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20 Spectacular Macro Photography Examples

Nate Jelovich — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:02:43 +0000

Macro Photography is the technique of photographing a subject up close. Typically the subject fills most, if not the entire, image plane. Stunning macro photography is generally best achieved with special equipment, including a specially designed lens. However, most modern cameras (point and shoot especially) have macro setting options built into the camera; making it a very common, but no less stunning, technique.

calla la la la by Julie Scholz

Macro photography is a beautiful way to take what is often normal subject matter, and make it extraordinary, simply by offering a new perspective. Its often these types of photos that turn out the best. When we are provided a glimpse of something we might not otherwise pay much attention to is all of a sudden (in effect) shoved in our face, we cannot help but stop and take notice.

Check out these 20 spectacular macro photographs for inspiration in your own photographs.

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Macro Bug by Murlon123

A Moment To Rembember by Eric Lam

Sunflower by Ben Anderman

Tools of the trade, stainless steel blades by Jessi and James Bruntz

173 ~ the big bad rubber ball by Robin Elizabeth Grausam

Macro Dy rop by F. Hatcher

Spudnik Sea Urchin... by Machel Spence

Slowness by Martino Sabia

Blue Smoke by David Lindes

Light Straws by Fergus Bailey

Soft Pastels by Annie Esentepe

Jocy's frog by Kaitlin Moreno

ladybird extreme closeup by Gianni Cerrato

Old marbles by Rick Takagi

Thai Elephant by JenFu Cheng

Grasshopper Green by Samarth Bhasin

Macro plant by Ken Simm

Left-twist by VIC Dessau

Flower: Dahlia "Inner Glow" by Soulful Photos

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20 Spectacular Macro Photography Examples

31 Stunning Black and White Subject Study Photos on Imagekind

Nate Jelovich — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:10:05 +0000

Black and White photography is among one of the most striking forms. Photos sans color require an enhanced use of lighting, shadows, and subject focus. Black and white photography brings out details usually overlooked in standard color photos. Subject studies is the discipline of concentration on one particular subject. Not quite still-lifes, though they share some similar qualities, subject studies focus on one particular object in view.

Take a look below for 31 stunning black and white subject study photos on Imagekind.

Pear in Porcelain by Dawn LeBlanc

Baby´s got Back by Andreas Stridsberg

Ready to Bloom by Tim Zeipekis

Resilience by Ari Bixhorn

Mount Rainer by Frank Melchior

Feather Study by Keith Dotson

Cotton-top Tamarin by Mihkel Maripuu

salute to the sun by Antje Bormann

Beach Ballerina by Nina Bradica

Subtle by Terry Shuck

Lonely Tree on a Barren Hill by Keith Dotson

Cool Chick by Dapixara Black White Photography

Column by Jean-Francois Dupuis

Flower on My Bedside Table by Ricardo Segovia

Pelican Model Behaviour II by Diana Claxton

Egret by Scott Hansen

You said you loved me by Anna Theodora

Elk Crossing by Santomarco Photography

End of the pier by David King

Sad Labrador by Justin Paget

The Wait by Maggie Dee

Giants Ring, Belfast by Chris McKeown

Wellington by Ben Ryan

Calla Lily by Chris Anderson

The Will of the King by Larry Bohlin

Stardust I by Gigja Einarsdottir

Wet Shaking Labrador by Justin Paget

My Lost Love by Lynsey Weatherspoon

Hunter from the Deep by Myles Teo

old elephant, amboseli national park, kenya by Konstantin Kalishko

Wild Horses by Heather Rivet

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31 Stunning Black and White Subject Study Photos on Imagekind

25 Oustanding Landscape Photos of Various Types on Imagekind

Nate Jelovich — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:07:29 +0000

Landscape photography can provide some of the most awe-inspiring photos out there. But doing it well is the key. Anyone can take a snapshot on their vacation, but it takes a talented photographer (a true artist!) to capture the scene. Lighting, angle, crop, lens, and post processing all play a part in the final image. Combining the various elements together is what makes these 25 landscape photos truly outstanding.

Winter Dusk and Angel's Landing Zion National Park by James Crotty

Sunflower Moon 1 by Jim Crotty

Change of Direction by James Neeley

Break in the Storm by James Neeley

Mount Gould in Morning Light by James Neeley

Rainier Alpenglow by Mike Dawson

Rise against the storm by Michael Vincent Manalo

The Tree by Terry Shuck

North Gateway Rock by Marcus Panek

::HDR-Vertorama:: Shine On You!!! by Leonardo Riano

Evening Shore by Barbara Brown

Night At Owachomo Bridge by John Foster

The Advance of Light by James Neeley

Mobius Arch #6 by Inge Johnsson

La Salinas - Isle De Margarita by Rob Diffenderfer

Battery Point Lighthouse by Ken Dietz

The Forest Is Dreaming by Janel Kaufman

Take You There by Janel Kaufman

Toco Rock by Gregory Scott

Toco Sunrise by Gregory Scott

Last purple sky ~HDRI~ by RATEL JULIEN

Summer sunset ~HDRI~ by RATEL JULIEN

Zen Tree by Ben Ryan

The Last Best Place by Janel Kaufman

Home On The Range by Janel Kaufman

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21 Beautiful Portrait Photos on Imagekind

Nate Jelovich — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:01:17 +0000

Portrait photography is one of the most basic functions of the camera. The art of portrait photography has been around since the camera’s inception and is one of the predominant reasons the camera has become a mainstay device in modern life. We all know this. Camera’s have the power to capture the special memories of life, and there are few better memories than the people you surround yourself with.

man on break by Jordan Kologe

But taking a good portraiture is not easy. We all know this as well. How many times has the phrase “one more try” slid past your lips after disappointingly seeing the results on your viewfinder while trying to gather your family or friends for the perfect shot? Conversely, how many photographs have you seen where you wish they did say “one more try” maybe a few more times? In either case, taking a good portrait goes beyond simply snapping the lens at yourself, best friend, family, model, or complete stranger. There is a definite science to the art.

