Inspirational Photos of the Day

This photo of the iconic Iceland plane crash shows how simplicity can be incredibly beautiful. PT user Dinko Denovski created a bleak and raw photo that works well with the battered remnants of the...

Jens Klettenheimer shows us how a long exposure is done with this gorgeous Blue Hour shot of Kinderdijk, Netherlands. The windmills provide structure to the shot while the dock in the foreground...

Western Colorado has never looked so good as it does in this photo of the night sky by Paul. Pointing his camera at the North Star allowed Paul to get those circular star trails. The mountains and...

Between the golden tones of the sunset in the background, the long exposure effects of the water, and the beautiful texture of the foreground rocks, there’s a lot to like about this landscape. The...

This gorgeous shot by Patrick Mossengo has everything you want in a portrait. Beautiful lighting, interesting posing, visual interest in the surroundings, a great color combination...you name it!...

This photo of winter snows meeting the bursts of color from the fall leaves demonstrates how drama can be achieved in landscapes simply by having the right timing (and maybe a bit of luck). Paul’s...

When photographing cityscapes, colors and lines help define spaces while adding visual elements to delight the eye. In this eye-catching shot by Mike Clegg, the architectural details of the city’s...

In this fantastic sunrise image, Dave shows us exactly why it’s beneficial to get up early and take advantage of Golden Hour lighting. The golden tones of the sky pair nicely with the rocks in the...

Having foreground interest is crucial in many landscape photos, but this is especially true when shooting in vertical format. In this shot by Roberto Pavic, the image benefits from the...

This image by PJ van Schalkwyk takes the title of Inspirational Photo of the Day for one primary reason: light. The way the mountain peak in the background is illuminated and contrasts with the...