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Most macro photographers live for the spring, summer, and autumn. These seasons offer an incredible variety of macro subjects in nature, especially if you love photographing insects and flowers. But when winter sets in, this variety disappears in northern climates. Then, macro photographers are … [Read more...] about 20 Majestic Close-Up Pictures of Snowflakes

One trap photographers sometimes fall into is thinking they need to travel to beautiful places or have unique experiences in order to take great photos. After seeing a breathtaking image of a famous mountain or desert, you might begin to wish you could travel more for photography, too. "If I could … [Read more...] about 32 Beautiful Photos of Everyday Life

Founded back in 2007, Tumblr is now one of the largest social networks in the world. It used to be the top site for microblogging, but since Instagram has exploded in popularity, Tumblr is no longer the hive of activity it used to be. Nevertheless, Tumblr is still a great site for sharing photos … [Read more...] about 20 Creative Tumblr Blogs for Photographers to Follow

Fall is a dream season for photographers. It's the time when nature explodes with color, and misty mornings are whispering "Hey look at me, wouldn't I make just the most amazing photograph?" Besides the vibrant leaves, autumn gives you a good range of weather conditions to experiment with. The … [Read more...] about 60 Breathtaking Fall Images For Your Inspiration

When you're new to photography, the night can be an intimidating time of day to go out shooting. Unlike the Golden Hour, when shooting gorgeous photos is easy, the night requires more skill and knowledge of your camera. It's a learning curve worth getting through, though. The night is full of … [Read more...] about 40 Intriguing Examples of City Light Photography

Windmills have existed for centuries. First invented in the Middle East, they were originally horizontal and used for milling grain and pumping water. The vertical windmill that became popular in Europe was invented separately in the twelfth century, also for grinding grain and pumping water. This … [Read more...] about 30 Wonderful Photos of Windmills From Around the World

Typography is an unusual subject to photograph. That's partly because it's so commonplace, making it easy to ignore. Even when letters or words do catch our attention, we sometimes only read the message and miss the photo opportunity. If you spend time actively looking at typography, you'll … [Read more...] about 40 Excellent Examples of Typography Photography

Like HDR, photo manipulation can provoke strong opinions among photographers. Some photographers avoid it and stick to the basics of editing. Others love pushing the limits of Photoshop. In our opinion, neither side is wrong or right. They're simply two different approaches to art. That being … [Read more...] about 40 Masterful Examples of Photo Manipulation

Portrait photography is a wide genre, including everything from heart-warming family portraits to surreal conceptual photos. For this post, however, we're focusing on realistic portraits of individuals. These are the kind of portraits that allow many professional photographers to earn a living. … [Read more...] about 32 Outstanding Examples of Portrait Photography For Your Inspiration

Travel photography is a lot like photojournalism, only instead of documenting an event or story, you're documenting your own travel experiences. Your trip becomes the "story" you're photographing. Depending on your trip, you might be photographing wild animals and rugged landscapes, or the nightlife … [Read more...] about 20 Outstanding Examples of Travel Photography