30 Happy Photographs
by Eric Shafer → June 17th 2013
Happiness is something we all strive for (well, most of us, in any case), in life, relationships, and our experiences. Happiness is key to overall health and especially mental health, success in work and play, and many other important factors in life. Achieving happiness, however, is not always so easy. In fact, true happiness seems [...]
Free Texture Friday – Subtle Scratches
by Bjorgvin → June 14th 2013
Today’s textures are as fresh as ever. I went out texture hunting with my new Canon 5D Mark ii last night and found this great scrapyard full of old and weathered stuff. This set is from some old plastic containers that have been used by the local fishermen. The scratched plastic surfaces are perfect as [...]
Delicious Looking Food Photographs
by Eric Shafer → June 12th 2013
Presentation and appearance is a huge part of how humans perceive food and particularly taste as well as flavor. Colors and plating affect the way we interpret food, and food can be made even more inviting and delicious through the use of proper presentation. There are entire careers built around making food look good. Similar [...]
30 Vividly Yellow Photographs
by Eric Shafer → June 10th 2013
Yellow is one of the toughest colors to work with in my experience. While yellow can be a beautiful color, the vividness, brightness and saturation of pure yellow can easily be overwhelming, but attempting to tone it down often results in a muddled, brown or otherwise unpleasant color. The key with yellow is contrast, and [...]
Free Texture Friday – Abstract Sand
by Bjorgvin → June 7th 2013
There aren’t many sandy beaches near my town, but I happened to find a hidden one close by which had all these amazing shapes in the sand. Today I’m posting a set of abstract sand textures that you can use for whatever you want. I hope you can find good use for them. Seeya next [...]
Gorgeous Ornamental Designs in Art
by Eric Shafer → June 5th 2013
Ornamental designs are frequently seen in tattoos, jewelry and typography. Although the definition can vary, usually an ornamental design focuses on using ornate, or intricately and delicately shaped patterns and structures to create a stunning work of art. Ornamental designs are particularly popular because of the level of skill required to create them. It requires [...]
360 Degrees of Light in Photographs
by Eric Shafer → June 3rd 2013
Light is such a crucial element in photography, and quality lighting is usually a core component of any photograph. However, it’s possible to do so much with light if you get creative with motion, brightness, and light sources. When using long exposures, it’s possible to capture light trails while keeping dark objects, such as yourself, [...]
Free Texture Friday – Old Plywood
by Bjorgvin → May 31st 2013
Today I’m giving away a set of old plywood textures I found laying out in nature. After a quick touch-up in Lightroom to adjust colors and contrast, these grungy, cracked and molded surfaces are perfect for your next project. I hope you enjoy them! Did you like these textures? Let us know by leaving a [...]
Uses of Motion in Photography
by Eric Shafer → May 29th 2013
Motion is an interesting concept. Although when you first think about it, motion (at least from a physics perspective) is defined as a change in position or time. However, motion often has a relative component to it. If you are standing still, and objects around you are moving, the sense of motion is much different [...]
Home Sweet Home in Photographs
by Eric Shafer → May 27th 2013
Home is an interesting concept. Fundamentally, it is simply a place, usually a place where you reside, live, eat, and sleep on a regular basis. However, for most people, home is much more than that. It involves a feeling of comfort and safety, and an intangible sense of ownership and belonging. In photographs, capturing the [...]
