Inspirational Photos of the Day

What a stunning photo by efossati! The landscape itself is absolutely breathtaking, but the moodiness that the low-hanging clouds bring to the image is quite striking. Incorporating a little...

Taking a beautiful portrait like this one by Irene0 is more difficult than you might think. There’s camera settings to worry about, framing and composition, lighting, the background...the list goes...

Multnomah Falls is certainly a worthy subject for a landscape photo, and Gary A. Randall shows us just how spectacular it can be. The combination of the waterfall, the autumn colors, and the detail...

Titled “Midnight Stargazer,” this shot by Ed makes us want to grab our gear, find a dark site, and wait for the stars to appear. The composition of this shot is spot on - the inclusion of the hills...

Daniel Blackburn’s shot of this little grizzly bear cub demonstrates how highlighting an animal’s personality can add another dimension of interest to a wildlife photo. The timing of the shot with...

If you’re ever uncertain how to compose a shot, try filling the frame with the subject. As you can see in this photo by Dan Blackburn, filling the frame with the rock wall and arch puts the gorgeous...

Though photography rules like the rule of thirds are good to know and understand, you don’t always have to use them. As this image by Alaskan Thru the Lens demonstrates, you can create an...

Anatolich’s photo of a winter wonderland makes you want to grab your warm clothes and head for the mountains. The use of framing - utilizing the trees to frame the mountain peak - helps make the...

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...