Cool Photos & Photographers Articles

By definition a silhouette is a view of an object or scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. They are achieved by backlighting and exposing for the light behind the desired silhouetted subject.  The silhouette can be the subject matter or used to showcase the rest […]

When I started to put this article together I knew two things were going to dominate the subject matter.  Architecture and lighting / shadows.  Properly photographed architecture is an art unto itself, doing so that showcases the unique aspects of a building, or portions of a building really takes your breath away.  Same thing can […]

For over a century California’s Yosemite Park has been a destination for families and everyone who enjoys the outdoors.  With over 750,000 acres of stunning beauty, it doesn’t matter what time of year you are there, everything is beautiful.  Enjoy these 26 photos of Yosemite and see what it’s a top destination for photographers. Photo […]

Portrait work is often about lighting the subject, but one of the more intriguing ways to light a subject is from behind.  Utilizing hair lights or even the sun at sunrise or closer to sunset can create wonderfully illuminated and memorable portraits.  Enjoy these 19 beautifully backlit portraits and share your backlit portraits in the […]

With the oldest known culture and perhaps still one of the most secret, China is an amazing place.  While not always shown in a positive light in the press, China is one of the most beautiful places on earth.  The 29 landscape photos here should make you want to pack your bags and go backpacking […]