene: Iceland has become a must-see destination for adventurers and artists around the world. The dramatic landscape above illustrates the magic those visitors believe […]
A fashion portrait does not necessarily need a model wearing trendy, expensive clothes or high-end makeup. In the case of the following image by photographer Samiira Wali, the subject is wearing a simple hijab that Wali made for herself—yet the image still looks like something from a premium fashion magazine. The image is a great […]
If you’re not enjoying winter, you’re not shooting enough. The season is a great time for landscape and cityscape photography, and you don’t need to go much farther than outside your house to find interesting shots. In case you needed proof, Ellimis captured this neat snowy image in Chicago’s Federal Plaza: By shooting with a 1/30 second shutter speed, f/2.8 […]
