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80+ Color Altering Photoshop Actions

Posted by on Jan 14, 2011 | 8 Comments

Color plays a major role in photography. It helps set the mood and tone of an image, but it is determined by the type of light present during a shoot. Photographers don’t always have control over this. This is one of many areas where Photoshop can be a valuable tool for photographers. It offers plenty of settings to alter the color of an image, but there are also actions that you can apply with the click of a button. They can be a huge time saver if you find the right one. Here we’ve rounded up over eighty Photoshop actions that you can use to alter the color of your photos. (more…)

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Beautiful Examples of Winter Photography

Posted by on Dec 30, 2010 | 8 Comments

Winter is officially upon us here in the US and other countries that share the northern hemisphere. This frigid season can be harsh, but when the snow begins to fall, the beautiful sights produced can make us forget about the cold temperatures. Photographers that are willing to brave the winter weather are often rewarded with stunning results. Here we’ve collected some beautiful examples of winter photography that demonstrate this. Enjoy! (more…)

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20 Stunning Examples of Aerial Photography

Posted by on Nov 11, 2010 | 14 Comments

Aerial photography has been practiced since the 1800’s when photographers would take to the sky in balloons. And even though cameras and equipment are much better today than they were in the 1800′s, aerial photography is interesting for the same reason it was back then. That is let’s us see our surroundings from a totally new perspective. So to give you some aerial photography inspiration, here are 20 stunning examples. (more…)

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13 Super Useful Photography Cheat Sheets

Posted by on Nov 4, 2010 | 9 Comments

There’s a lot involved in photography, and so many things to remember it can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. Cameras can seem complicated, and photo editing software is packed with features. Then there are concepts like lighting and composition that must be mastered in order to achieve those perfect shots. With so many things to learn, sometimes a little help is welcomed. So for this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of photography cheat sheets and quick references that should come in very handy. (more…)

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20 Breathtaking Examples of Infrared Photography

Posted by on Oct 29, 2010 | 11 Comments

Infrared light is invisible to the human eye, but with the use of special filters this light can be captured by a camera. This type of photography can produce stunning results and images that posses a dream-like appearance. The part of the spectrum used in infrared photography is referred to as near-infrared as opposed to far-infrared, which is used in thermal imaging. To give you an idea of the type of effects that can be achieved, and to inspire you, we’ve gathered 20 Breathtaking Examples of Infrared Photography. Enjoy! (more…)

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20 Creative Examples of Forced Perspective Photography

Posted by on Sep 24, 2010 | 13 Comments

You don’t always have to use Photoshop to create optical illusions in your photographs. With a technique called forced perspective you can create illusions that make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is. It just takes a little creativity with the placement of the subjects in the shot and the camera angle. To give you some inspiration, here are 20 Creative Examples of Forced Perspective Photography. (more…)

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30 Incredible Examples of Macro Photography

Posted by on Jul 30, 2010 | 27 Comments

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. (more…)

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21 Creative Examples of Reflective Photography

Posted by on Jul 8, 2010 | 21 Comments

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. (more…)

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33 Beautiful Examples of Sunrise Photography

Posted by on Jun 11, 2010 | 31 Comments

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. (more…)

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30 Breathtaking Examples of Bokeh Photography

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 | 24 Comments

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. (more…)

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