You don’t need to have kids to love photographing toys. They’re simple, versatile, and rich with creative possibilities. They’re great in all seasons, all types of weather, and all kinds of photography. One reason why toys are such great subjects is because of their personality. Unlike other objects, toys seem to have feelings. In some […]
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25 Awesome Photos of Owls
Owls can be either an extremely challenging or an easy subject depending on your situation. If you’re photographing owls at an animal rehabilitation center, for instance, you can probably get great photos without much difficulty. But if you’re looking for owls in the wild, you’ll need more patience, knowledge, and equipment to get excellent shots. […]
30 Cool Pictures of Snails
Snails can be found all over world, from deserts and forests to the deepest parts of the ocean. Despite being so common, they can be fascinating subjects to watch and photograph. Here are some ideas for getting cool photos next time you come across an unassuming snail. Inspiration for Great Photos of Snails Get down […]
35 Great Examples of Tilt-Shift Photography
Tilt-shift photography is often used to make subjects look tiny, like toys instead of full-size people or objects. But actually, the tilt-shift technique is useful in ways beyond simply making a subject look miniature. For example, you can use a tilt-shift lens to create perfect panoramas, maximize depth of field, and get perspective control (making […]
30 Breathtaking Examples of Night Sky Photography
The night sky is an awe-inspiring photography subject, yet also an intimidating one. You have to be the right location at the right time, with enough knowledge of the exposure triangle to take a good picture in low light. These challenges can discourage photographers from going out and shooting the night sky. That’s unfortunate because […]
35 Lovely Images of Horses
Horses have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. Wild horses are even in prehistoric cave paintings, and since being domesticated, they’ve only grown in importance. Although cars and tractors have made horses less common in modern society, they’re still a big part of art and culture. Like dogs and other domesticated […]
50 Cool Pictures of Bicycles
Like tea, bicycles are a photography subject you can find around the world. From major cities to isolated rural areas, bicycles are everywhere. When you photograph a bicycle, then, you’re photographing a subject that a lot of people will recognize and relate to, even if they live in a country very different from yours. In […]
45 Amazing Pictures of Lightning
Lightning can be a thrilling subject to shoot. Like all extreme weather, lightning storms have immense power that’s intimidating but also beautiful to capture in a photo. Because lightning is so unpredictable, shooting it can feel like an adventure. But this unpredictability is also why you should be extra careful when photographing lightning. If you’re […]
45 Amazing Pictures of Fire
Fire images can provoke a wide range of emotions, from joy and awe to fear and horror. It’s both comforting and dangerous. It can save lives in the bitter cold, but also destroy them when a fire gets out of control. This emotional range makes fire an excellent photography subject. However, you do need to […]
20 Beautiful Examples of Photography Using Vibrant Colors
Nowadays, many hobby photographers rely on Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions, or Instagram filters to boost the colors in their photography. Even professional photographers may use these quick fixes to adjust colors during post-processing. Ideally, though, it’s best to capture vibrant colors right from the start, so photo editing won’t be necessary. Besides saving time, getting […]