Architecture is very representative of how complex and rich a civilization was during a certain period in history. The Sun and Moon pagodas that stand tall and proud by the side of the Fir Lake in Guilin in China indeed seem to have a lot to show off. Besides being architectural marvels, they also combine […]
Also commonly referred to as the “Pale Mountains”, the Dolomites mountain range in the northeastern region of Italy enchants anyone who visits. While adventure lovers swear that skiing after a snowfall is a thrilling experience, the spot is equally popular during other seasons. The image here taken by professional landscape photographer Nicolas Alexander Otto gives […]
In the striking image below, photographer, Markus Grunau, captured the Charles Bridge under a most impressive and colorful sky as the sun began to make its appearance over Prague. The bridge, a historical landmark and main point of interest for tourists to the Czech Republic, is typically bustling with people all throughout the day. But […]
When it comes to long exposure photography, light trails make the image appear a whole lot more interesting. A continuous streak of light is something that we can’t see naturally. This is a strong reason why long exposure photographs appear surreal. Combine long exposure with a good sense of composition and lighting, and you’ll get […]
Delve into Alicja Zmyslowska‘s wonderful canine portraits, starting with these three happy border collies: Madlene, Sorin, and Zoe are trained and cared for by dog trainer Patrycja Kowalczyk in Poland. Zmyslowska shot this image with a Canon 5D Mark III at 85mm, 1/800 of a second, f/1.8, and ISO 320.
Nature photography is a versatile genre. You’ll see images that are beautiful or bizarre, frightening or fascinating. Today’s featured photo was taken on the shores of Lake Ontario in Canada and shows some unusual ice formations. A period of harsh winter weather caused the lake water to splash up on some overhanging trees, which froze […]
Beautiful landscapes alone don’t always make a mesmerizing image. Additional natural elements like clouds, mist, rain, snow among others sometimes do just enough to make the image feel enchanted. The following image that astrophotographer Abdul Dremali took when he was in Switzerland is a beautiful example of this: The image is a half-second exposure that […]
Just a few miles from some of Maine’s most popular tourist destinations lies Raven’s Nest, an unmarked overlook of the Atlantic Ocean. While exploring Acadia National Park, photographer Colin Zwirner managed to stumble onto the remote landmark at one of the most opportune moments possible: Creating a panorama composed of six separate exposures, Zwiner captured serene […]
This amazing shot of the Sutherland Falls was captured by William Patino, a New Zealand based landscape photographer. It captures the breathtaking beauty of the waterfalls right at the crack of dawn with the first rays of sun breaking across the top of the mountain: With a height of 580 meters, Sutherland Falls is the […]
Are you looking for a new challenge in your photography? How about a road trip? There are certain locations that you may recognize in photographs from publications such as National Geographic, or perhaps a desktop screen saver. Shown here, you can see part of Lake Powell at sunrise: Toronto photographer Gary Cummins put himself in […]
