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16 Aug
Mastering Flickr: A Practical Guide
How to, Photography, Websites
26

Flickr is probably the most famous of all photo communities on the web.
It’s a place where photographers from all over the world come together, share their work and admire the work of others.
Flickr however, like any other social network, has its own economy and social conventions.
There are professionals, celebrities, enthusiasts, beginners, networkers, the list goes on.
In today’s post we’ll cover main strategies which you can use to get the most out of Flickr if you’re trying to make a name for yourself.
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19 Jul
Applying Duotones to Data
Design, How to, Photography
9
The ability to tint black-and-white photographs with color has been a staple of photography for decades, and modern image editors make warming and cooling grayscale images a snap.
This concept of a steady progression of shades can be used to present information as well.
This technique of tinting digital photos works well for presenting information and can improve usability.
Just as a gradient shows a range of colors, a monotone or duotone can be used to show a range of data.
In this article, we’ll learn how to apply color to enhance infographics. Read more
23 Apr
Outstanding Photos with Partial Color
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
75

Partial color allows a designer to hone in on a particular part of an image and enhance it with color.
This makes the images really “pop” and this technique can be used for many purposes. For example, in advertising or corporate designs, features of a product can be highlighted that the eye may not normally be drawn to.
When used for artistic photography, non-focal points of the image can be colored in order to draw attention to them. Whatever the use, this fresh technique is popping up all over print design and on the web, and we’ve gathered some of the best examples here for you to enjoy.
This effect is easily achieved with most graphic software such as Photoshop. If you’re still wondering how to do it, check out this tutorial for a step-by-step on how to achieve partial color. Read more
13 Apr
Captivating Examples of Sleeveface Photography
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
38

Sleeveface is an intriguing phenomenon making its rounds on the web. It has become particularly popular on social networking sites.
The technique is pretty straightforward and consists of photographs of one more people obscuring or augmenting any part of their bodies with album sleeves, causing an illusion.
In this post, we’ve compiled a few of the most fascinating examples of sleevefaces out there.
They’re really fun to watch and give the viewer a very unique perspective on the subjects being photographed.
You can find more examples by visiting the Sleeveface Flickr Group or Sleeveface.com.
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23 Mar
The World’s Most Beautiful Bridges
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
137

Today’s bridges not only symbolize our world’s advancement in design but its advancement in technology as well.
Consequently, architects and engineers have been able to merge design and technology together in order to create bridges that are bigger, better, and more spectacular than ever before.
Several of these are simply stunning – a true marvel of classic engineering capabilities and the outstanding achievements of modern engineering.
We’ve compiled a list of 50 of the world’s most amazing bridges, both young and old. If we’ve missed and of your favorites, please feel free to add them in the comments area below… Enjoy! Read more
19 Mar
Showcase of Photography Portfolio Websites
Best Of, Compilation, Photography
57

Photographers, just like designers, often use the Internet to help promote their work.
Other than using mainstream photography and design sites such as Flickr, Behance and DeviantArt, photographers usually like to have their own portfolio. Not only is it professional, but it gives them an unlimited amount of options and ways to showcase their own work.
This compilation showcases some of the best photographer portfolio websites out there, including both HTML and Flash based portfolios.
Did we miss a photography portfolio out from this list that you feel deserves to be here? Be sure to drop a link in the comments area at the bottom of the post… Read more
10 Feb
Out of this World Coral Photography
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
32

Nature is a superb way of finding natural and unique inspiration.
It refreshes our mind and gives us something to think about in new and exciting ways.
I’m a huge fan of character illustration, especially monsters and aliens.
When searching for inspiration for these illustrations, I find taking a good look at the world beneath us, the sea-bed of the ocean always points me in the right direction.
The bright colors, unusual but natural shapes and the detail in the photos below will hopefully inspire you as well… Read more
16 Dec
Incredible Examples of Snowflake Photography
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
76

Although the web is a great place to look for quick inspiration for a project, nothing can beat going on a long walk in nature.
The summer brings us sunny days, fields full of crops and plenty of insects and wildlife, whereas the winter brings us rain, icy roads and snow.
When Christmas comes around we often find people looking at plastic tree decorations saying “snowflakes don’t look like that!”. That, of course, is where they are all wrong.
With a decent camera and zoom or macro lens, things we wouldn’t normally pay too much attention to become a complete world in themselves, making them a magnificent source of inspiration for artists and designers all over the world.
Below we have collected some incredible close-up/macro shots of snowflakes to really get the arty-side of you in full flow this Christmas season. Read more
3 Nov
The Unbelievable and Impossible Photos of Li Wei
Best Of, Inspiration, Photography
163