If portrait photography is something you’ve struggled with, or if you feel stuck in the same pattern and want some additional inspiration on different techniques, check out the 21 Beautiful Portrait Photos by member photographers on Imagekind below.

Want to learn how to take Portraits with the WOW factor? Check out our Essential Guide to Portrait Photography.

Pipesmoker by Emyr Pugh

ol' Bob by Robin Neilly

p273 square2 by Alexey Vronsky

La-la-la by Alexey Vronsky

Falling Hearts by Dana Daneli

Loaded by Distorted Retina

the white sheet by Lisa KC

If you shoot at mimes, should you use by Sarah Mercer

224/365 by Souphatra Xaypanya

It's that wonderful bathroom window light by Karin Elizabeth

Day 222/365: Sad Clown by Karen Ilagan

Cuando nadie me ve by Franca Franchi

untitled by Holly Henry

Carnival Chillax by Laura Ferreira

Tokyo Nights by Laura Ferreira

matters of taste by Pawel Wewiorski

farmer`s wife in front of power plant by Hans-Joachim Herr

The Street as Graphic Novel 43 by Steve Gubin

perfume by Pawel Wewiorski

Portrait of man smoking match by Pawel Wewiorski

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20 Stunning Infrared Photographs

Nate Jelovich — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:02:06 +0000

One of the tips in Darren’s 12 Ways to Add Randomness and Creativity to Your Photography is to shoot in infrared. Check out 20 stunning infrared photographs on Imagekind.com below.

infrared - a winter summer by mike irwin

infrared - inside by mike irwin

Meyers Grade - False Color IR by Josh Sommers

Crane Creek HDR IR by Josh Sommers

Cottoncandy factory by Ildikó Bodnárné Horváth

Bophut Pier by Ildikó Bodnárné Horváth

Dark day by Ildikó Bodnárné Horváth

Doomsday by Ildikó Bodnárné Horváth

Infrared by Daniel Hosie

infrared - drowning by mike irwin

Infrared Trees by Christina Ferrin

Dock Infrared by Matt Billings

Infrared Mission Concepcion - Spanish - San Antoni by Portell Imagery Cafe

Big Cypress Infrared by Brian Hull

Steel Bridge Portland Infrared by Lenny Breedbate

Cold Light by Gary Tumilty

Dawyck Chapel guardians by David Bird

wild west by Willa Stein

White Edge Trig Point by Dave Wild

infrared lighthouse by mikelol

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20 Beautiful Examples of Urban Decay Photography

Nate Jelovich — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:58:46 +0000

Urban decay photography is the technique of photographing abandoned and rundown buildings. In many cases the buildings haven’t been abandoned for more than a few years. Often illegal, photographers of abandoned buildings typically bypass “no trespassing” signs to capture these spectacular shots.

sopra - first floor by Alice Sossi

The characteristic dark and somber coloring sets the mood of these once populated structures. Now they stand as mere memories of the past, luckily to have even one lone photographer wandering their halls once again.

Take a look and get inspired by 20 Beautiful Examples of Urban Decay Photography below. Also check out our recent post – How to Photograph Abandoned Places.

59660003 by Irina Souiki

Pile up by Irina Souiki

Strike by Xtreme Xplorations

beelitz by Jens Fersterra

Echoes of Avro by Mark Gagne

LOOKING OUT by METROFADER

by Ashley Estep

Growing In by WootenCreative

Abduction by Chris Smart

2009 Portfolio by Rob Dobi

Portal by Chris Smart

LOCKED WITHIN THIS DECAY by Grey Cross

untitled by Christina Tullo

mayhem in the stairwell by Irina Souiki

2009 Portfolio by Rob Dobi

Too Much to Handle by Wade Griffith

Tunnel to Nowhere by Zach Fein

2009 Portfolio by Rob Dobi

Hudson River Psychiatric Center by Rob Dobi

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20 Beautiful Examples of Urban Decay Photography

20 Incredible Photo Manipulation Examples

Nate Jelovich — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:08:09 +0000

Photo Manipulation is, in my opinion, among one of the most fascinating photography techniques out there. Photo Manipulation is the process of editing a photograph in such an extreme way that it takes on an entirely different look. Photo Manipulation goes beyond mere enhancements or corrections. Often using PhotoShop or other photo editing software and combining various elements from several photographs and other resources, Photo Manipulation blends reality with illusion to create something truly remarkable.

Check out 20 incredible Photo Manipulation examples below for inspiration in your own work. All images can be found at Imagekind.com.

Desperation by Josh Sommers

No One Wanted To Be Sued by M Fortune

Dizzy crowd by Martine Roch

Limits by Stephanie Bennett

Corsairs from Sirocco by Bartlomiej Jurkowski

Anatomy by Lisa KC

Hope Springs Eternal by PhotoDream .

Everything inside never comes out right. by Karen Biggs

Untitled by Sarolta Bán

The Whisper by Neil Carey

squid,seashell and crab by Pawel Wewiorski

One With the Earth by Day Seriani

DREAMING AGAIN by METROFADER

Storm by Lydia Marano

the loss of innocence by Ana Fagarazzi

My dream is to fly by Amalia Iuliana

The Last Angel by WanderingSoul

Day 144 - Little darling, it feels like years since by Miriness Photography

I am not a perfect man by O O

Little Fae by Tara Naomi Boliek

See more Photo Manipulation artwork at Imagekind.

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