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Gorgeous Photos of Dhows to Spark Your Travel Itch

Light Stalking — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:14:20 +0000

Wooden boats are generally a very good subject for photographers. The grain and rich colours of the wood combined with the romance of the sea means it’s a rich hunting ground. But when you get wooden boats as character-filled as old dhows, then it goes to a new level. These types of boats are common in many places from the horn of Africa all the way through to parts of east Asia. And they’re a great subject. Check out the resources on shooting at the end of the collection for some tips on getting shots like these.

Mozambique 0100 by babasteve, on Flickr

View of a Dhow from Hotel Room by mikepanizza, on Flickr

Mozambique 01400 by babasteve, on Flickr

Abu Dhabi – 05-06-2010 – 8h19 by Panoramas, on Flickr

lonely dhow by meaduva, on Flickr

dhow 1 by dave watts, on Flickr

dhow at night by dave watts, on Flickr

smokin dhow by Harold Laudeus, on Flickr

Dhow by pasujoba, on Flickr

manda sunset by un punto in movimento, on Flickr

Dhow trip 6 by Giustino, on Flickr

Isla de arena by cesargp, on Flickr

capt freedom crew by un punto in movimento, on Flickr

Dhow Sailing at Sunset by hobbs_luton, on Flickr

Dhow by imke.stahlmann, on Flickr

dhow 1 by dave watts, on Flickr

Fishing dhow stranded in the sand at low tide by mattk1979, on Flickr

Shadows in the sand by mattk1979, on Flickr

Safety and Security by justDONQUE.images, on Flickr

dhow in zanzibar by winkyintheuk, on Flickr

On the Dhow Musandam Oman by stepnout, on Flickr

dhows at manta reef by Murky1, on Flickr

Dhow by psiphim6, on Flickr

On the ferry (Part I) by Seyemon, on Flickr

P8280014.JPG by Olivier Lejade, on Flickr

Resources for Making Photographs Like These

Tips on Boat Photography – A good primer from a good site.
Coastal Landscape Photography – Not directly related to boat photography, but combining the tips in this article with boats makes for some great shots.
How to Photograph Sunsets – Another one that isn’t speciically about boats, but can be used to great effect with them as a subject.

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38 Magical Forest Photographs

Light Stalking — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:25:29 +0000

Forest can be a magical place to capture wonderful photographs, but they can also be a very difficult place to shoot. Mist and random light throw up all sorts of difficult exposure situations for a photographer. We think these photographers pretty much nailed it though. Enjoy our latest curated collection of 38 magical forest photographs. See after the collection for a few links to cool resources on shooting forests for yourself.