Li Wei, a contemporary artist from Beijing China, has been taking self portraits to new heights… literally!
His gravity defying photos have been mesmerizing the world, capturing impossible looking moments of apparent extreme danger.
You’ll find Wei hanging on in dangerous situations, or crashing head on into sidewalks and cars.
Li Wei states that these images are not computer montages and that he works with the help of props such as mirrors, metal wires, scaffolding and acrobatics. He then removes the wires and scaffolding with Photoshop to create these seemingly impossible photos.
“My artistic language is universal and deals with themes about contemporary politics and society using symbols understood by everyone in every part of the world. I am fascinated by the unstable and dangerous sides of art…”
Here’s a collection of some of Wei’s most outstanding photos, in a unique combination of artistry and acrobatics that are sure to make you take a second look. Read more
19 Oct
Do’s and Don’ts of Photoshop Retouching
Photography, Photoshop, Web Design
49

A photograph of a stunning model is sitting before you that has serious potential but several flaws.
The shade of the female model’s hair is dull, her eye color just isn’t doing it for you, and she has several pimples across her otherwise flawless face.
What do you do? Touch up the photo using Photoshop, of course!
The number of options available for enhancement are now sky high, but what’s the best way to clean the photo up?
To simplify the retouching process, we have highlighted the best and worst ways to create a clean, professional-looking photo in Photoshop. Read more
29 Sep
50 Stunning Examples of the Droste Effect
Art, Compilation, Photography
38

The Droste effect is a Dutch term for a specific type of recursive picture.
An image exhibiting the Droste effect depicts a smaller version of the image within itself in a recursive manner.
In theory, the picture in picture effect continues deeper into the picture ad infinitum, but it really only goes as far as the image resolution will allow while still being visible, but it still has the feeling of being never ending.
The advent of the digital age has taken the old Droste effect to a whole new level.
In this compilation, you’ll find over 50 stunning examples of the Droste effect. Read more
26 Aug
60 Stunning Satellite Photos of Earth
Compilation, Inspiration, Photography
83

Looking at nature from different perspectives can create stunning compositions for your photographs.
This couldn’t be more true than when we look at our planet from outer space and appreciate the reality of its beauty from such an incredible and rarely seen perspective.
The images in this compilation are from the Landsat 7 satellite and were created to introduce the general public to the Landsat Program.
Various combinations of the eight Landsat 7 spectral bands were selected to create the vivid RGB composites that we have featured.
Here are 60 absolutely stunning images of the Earth as seen from outer space. Click on the images for large resolution versions which you can use as wallpapers. Read more
7 Aug
100 Striking Examples of Grunge Photography
Grunge, Inspiration, Photography
55

Grunge photography goes far beyond what the naked eye perceives and brings with it a dimension of frightening and powerful emotions.
These images are usually heavily edited and enhanced in order to create the grunge effect.
This effect can be described as dark, dirty, old, gloomy and definitely has an eerie vibe to it.
You’ve probably spotted plenty of examples of grunge photography as movie studios use it a lot when promoting their horror and scary movies, giving the viewer a feeling of dread and fear.
In this post, we’ll take a look at 100 striking examples of grunge photography that are sure to make you cringe and keep you in suspense.
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7 Jul
20 Amazing Examples of HDR Portraits
Effects, Inspiration, Photography
71

High Dynamic Range (HDR) images can really take your photography to the next level.
But creating compelling HDR images, whether through fake HDR techniques in Photoshop or multiple exposures and tone-mapping, can be tricky.
Creating portraits can be even trickier, because human subjects are often less forgiving in HDR photos.
But you can do a few different things to get better results with your HDR portraits every time.
Below are 20 examples of excellent portraits representing a variety of HDR techniques. Read more
30 Jun
50 Dazzling Examples of Polar Panorama Photography
Inspiration, Photography, Photoshop
86

Polar panoramas, also known as stereographic projections or ‘little planets’, are spectacular images that are created out of panoramic photos.
While the effects are quite stunning, these images are actually very easy for anyone to produce.
The basic principle is to take a panoramic photo, make some easy changes to it, and finally apply a Photoshop filter (Distort > Polar Coordinates) to complete the effect.
For detailed instructions, please follow this easy tutorial.
Here are 50 dazzling examples of polar panorama photography. Read more
24 Jun
The Fantastic Photography of Clark Little
Inspiration, Photography
123

Today we’re featuring the fantastic photography of Clark Little, an amazing surf photographer.
His photographs have been mesmerizing the world since 2007, with captivating photos taken inside waves as well as stunning angles usually only seen by hard core surfers.
His work has been showcased extensively through the media such as on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition as well as multiple publishers and newspapers in the U.S. and abroad.
His limited Edition book, The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little, is now in production and will be available for purchase online in the summer of 2009.
Now, let’s browse through some of his collection and enjoy this breathtaking experience… Read more
19 Jun
100 Outstanding and Inspirational Infrared Photos
Inspiration, Photography
44

