Some subjects are just a lot of fun to photograph and Flamingos fit nicely among those subjects. The colors and settings associated with these birds are usually quite striking and make for great photography. Enjoy these photos of Flamingos and use them as inspiration to get out and photograph some birds near you. by , [...]

The humble cactus can be a great subject for photography, either by itself or as a distinct part of a wider subject such as a landscape. The colours, shapes and textures of the plant provide a lot of opportunities for photographers. These photographs of cacti show what can be done with a great subject. Operation [...]

While Jim Richardson famously said, “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff,” it’s also true that a good photographer can make beautiful images out of mundane subjects. Nothing shows that better than these photographs of park benches. There is beauty in everything if you know how to [...]

Travel portraits can be a very challenging subject – especially when you don’t know the local language and customs. On the other hand, these types of photos can also be some of the most rewarding. These portraits from China show what can be done. Use them as inspiration for your next trip! by , on [...]

Wildlife photography can be difficult at the best of times, but when you’re photographing an animal as skittish as a deer, it can turn very frustrating. We think this collection shows how deer photographs can turn out with a little luck and patience. by , on Flickr by , on Flickr by , on Flickr [...]

While many of our collections aim to show that a photographer can bring out the beauty in any subject with a little skill and planning, it’s true that some subjects simply lend themselves to great photography. Parrots are so bright and colourful that it can be hard to take a bad shot. Enjoy these photos [...]

Anyone who is lucky enough to have travelled anywhere in the Islamic world will know it is a trove of diversity, colour and remarkable photographic opportunities. As in most travel spots, chief among the photographic opportunities are the people. We think this collection shows a good spread of what can be achieved with portraits when [...]

This collections shows what can be done with a relatively mundane subject by a photographer with a little imagination and skill. As part of our ongoing series of photography collections designed to show what can be done with ordinary subjects, we hope this one inspires you to get out and make a creative image of [...]

When photographing statues, it can be very easy to get a lifeless and flat result. When a photographer takes some time to prepare the shot (or reads our tutorial on how to photograph statues) it can be possible to get some great images. We think these photographs of statues show what is possible with some [...]

Surfers are an exciting and interesting subject for the outdoor photographer who is lucky enough to live near the coast. While life can be made a little easier if you have a telephoto lens, it’s not always necessary. We think these shots are a great collection for those who are fast heading towards the end [...]