Inspirational Photos of the Day

Donnnnnny’s shot wins today’s prize of Inspirational Photo of the Day for his use of foreground interest to draw you into the scene. The rocks give this image lots of texture and also act as leading...

Sean offers up a gorgeous photo of Gougane Barra Lake that shows the value of waiting until dusk to capture your landscape shots. The darker tones of the sky give this image tons of drama while the...

Gary A. Randall is at it again, this time with this incredible image of Mount Hood. Not only does the reflection in the lake add drama and depth to the shot, but the fog gives this image an almost...

If you’re looking for a way to create a more unique portrait, just have a look at this image by Les Atkins. The high-up perspective from which the shot was taken allowed Les to use the color of the...

As if the city’s skyline and vibrant lights weren’t enough to catch your attention, Mike K also incorporated fireworks into this beautiful cityscape shot. By keeping the immediate foreground dark,...

Artur Stanisz does it again with another magical landscape photo, this one of Mt. Thor on Baffin Island. The vertical orientation of the image really makes the shot, giving us a clear view not only...

Sometimes, landscapes can be so full of detail that they become distracting. However, as George so aptly demonstrates, it’s possible to create an impressive shot by restricting your view. Here, the...

One challenge of photographing landscapes is finding new and interesting ways to capture them. Brad Scott does just that in this aerial view that turns the landscape into something that feels almost...

In this beautiful portrait, Lori Hillis demonstrates that a shallow depth of field isn’t just for blurring the background. By incorporating foreground elements that are blurry, Lori has created a...

One of the great things about photography is that there are so many tools at our disposal for taking and editing images. This photo, taken on an iPhone by Mariko Klug, has a moody goodness about it...