Originally from the UK, David Smith has made New York City his home for the past 20 years. Although he only recently began taking photos of the city, he already has a strong style and portfolio of interesting images. He’s developed a unique way of looking at the city – namely, through its reflections. In addition […]
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Surreal Photos of Light Painting by Xiao Yang
Xiao Yang is a Chinese photographer who loves night photography, urban exploration, and light painting. Combining the three, she creates surreal works of art that look like scenes from science fiction. She’s especially drawn to abandoned buildings and concrete monuments, places that are “empty and eerily quiet at night in darkness.” Currently based in Spain, […]
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 […]
50 Beautiful Pictures of Roses
Roses have been cultural symbols for a long time. In ancient Greece, they were associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. When the Romans took over, they used roses to represent their love goddess, Venus. Later, when the Roman Empire was Christianized, roses began to symbolize the Virgin Mary – the white rose […]
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 […]