Orgasmic Orange Overload by mendhak, on Flickr

Deep in the forest, Christmas eve by movito, on Flickr

Where Time Stands Still (Morning Glory) by Joel Bedford, on Flickr

into the light by mindfulness, on Flickr

Mist by frielp, on Flickr

Beech Wood IV by rachel_thecat, on Flickr

forest sun by mike138, on Flickr

Rainforest living up to its name by pfly, on Flickr

Long trees reaching by Bas Lammers, on Flickr

After the rain by Steve-h, on Flickr

Into the Woods by Kyle Kruchok, on Flickr

Until You Return by Earl-Wilkerson, on Flickr

Snow Day by evoo73, on Flickr

Aelse #4 by josef.stuefer, on Flickr

Sun Rays by John-Morgan, on Flickr

Save our planet before it’s too late by VinothChandar, on Flickr

Tebras by Noel Feans, on Flickr

dark forest by mamnaimie, on Flickr

Lost by bogenfreund, on Flickr

Gold Rush by Nicholas_T, on Flickr

Forest near Baltic sea by Anton Novoselov, on Flickr

light – desktop background wallpaper by (matt), on Flickr

. by glasseyes view, on Flickr

Lost by MSVG, on Flickr

Untitled by mysza831, on Flickr

Indistinct by Nicholas_T, on Flickr

misty morning by hlkljgk, on Flickr

Channeled by Nicholas_T, on Flickr

Forest by Anton Novoselov, on Flickr

An elderly couple by Sigfrid Lundberg, on Flickr

Runner by h.koppdelaney, on Flickr

Misty forest by Ernst Vikne, on Flickr

Early Morning in the Carpathian Forest by Paul.White, on Flickr

Depth Of Fall, Rickmansworth by flatworldsedge, on Flickr

✿ Forest roads ✿ III by ✿ nicolas_gent ✿, on Flickr

Jan and The Spessart Forest by Andreas Øverland, on Flickr

Beech wood II by rachel_thecat, on Flickr

The Woods by ThreeIfByBike, on Flickr

Forest Photography Resources

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44 Incredible Photographs of Jellyfish

Light Stalking — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:18:41 +0000

While most of us cringe at the possibility of encountering these creatures, some clever photographers see the potential in capturing their image. This collection of photographs of jellyfish might have you looking for an underwater camera housing too, though some of them are taken from the comfort of a glass enclosure at a local aquarium! Check out the resources after the collection for more underwater photography goodness.

Jelly Fish by Mike Johnston, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by the_tahoe_guy, on Flickr

DSC26401, Black Sea Nettle ("Chrysaora Achlyos"), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, USA by jimg944, on Flickr

Jelly fish by TeryKats, on Flickr

DSC00268, Sea Nettle ("Chrysaora Fuscescens"), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, USA by jimg944, on Flickr

Zoo ‘Ouwehands dierenpark’, the Netherlands, aquarium Jelly fish by SanShoot, on Flickr

Jelly by lecates, on Flickr

DSCN4772 by mikefats, on Flickr

Atlantis by isapisa, on Flickr

Refraction #6 by Nathan O’Nions, on Flickr

A Jellyfish is neither Jelly nor a fish. by 顔なし, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by hawleyjr, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by Walt Stoneburner, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by jscatty, on Flickr

Entire Effect by sektordua, on Flickr

Jellyfish 1 by Clicksy, on Flickr

Jelly by Hugo_Fstop, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by Josh Hawley, on Flickr

The Internet is like a Giant Jellyfish. You can’t step on it. You can’t go Around it. You’ve got to get Through it. by Instant Vantage, on Flickr

Jelly fish, London aquarium by neiljs, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by minds-eye, on Flickr

is this really a jelly fish or more likely a spacecraft by tibchris, on Flickr

Jelly Fish Group by LadyDragonflyCC -See through my eyes!, on Flickr

233/365 Black Sea Nettle Jelly by ganesha.isis, on Flickr

DSC26469, Sea Nettle ("Chrysaora Fuscescens"), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, USA by jimg944, on Flickr

In The Dark by Cam Vilay, on Flickr

Jelly fish by Spigoo, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by liakapelke, on Flickr

falling jellies by Cherry Pi, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by Alfonso Jiménez, on Flickr

Jelly Fish 2 by Renee Silverman, on Flickr

moon jellies by lecates, on Flickr

The Jelly Fish by Ever., on Flickr

Dive Bomber by Renee Silverman, on Flickr

jelly by david spigolon, on Flickr

DSC26437, Lion’s Mane Jelly ("Cyanea Capillata"), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, USA by jimg944, on Flickr

Jelly fish by London looks, on Flickr

entwined by Cherry Pi, on Flickr

Jellyfish dance 2 by AfroDad, on Flickr

jellyfish by Cherry Pi, on Flickr

Lightbulbs in space by AlisonKillilea, on Flickr

DSC_1185.JPG by holga_new_orleans, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by glovsky225, on Flickr

Jelly Fish by keko., on Flickr

Want to Know More About Underwater Photography?

Photoshop Tutorial for Post-Processing Your Underwater Pictures – by Light Stalking’s own Jacob Maentz
30 Fantastic Examples of Underwater Photography – Put together by our friends at the Photo Argus
50 Stunning Underwater Photos – By the folks at that den of pretty stuff – Smashing Magazine

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27 Gorgeous Photos of Trees from This Fall

Light Stalking — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:59:39 +0000

Outdoor photography in Fall or Autumn presents so many opportunities, but few are greater than the amazing colours of the trees and plant life. This collection shows what some photographers were able to do this year (including a few amazing black and white shots). Enjoy the inspiration.