Infrared photography produces some of the most amazing photographs on the planet.
In infrared photography, the film or image sensor used within a digital camera is sensitive to infrared lighting, which allows the camera to pick up any light that’s invisible to the human eye.
Objects that are normally bright in visible light look dark, while normally dark objects look especially bright.
In most cases, an infrared filter is used which lets the infrared light to pass through to the camera.
In this article, we’ll take a look at 100 inspirational examples of infrared photography that are sure to both inspire and amaze you. Read more
10 Jun
40 Examples of Incredible Photo Manipulation
Inspiration, Photography, Photoshop
151

Photo manipulation is an ever evolving collaboration between photography and graphic design.
Combining certain elements to create a unique image, that can convince even the most experienced set of eyes, requires a very creative set of skills.
Because the manipulation of a photo gives a realistic view of an unreal picture, you should have an open mind when gathering ideas on how to get creative with your images.
Photo manipulations are a great source for inspiration, generally because designers are able to express their creativity through various aspects of design.
Several of the following images contain illustrative elements, while others display a more realistic approach.
So here are 40 of the most incredible examples of photo manipulation. Read more
8 Jun
100+ Portraits of Iconic People of All Time
Art, Inspiration, Photography
295

Today we bring you a great collection of portraits of the most iconic people throughout history.
Portraits explore the relationship between the subject and the photographer or artist and usually continue to impress the viewer years after they have been created.
The common thread running through all of these portraits is superlative design. Each is a masterpiece in its own right, from the medieval painted portraits right up to the most current photographs.
This collection is arranged in alphabetical order and is by no means complete. We encourage you to post comments as to which portraits we’ve missed, that you feel should be part of this collection.
We hope that this collection inspires you, makes you gasp and even smile. We want you to come away with a sense of what made each portrait unique and memorable, and incorporate these concepts into your own portraits.
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12 May
20 Stunning Panoramic Landscapes
Inspiration, Photography
64

I’ve always been fascinated by how 360° panoramic photos draw one into the scene. It’s almost like you’re really there and taking it all in.
In this article we’ll take a look at 20 stunning panoramic photos of landscapes from around the world. To view the fully interactive 360 degree versions, simply click on any of the images below.
Please note that you need to have Quicktime and Flash installed in order to view these photos. If full screen versions are not loaded at first, just click on the full screen icon to enlarge.
So browse away and enjoy your virtual trip to all of these amazing locations….
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28 Apr
Results of Self Portrait Design Challenge
Challenge, Design, Photography
56

Thanks for all the submissions received over the past few days for our weekend Self Portrait challenge.
Your submissions were of very high quality once again and a true source of inspiration.
The self portraits you’ll find below are very diverse, extremely creative and full of emotion.
Thanks to all for your hard work and we’ll continue to bring you more design challenges in the coming weeks.
Please leave your comments after the photos below and give us feedback as to what design challenges you would like to see next. Read more
24 Apr
Weekend Design Challenge: Self Portrait
Challenge, Design, Photography
23

After reviewing your feedback on last week’s photomontage design challenge and knowing that you truly enjoyed the experience, I think it’s time for another great design challenge…
Do you recognize the picture on the left? That’s Sharbat Gula, an Afghan woman whose photo became the world’s most famous portrait after appearing on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985.
In this week’s challenge, we’re concentrating on self portraits, having just covered this in today’s article: How to Take Excellent Portrait Photos
Will you possibly be the face of the next world famous portrait? You certainly have the power to do it! Are you ready for the challenge? Go grab your camera and get ready for some serious fun!
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24 Apr
How to Take Excellent Portrait Photos
Design, Photography, Tutorials
31

Simply put, a portrait is a representation of a person.They usually focus on a person’s face, mood and expression.
Traditionally portraits were sculptures or paintings however, in modern times, a photograph is the most recognized way of taking a portrait.
In most cases, the subject looks straight at the camera in order to engage the viewer.
In this article, we’ll be giving you simple techniques to help you take portraits and also self portraits, to make the very best of your photos.
At the end of the article, you’ll find a showcase of great portraits and self portraits that you can use for inspiration. Read more
4 Feb
How To Sell Stock Photos – Part 2
Photography, Stock Photo
21

In the first part of this series, we presented stock photography from a marketing and advertising perspective.
You learned about different license types, the photo subjects most sought after by stock agencies, copyright, licensing and more.
In this second part, we’ll present the technical and design aspect of stock photography. You, the photographer, will learn the technical skills necessary to improve the quality of your photos in order to be accepted on stock photography websites.
We’ll cover photo composition, file formats, and post processing as well as a short list of insider tips. Read more