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45 Amazing Pictures of Lightning

July 10, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Robert Aagaard

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 […]

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40 Lovely Butterfly Images

June 25, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

the__edge - Open Blue

Like any insect, butterflies are an excellent subject for macro photography. They have tiny details and interesting textures you can focus on. But unlike many insects, butterflies are also great subjects from far away. Thanks to their vibrant colors, butterflies stand out even from a distance, so you can get beautiful photos of them regardless […]

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35 Great Examples of Tilt-Shift Photography

June 11, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Charles Perita

Tilt-shift photography is often used to make subjects look tiny, like toys instead of full-size people or objects. But actually, the tilt-shift technique is useful in ways beyond simply making a subject look miniature. For example, you can use a tilt-shift lens to create perfect panoramas, maximize depth of field, and get perspective control (making […]

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30+ Awesome Examples of Summertime Photography

June 1, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Marjan Lazarevski - Paradise on Earth

Every season has opportunities for capturing amazing photos, but summer is especially full of possibilities. Relaxed sunny days on the beach, kids playing at a pool or fountain, fireflies flickering on long summer nights… These are not only beautiful moments and memories. They’re also great times for photographing life at its best. Summer is often […]

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45 Excellent Pictures of Eggs

May 13, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Mike Byrne

Eggs have been a popular subject in art for centuries. They carry symbolic meaning, representing ideas like hope, fertility, and new life. In some cultures, they also represent wealth or luck. But besides their symbolic power, eggs are a fantastic subject because they’re simple. Their smoothness and symmetry (when unbroken) make them well-suited to all […]

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35 Gorgeous Pictures of Spring

April 19, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Tim Pokorny - Spring Lamb

We’ve put together posts with inspirational photos for summer, fall, and winter, and now we’re finally showcasing the beauty of spring! Though it’s the last season we’re featuring, it’s certainly not the least interesting, especially for nature photographers. Here are some of the best subjects to photograph this spring. Ideas for Spring Photos Tree Blossoms […]

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30 Excellent Examples of Aerial Photography

April 3, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Tristan 'Shu' Lebeschu - Flashing at sunset with Jim Nougarolles

Aerial photography (defined as photos taken from flying objects, like airplanes) has existed since the mid-19th century. The first aerial photos were taken from a hot air balloon in Paris in 1858. A couple decades later, a British meteorologist named E.D. Archibald invented a kite that could carry a camera, plus a small explosive device […]

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55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration

March 31, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Rubem Porto Jr - White Daisy, Hampton Court, England

Flowers are one of the most popular subjects among photographers. Their delicate beauty, bright colors, and symbolical meaning all make them wonderful photography subjects. They’re also versatile. You can shoot a set of amazing macro flower pictures, or you can use them as lovely foregrounds/backgrounds for portraits and landscape photos. With the right light, you can […]

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30 Breathtaking Examples of Night Sky Photography

March 18, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Hadley Johnson - Highway to the Milky Way

The night sky is an awe-inspiring photography subject, yet also an intimidating one. You have to be the right location at the right time, with enough knowledge of the exposure triangle to take a good picture in low light. These challenges can discourage photographers from going out and shooting the night sky. That’s unfortunate because […]

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35 Lovely Images of Horses

March 12, 2020 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Richard Watkins LRPS - Camber Sands

Horses have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. Wild horses are even in prehistoric cave paintings, and since being domesticated, they’ve only grown in importance. Although cars and tractors have made horses less common in modern society, they’re still a big part of art and culture. Like dogs and other domesticated […]

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