Untitled by Sasquatch I, on Flickr

Softly as in a morning sunrise by p886, on Flickr

Burst of Orange and Yellow by CJ Schmit, on Flickr

Clarence-Rockland by Phil Grondin, on Flickr

Cincinnati – Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum "Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree – Backlit" by David Paul Ohmer, on Flickr

L’église du village de Pede -The village church of Pede (Anderlecht -Brussels) by Flikkesteph, on Flickr

Ginkgo tree in the Odori Park (Night Shot) by onigiri-kun, on Flickr

A line of trees by Steve-h, on Flickr

Golden river by Steve-h, on Flickr

Autumn colours in the Green by Steve-h, on Flickr

Untitled by messycupcakes, on Flickr

Softly as in a morning sunrise by p886, on Flickr

Dodder path by Steve-h, on Flickr

Road to Mabou by photo fiddler, on Flickr

NIGHTFALL by RAYANDBEE, on Flickr

No-Name Lake by Nicholas_T, on Flickr

autumn through my iPhone by slightly everything, on Flickr

Falling Aspens by The Knowles Gallery, on Flickr

Autunno by Jekkone, on Flickr

Golden Pinpricks by kmiller4321, on Flickr

PA270431.ORF by Sigfrid Lundberg, on Flickr

Glowing Trees by Isle of wight Andy, on Flickr

Ghostly tree in the fog by Andreas Øverland, on Flickr

A Fall-Time-Job by FelixHuth, on Flickr

Autumn by Alain Wibert, on Flickr

Untitled by messycupcakes, on Flickr

Ablaze by Trevor Stoddart, on Flickr

Further Resources on Outdoor Photography

The Sunny F/16 Rule – The one you need to know for sunny days.
Landscape Photography for the Serious Amateur – A great introduction.
How to Convey Size in Landscape Photography – Some shooting skills for landscape photographers.
Landscape Photography Group – The place you can hang out with other landscape photographers and learn from each other.

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25 Cool Dust Storm Photographs

Light Stalking — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:49:04 +0000

Some natural events just lend themselves to interesting photography. We have all seen amazing photographs of storms or tornadoes that are mind blowing. Well here is a collection of photographs of dust storms to join the ranks. If you especially like one, click on the image and leave a comment on the photographer’s page!

Waiting out the dust storm by The U.S. Army, on Flickr

Luna Park by tolomea, on Flickr

Phoenix Dust Storm (2) by squeaks2569, on Flickr

Dust Storm Sweeps City by Aristocrats-hat, on Flickr

Temple in dust by Perfecto Insecto, on Flickr

Chinook decent by The U.S. Army, on Flickr

Tempe Haboob II by CEBImagery.com, on Flickr

Tempe Haboob (HDR Panorama) by CEBImagery.com, on Flickr

Arizona Dust Storm by Ms. Phoenix, on Flickr

Drive Inn by Aristocrats-hat, on Flickr

Dust Storm by Rich Anderson, on Flickr

Where art thou Pacific Ocean? by toolmantim, on Flickr

Dust by Liz Higgs, on Flickr

Bridge from Milsons Pt by tolomea, on Flickr

Sydney dust storm by Ianz, on Flickr

Sydney Dust Storm by katclay, on Flickr

Sydney Dust Storm by TheArmyofDolls, on Flickr

Sydney Dust Storm by katclay, on Flickr

Steve and Brent by Perfecto Insecto, on Flickr

Sydney Dust Storm by andy_tyler, on Flickr

Dust Storm by Elliott P, on Flickr

Sydney Dust Storm by katclay, on Flickr

Approaching Dust Storm by Jesse Wagstaff, on Flickr

Tram to Masada by princesswhycome, on Flickr

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Photographs of Centipedes to Make Your Skin Crawl

Light Stalking — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:53:49 +0000

Getting up close and personal with a centipede may not be many photographer’s idea of a good time, but as this collection of photographs shows, it’s can result in some great shots. These photographs of centipedes from around the world show what you can get when you’re lucky enough to see one.

