ShareThis 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 [...]

ShareWhen 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 [...]

ShareMarkets are the melting pots of culture – a foreigner’s gateway into a locale’s unfamiliar, indigenous lifestyle. These community centers allow us to peek into the daily lives of locals, enabling us to interact with the once, mysterious strangers we observed from afar. The tight, labyrinthine alleyways, the frantic hubbub, the strong pervading energy, the [...]

ShareSurfers 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 [...]

ShareSomething about HDR and churches makes them go together like peaches and cream. Sure they can be a little overdone and maybe the fashion is to have wildly converging verticals, but in the end the combination produces some damn fun images that are dramatic and imposing. We think this collection is just that – fun! [...]

ShareDriftwood can make itself useful to a coastal photographer in many ways. As its own subject it’s lines and texture are always unique. As an interesting foreground to a coastal landscape, it is without equal. We think these photographers have really captured the beauty possible with such an interesting subject. by , on Flickr by [...]

ShareGetting a great photograph isn’t always a factor of finding the most spectacular subject to shoot. While you might be forgiven for thinking that images of the humble pigeon could be quite boring, the fact remains that a good photographer can make an interesting photo of a mundane subject. These photographs of pigeons, affectionately known [...]

ShareEver since the masterful photographs of Ansel Adams, photographers have flocked to emulate his dramatic black and white photographs of mountains. And in many cases, we think a lot of them have done a very nice job of photographing the subject. Use this collection as inspiration to try it out for yourself and find the [...]

ShareIn outdoor photography, fences offer a convenient element to use to compose an image. From using them to lead the eye along leading lines through to making them an obvious aid to composing with the rule of thirds, using a well placed fence line can make life a lot easier for the photographer. These examples [...]

ShareWhen you get outdoors, there’s no shortage to the amount of cool things you can find to photograph. Many of us will even have this particular photographic subject in our backyard or close by. Use these photos of mushrooms to give you a little inspiration to get out and look for cool things to shoot [...]