Max Rive‘s breathtaking image of Patagonia could very well be passed off as a painting. Look closely and you’ll be surprised at the incredible amount of detail that this image offers. The lovely, vibrant colors of the forest, interrupted abruptly with the snow-clad mountains tell a contrasting story. And the sun streaking through the branches […]
Due to the relative motion between the Earth and the core of the Milky Way, we cannot always get a perfect view of the majestic night sky. It’s between March to October that the core comes out prominently. This year, October’s new moon was one of the best times to catch a view of the […]
How often do you come across scenery that looks like it comes straight out of a fairy tale? When nature changes her appearance, sometimes even the most mundane locations can transform into paradise. Take the following image that photographer Scoots took from Fitch’s bridge in Groton. The location appears purely magical: Scoots shot on a […]
The beauty of photographing landscapes during the golden hour is how the landscapes and other subjects get kissed by the magical glow. This makes everything look calm, beautiful and surreal. Take for instance the following image taken by photographer Johnny Gan. He shot it at Sequoia National Park, CA, and it clearly shows why working […]
Nature photographer Stefano Ronchi often photographs owls and other birds of prey, but this shot of a rock eagle-owl is perhaps one of the best examples from Ronchi’s portfolio of owls’ powerful wings and gorgeous feather patterns: Native to the Indian subcontinent, rock eagle-owls are also commonly referred to as Indian eagle-owls or Bengal eagle-owls. They’re part of the Bubo genus, […]
Some awesome images aren’t planned. Sometimes, you can get some fantastic photographs when you are least expecting it. That happened when photographer Adrian Kubala took the following image when saying goodbye to his friend on a bus. As he describes, it was totally unplanned, yet what he was able to capture turned out very cool: […]
Taking photographs in the dark is a challenge in itself. However, if you are creative enough, the same challenge can be taken as a beautiful opportunity. When using the light painting technique to take photos in the dark, it’s like the scene in front of you is a blank canvas you can paint on. In […]
It’s fair to say that the technology and design behind modern architectures are quite cutting-edge. The complexity is reflected not only in the construction, but also in the aesthetics of any given structure. Take, for instance, the following image by photographer Robbie Swan of the Odenplan Train Station in Stockholm, Sweden: Swan shot the image […]
Photographer Krzysztof Winiarski captured this photo in a Polish forest near Złotów, where he lives. Simply put, the photo manages to capture the essence of beautiful morning light filtering down through the thick foliage of trees. The intermittent rays of light interrupted by pockets of dark patches create an almost mystical look, a perfect combination of awe and inspiration: Winiarski’s […]
Inspiration can come from anywhere—even from an accident. That’s what happened when photographer Nate Trivette was working with his eight-year-old son, who moved the camera around during a long exposure. The mistake helped Trivette take the following spooky image at Harriet Lake in Superior National Forest: Trivette shot the image on a Nikon D750 with […]
