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World in Close-up – Amazing Macrophotography Collection

Jamie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:05:58 +0000

Macrophotography is close-up photography, usually of very small subjects. Classically a macrophotograph is one in which the size of the subject on the negative is greater than life size. However in modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size. Source Source The ratio of the subject…

White Paradise: 20 Captivating Winter Photos

Cadence — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:23:19 +0000

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I’ve always been a fan of winter photographs; there’s something in them that calms me down. It could be the peacefulness of the landscape or the escape provided by the photo that allows me to wander in my thoughts until I fall asleep or come up with something creative to do. I see winter photographs…

Zombies Ate My Blog Post – The Undead in Art & Photography

Gabriella — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:27:09 +0000

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“When there is no more room in hell , the dead shall walk the earth”, a famous quote from one of the best zombie and horror films ever made. I am talking about George A. Romero’s 1978 classic Dawn of the Dead. Although it would be every girls dream to actually go shopping everyday I…

123RF.com – Your One-stop Shop for Royalty Free Images

Jamie — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:17 +0000

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If you work in the design industry then stock images can be an important part of the design process. You can spend hours trawling the internet and still not find what you are looking for.I have tried other stock image sites before and they have been a bit disappointing but recently I came across 123RF…

Case Study: The Human Face & Body Retouch

Daniel Pintilie — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:30:42 +0000

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It is impossible for an ordinary individual not to be amazed by the cover of a magazine over the course of his entire life. The rules of marketing say that the aspects easily observed by the potential buyers must be eye-catching or else the product risks not being interesting; therefore, it is obvious why a…

Spectacular Fireworks Photography

Anjelica — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:31:35 +0000

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I’ve always loved fireworks. They paint the dark sky in bright neon colours and can make a huge bang that gets your heart racing. No doubt this year in November I will be standing in the cold on Guy Fawkes Night which is a celebration in my country. I will probably be holding a nice…

Weekly Design Inspiration Mash-Up #1

Jamie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:37 +0000

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Hello and welcome to Web Design Mash’s First Weekly Design Mash-up. In this series I hope to bring to you a collection of great designs and inspiration on the web. Undead Kit Dare - iNeedChemicalX Francesco Mugnai Magical Weather for iPad Rangus The Bird Spirit – Sakimichan Mail Bakery SmartUSA Undiscovered Galaxies – Bucikah Fork…

Amazing Photography Shots Capturing Star Trails

Jamie — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:57:20 +0000

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Capturing star trails can be a lengthy process but the end result is definitely worth it. How is it done? Well, it’s done when the line of light which is recorded on a photographic medium and a time exposure is made of a star in the night time sky and using a camera on a…

The Life of a Geisha in Art and Photography

Gabriella — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:28:46 +0000

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Geisha (芸者?), Geiko (芸子) or Geigi (芸妓) are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance. The word consists of two kanji, 芸 (gei) meaning “art” and 者 (sha) meaning “person” or “doer”. The most literal translation of geisha into English would be “artist” or “performing…

20 Gorgeous Examples of HDR Photography by Trey Ratcliff

Gabriella — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:53:25 +0000

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If you have been fortunate enough to be using Google+ recently you may have seen one of Trey Ratcliff’s stunning photographs being shared in your streams. Trey is best known for his blog StuckinCustoms.com which is the No.1 Travel Photography Blog on the web and had the honour of having the first HDR photo ever…

Epic Shots of Surfing Photography

Gabriella — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:28:46 +0000

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A visited my birth home town the other week. It’s quite a well-known town on the UK and is best-known for being the surfing capital of England. While there I visited many of the great beaches scattered around town (foursquare was updated aplenty!) and it just brings back memories of growing up by the beach…

Amazing ‘Pencil Vs Camera!’ Series by Ben Heine

Gabriella — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:42:32 +0000

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Today’s post is all about some of the great work by Ben Heine and his exciting series titled “Pen Vs Camera”. Ben states – “Pencil Vs Camera” is nothing but the result of a long graphic exploration and a logic consequence of my artistic evolution. It’s a new concept. My primary intention was to create…

Life in Miniature – 38 Stunning Shots of Tilt-Shift Photography

Jamie — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:18 +0000

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You may think you are viewing photos of miniature villages but these are in fact photos of real life. These photographs have been taken using the special art of tilt-shift photography. The effects can be produced by the use of camera movements on small and medium cameras. The name originates from the tilt-shift lens which…

22 ‘Egg’-ceptionally Good Images of Easter

Gabriella — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:16:09 +0000

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If you will excuse the pun in the title then here in this post you will find some ‘egg’-cellent Easter images (oh dear there I go again!). Although Easter is still a week away and I’m still confused why a bunny is even giving out eggs it’s a great holiday period and I wish you…

30 Amazing Photos Capturing Everyday Life

Jamie — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:35 +0000

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Sometimes it’s good to just sit and watch the world go by with all the interesting people who are going about their business. It can really get you wondering – who are they? What are they doing? And where are they going? So sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and take in…

The Urban Jungle – Fantastic Cityscape Photography

Jamie — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:22:03 +0000

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There are some truly magnificent natural made structures and wonders throughout the world but when you see these fantastic photos of cityscape’s then it will show you that man-kind is pretty damn good at creating some awesome structures as well. These towering giants and urban landscapes made of concrete, bricks, glass and asphalt and home…

Natsumi Hayashi – A Life in Levitation

Jamie — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:25:45 +0000

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There are some inspiring photographers out there but there are non-more inspiring than the gravity-defying Natsumi Hayashi. Natsumi is a photographer from Tokyo, Japan and can be spotted jumping up and down around the city armed with her SLR and amazing self-timing which capture these truly amazing shots. The photos which are taken at exactly…

Awesome Light Painting Skeletons by Janne Parviainen

Jamie — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:48:56 +0000

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I saw these photos the other day and was totally blown away. I have seen light painting before but these eerie skeletons by the fantastic Helsinki photographer Janne Parviainen are the best I have ever seen. Light painting is a special technique in photography when exposures are made at night or a dark room by…

35 Fantastic Photos of Trees

Jamie — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:30:04 +0000

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You may think that trees are not the most interesting of subjects to do a photography feature on but I definitely think they are. Trees have always been a cultural symbol and are very important to our planet. They play an important role in producing the oxygen we breathe and reducing the levels of carbon…

Japan in Photography

Gabriella — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:06:43 +0000

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Japan 日本 is one of my favourite countries. I love the culture, the food and technology. Located in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is an archipelago that comprises 6,852 islands and has the world’s tenth largest population with over 127 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area is the largest metropolitan area in the world with over…