Centiform by Furryscaly, on Flickr

Centipede by tibchris, on Flickr

Centipede-6 by Jetportal, on Flickr

macro – cempes – centipede 1 by Noel Feans, on Flickr

Centipede – I guess :P by ind{yeah}, on Flickr

Scutigère véloce by JR Guillaumin, on Flickr

Portrait: centipede with an attitude by ◄M►, on Flickr

centipede by me and the sysop, on Flickr

Centipede close-up by quinet, on Flickr

Office wildlife by sylvar, on Flickr

Long-legged Centipede (Thereuopoda clunifera) by motnworb, on Flickr

Untitled by ecmorgan, on Flickr

legs by joe reicherts, on Flickr

Creepy and Large by harryalverson, on Flickr

Centipede Defense by bummy2810, on Flickr

Centipede in Borneo by DavidDennisPhotos.com, on Flickr

DSC00029 Diplopoda by Mick E. Talbot, on Flickr

20101009-LSC-0060 by Lance Cheung, on Flickr

Crazy Bug (House Centipede) by Sterlic, on Flickr

Small centipede by Unique Multiples, on Flickr

Centipede by ChodHound, on Flickr

house centipede by nancybeetoo, on Flickr

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27 Bright and Colourful Macro Flower Photographs

Light Stalking — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:39:59 +0000

Sometimes an explosion of colour and detail is just eye-candy. These great macro photos of flowers provide exactly that. Check out our articles on studio lighting for macro flower photography or our guide to take the perfect spring flower macro photograph if you want to try it for yourself.

Mello Yello by tarotastic, on Flickr

Purple drops by Bas Lammers, on Flickr

The center of a daisy by Tambako the Jaguar, on Flickr

Twists and curves by Steve-h, on Flickr

Ladybird on Dahlia- Best viewed large by aussiegall, on Flickr

Hope you find that special ROSE, cause you love and care for the one you chose… by Parvin ♣( OFF for a while ), on Flickr

Chicory Flower by aussiegall, on Flickr

Frost on aconite petals by Lida Rose, on Flickr

Stuck on you by aussiegall, on Flickr

A spring daydreamer. by graftedno1, on Flickr

Untitled by josef.stuefer, on Flickr

Untitled by titanium22, on Flickr

Cheerful Colours by Balaji.B, on Flickr

drizzle by Bruno. C., on Flickr

sunflower [Explored OMGOSH my first one :D] by Shandi-lee, on Flickr

Bloomin Weeds by aussiegall, on Flickr

Crisantemo, Chrysanthemum by pizzodisevo, on Flickr

Yellow and more yellow by kevin dooley, on Flickr

Native Bee by aussiegall, on Flickr

The colours of Spain by Steve-h, on Flickr

Clivia miniata by josef.stuefer, on Flickr

Blue on yellow by Steve-h, on Flickr

Free Pretty Purple Flower in Natural Light Creative Commons by Pink Sherbet Photography, on Flickr

Burst by Nikon@31, on Flickr

Lily in Pink by Lincolnian (Brian), on Flickr

White rose by Steve-h, on Flickr

Morning Dew by jurvetson, on Flickr

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Beauty from the Commonplace: 27 Cool Photographs of Sparrows

Light Stalking — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:06:04 +0000

“Quit trying to find beautiful objects to photograph. Find the ordinary objects so you can transform it by photographing it.” – Morley Baer

Sparrows may not be the most exotic species to photograph, but in the spirit of Morley Baer, these photographers show that it’s not all about the subject. With a little skill a good photographer can get a great shot as these photographs of the humble sparrow clearly demonstrate.

