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30 Incredible Examples of Macro Photography

Henry — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:39:23 +0000

Macro photography is all about capturing things up close. There are special lenses designed specifically for this task, and they are very good at capturing the smallest of details on tiny objects. There is so much detail around us that goes unnoticed by the naked eye, but thanks to this type of photography, we get to see and appreciate all that detail. So here are 30 Incredible Examples of Macro Photography for your enjoyment.

Joni Niemelä

Madjid Momeni Moghaddam

Niels Christian Wulff

21 Creative Examples of Reflective Photography

Henry — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:02:16 +0000

If you look hard enough you can find creative inspiration almost anywhere, but one of my favorite places to draw inspiration from is photography. We’ve posted a number of photography showcases here on WDL, so I hope you find them as inspiring as I do. For this post, I’ve collected 21 amazing photos that focus on reflections. Reflections are normally overlooked and sometimes go unnoticed, but these talented photographers have made them the center of attention.

33 Beautiful Examples of Sunrise Photography

Henry — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:03:41 +0000

Sadly, the most beautiful part of the day occurs before many people wake up, but thank goodness there are those early rising photographers. They’re willing to set the alarm clock a bit early in order to capture the beauty of a sunrise so others can see. In this post, we’ve rounded up 33 beautiful examples of sunrise photography. The lighting produced by a sunrise can be quite magical. Hopefully, these photographs will help inspire you.

30 Breathtaking Examples of Bokeh Photography

Henry — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:00:58 +0000

The term Bokeh comes from a Japanese word that means “blur”. In photography, it’s used to describe the blur or the quality of the blur in the out-of-focus regions of an image. This can be achieved by taking pictures with a shallow depth-of-field. Bokeh is most noticed when points of light or highlights are part of the blur. They can become prominent and, even though out of focus, very important parts of a shot. For your inspiration, we’ve rounded up 30 breathtaking examples of bokeh photography.

Joni Niemelä

Anna Garbarczyk

Professor Tanzil Tafheem

30 Stunning Examples of Long Exposure Photography

Henry — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:51:32 +0000

Long exposure photography involves leaving the shutter open for longer periods of time to allow more light to be captured. This technique is used by photographers to produce breathtaking results. For instance, capturing a busy street at night will result in an image of light streaks moving against the stationary buildings in the background. Here are 30 stunning examples of long exposure photography for your enjoyment.

Make sure you click on each photo to see a larger version and learn more about each of the talented photographers behind the cameras.

30 Magical Examples of Natural Light Photography

Henry — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:54:02 +0000

There are many elements of great photography. One of the most important is lighting. Whether you’re using artificial lighting or natural lighting, you must have a good understanding of each. With natural lighting, a lot of it comes down to timing and angles. But when a photographer has a good understanding of natural light, the results can be amazing. Here are 30 examples of natural light photography. Notice how the lighting becomes much more than just a way to light the subject. In many of these the light takes on volume and becomes the focal point.

Make sure you click on each photo to see a larger version and learn more about each of the talented photographers behind the cameras.

40 Jaw-Dropping Photo Manipulations

Henry — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:27:29 +0000

Give a talented and creative Photoshop user some photographs and the possibilities are only limited to the imagination. Photo manipulations are illusions created by photo editing techniques. There are subtle photo manipulations and there are those that depict a far-fetched illusion executed in a realistic way. The latter are normally meant to have some shock value with their audience. In this post we’ve rounded up 40 jaw-dropping photo manipulations. Some are funny and some will make you think, but they are all visually stunning.

100+ Photography Enhancing Photoshop Actions

Henry — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:15:36 +0000

Photoshop actions can be a big time saver, especially when you’re trying to add a specific effect to a photo and you’re not sure how to do it. Thanks to talented and generous Photoshop users, we can simply click a button and our photography can take on a whole new look. For this post we’ve rounded up over 100 Photoshop actions for enhancing your photos. In this collection you’ll notice a wide variety of actions, from vintage effects to amazing color alterations.

Above image by Sid Black.

Nothing but Memories (10 Actions)

Retro

Color Action

Pink Action

Photoshop Actions 13 (8 actions)

Photoshop Actions 67 (11 actions)

Photoshop Actions (6 actions)

Pinhole Effect

PS Vintage Action

Vintage Wash Action

sa-cool actions 2.08 colors (17 actions)

Polaroid GENERATOR

kream action

Cookie Dough Action

vintage wash ps actions

Photoshop Actions – 139 (8 actions)

Variety Pack Actions .3 (5 actions)

photoshop actions – 33 (8 actions)

photoshop actions – 8 (8 actions)

30 Examples of Perfectly Timed Action Photography

Henry — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:21:49 +0000

We live in a world that is constantly in motion. Some things move very quickly and can seem like a blur, but with photography, we can freeze time and get a better look at the action. Action photography is all about timing – being in the right place at the right time. It’s also important to be knowledgeable about what you’re shooting, so you know the best moment to take the shot.

In this article, we’ve rounded up 30 examples of perfectly timed action photography. To see larger versions of the photographs and to learn more about both the photograph and photographer, be sure to click on the images.

A Showcase of Beautiful Architectural Photography

Henry — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:57:52 +0000

Architecture is probably one of the most complex forms of art. Not only should it be beautiful, but it must also be functional. The same thing can be said about other forms of art like web design, but architecture takes place in the real world with real materials, and on a much larger scale.

Since we are most often surrounded by architecture in our daily lives, it’s to be expected that architecture is a popular subject for photographers. In this article, we are presenting a showcase of beautiful architectural photography. In these photos you’ll notice a strong focus on composition and lighting. As well, many are shot from angles that reveal beauty in the structures that probably goes unnoticed by passers-by.

Make sure you click on each photo to see a larger version and learn more about each of the talented photographers behind the cameras.