Inspirational Photos of the Day

Iurie Belegurschi’s breathtaking photo of the Holuhraun Eruption in Iceland is a nice reminder of how getting some altitude can present you with unique and interesting perspectives for photographing...

A good long exposure of water needs to include static elements whose sharpness contrasts with the blurry goodness of the water. In this case, Gary A. Randall’s photo of Dry Creek in the Columbia...

Winter might be over for those of us in the northern hemisphere, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t appreciate winter’s beauty. Ed’s photo entitled “The Frozen Dance” was taken on Christmas morning...

This dark and wonderfully moody shot by efossati also has lovely bright details that add a punch of contrast. The yellow and white flowers in the foreground are a nice juxtaposition to the dark...

Baker Beach, which is where Ed took this photo, is a must-see spot if you’re in the Bay Area. It’s challenging at sunset, though, because the mist rolls in and begins to obscure the bridge, the...

Another week, another shot by efossati! This stunning image is a perfect illustration of how good light can make the shot. The deep shadows of the landscape give it plenty of drama, but the beams of...

As Rob’s photo demonstrates, compelling landscapes often connect the foreground and the background. In this case, the delicate flowers in the foreground are a perfect introduction to exploring the...

Though Mount St. Helens might have more name recognition in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Hood is a much more photogenic peak. As Gary A. Randall’s photograph shows, the combination of Mount Hood,...

Shea has demonstrated that he’s a master of macro in the past, and he’s done it again with this awesome shot. Though the details of this butterfly are beautiful on their own, combined with the...

What’s so great about photographing animals is that you can often capture shots of them showing off their unique personalities if you time the photo just right. Souvick Das’ shot of this playful...