TICO-TICO (Zonotrichia capensis ) by Dario Sanches, on Flickr

Black-throated Sparrow on a Staghorn Cholla Cactus near Chloride, Arizona by kevincole, on Flickr

Predator alarm by e³°°°, on Flickr

Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) – Griggstown, NJ by JFPescatore, on Flickr

Bai002JanWCSparow.jpg White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) at the Cloisters City Park pond by mikebaird, on Flickr

Sparrow by Navins, on Flickr

Sparrows feeding by Sander van der Wel, on Flickr

Guido AKA The Beak by chefranden, on Flickr

Sparrow by izzie_whizzie, on Flickr

Looking at me ? by .Bala, on Flickr

Female House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) by pheαnix, on Flickr

White-Crowned Sparrow by kevincole, on Flickr

Sparrow by ˙Cаvin 〄, on Flickr

Theft sparrow by Raúl A., on Flickr

TICO-TICO (Zonotrichia capensis ) by Dario Sanches, on Flickr

raising a very young sparrow – another roof victim by e³°°°, on Flickr

In search of the Maltese Falcon #3 – Female Spanish Sparrow, Ghadira Nature Reserve, Malta by foxypar4, on Flickr

sparrows by [cipher], on Flickr

Field Sparrow by Kelly Colgan Azar, on Flickr

Cheeep! by ibm4381, on Flickr

Roughage is good for the diet! by Dawn Huczek, on Flickr

on the fence by Dawn Huczek, on Flickr

Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata) by steveberardi, on Flickr

Return of the Sparrow by .Bala, on Flickr

House Sparrow – Passer domesticus by Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden, on Flickr

sparrow by wonderferret, on Flickr

Untitled by Klardrommar, on Flickr

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Beautiful Negative Space in Monochrome

Light Stalking — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:27:01 +0000

We have covered negative space collections before and we have covered monochrome collections before, but when you put them together, for some reason, they become even more effective as images. This collection shows what can be done when they’re in combination.

South Beach 5 by Stephen A. Wolfe, on Flickr

Lonely Phone by SMercury98, on Flickr

86/365 – Over Here! by B Rosen, on Flickr

n-ary Tree by Neetesh Gupta (neeteshg), on Flickr

Peace Pagoda b&w crow by Tim Ebbs, on Flickr

See the light! by VinothChandar, on Flickr

Fence Posts by davidsteltz, on Flickr

Look At All This Negative Space! by CrazySphinx, on Flickr

Pioneer Courthouse Square by Kyle Kruchok, on Flickr

Untitled by Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden, on Flickr

Miksang (Shape, Space, Texture) by wayne’s eye view, on Flickr

Which way now? by Tim Ebbs, on Flickr

lillies in retro by Agata…(exumbra), on Flickr

knife by JoshuaDavisPhotography, on Flickr

The Space Between by wayne’s eye view, on Flickr

Matt is happy by George Jonathan, on Flickr

Trying to make an appearance by fincher69, on Flickr

Forlorn by Tomorrow Never Knows, on Flickr

jug by lisamurray, on Flickr

Hole in the Wall by Elaron, on Flickr

Rocks in the sea through the mist after the big winter storm, Ocean Beach San Francisco 1/4/2008 – 1103 by David Sifry, on Flickr

Minimalism in BxW by papalars, on Flickr

working hard (best viewed large) by the half-blood prince, on Flickr

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Colourful Spices That Make Great Photos

Light Stalking — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:20:43 +0000

An explosion of colour can make a great opportunity for a photograph and, as any traveler will probably know, a table full of spices in a shop or souk can provide that opportunity. Here are a few photographs that demonstrate the fun of finding a table full of photographic opportunities.

Especias by guillenperez, on Flickr

Spices from Gujarat by Sudhamshu, on Flickr

Digital Images From Spice by JD Hancock, on Flickr

Spices by Carol Mitchell, on Flickr

Saffron by .Bala, on Flickr

Spices at Mongolian BBQ by Adalbertop, on Flickr

Ground mace by kevin dooley, on Flickr

Spices by Michael Cavén, on Flickr

Pestle & Mortar by .Bala, on Flickr

Pyramids of colors by Tambako the Jaguar, on Flickr

dressing room by purplbutrfly, on Flickr

Day 25: Smile! by quinn.anya, on Flickr