Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, “happy accidents,” and alternative film processing are often considered part of the “Lomographic Technique”. It’s basically photography without a focus on perfection. This can create surprising results. Continue reading
Some people say that an eye is the window to the soul. You can also read someone’s emotions by looking at their eyes. This makes it the ideal subject for photography. Some photographers were able to capture absolutely amazing photographs of people’s eyes. In this article, I’ve collected some of the best of these photos. Enjoy! Continue reading
Love is in the air! Today is a celebration of love and affection. It’s traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other with gifts. My gift to you is this article in which you’ll find beautiful photography that can act as valentine’s day inspiration. Enjoy! Continue reading
A lot of photographers like to play with reflections in their photos. And as you can see from this collection, this can lead to interesting and surprising results. In this article you’ll find some of the best reflection photographs from around the world. Continue reading
Holger Pooten is a London based photographer. Thanks to his amazing eye for detail he can create these stunning photos. Because he is so skilled, he had the opportunity to work for well-known companies such as Nike, Adidas, Intel, Panasonic and Virgin. Let’s take a look at some of his creations: Continue reading
Markku Lahdesmaki is a photographer from Finland. His love for photography started when his uncle gave him a simple camera with a black and white film. He moved from taking snapshots of his family and shooting objects in a museum to having a small studio in his home town. After that he left to study and work abroad. For the past fifteen years, Markku has been living in Los Angeles with his wife and two boys. Continue reading
Underwater-photography comes with its own challenges compared to classical photography. It’s a completely different environment with certain limitations that the photographer has to keep in mind. But when the photographer can get everything right he can create beautiful photos. This time I’ve collected some amazing coral photographs. These photos really show the diversity in forms, colors and textures of coral reefs. Continue reading
Love is in the air! Today is a celebration of love and affection. It’s traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other with gifts. My gift to you is this article in which you’ll find beautiful photography that can act as valentine’s day inspiration. Enjoy! Continue reading
Inspiration can be found everywhere. People can draw inspiration from almost everything in this world: music, flowers, the sea, movies, animals… Sometimes, even something as simple as a stair can become a great source of inspiration. That’s why I’ve collected some of the most beautiful spiral stairs in this article. We should thank these photographers for capturing these great examples of inspirational architecture. Continue reading
Belgium might be a small country, but it’s filled with talented people. A few months ago I already showed you some of the beautiful creations of exceptionally talented photographer and film director Frank Uyttenhove. Today I’d like you to meet Koen Demuynck, another design guru with an amazing eye for detail. Continue reading
It’s time for a bit of photography inspiration. So how about a collection of some of the best long exposure photos? A lot of the photos that were made via this technique were shot in urban environments. I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of night-time long exposure photos of a highway.
But some photographers use this effect to shoot amazing photos of waterscapes. The combination of running water and long exposure often results in breathtaking photos. In this article you’ll find 30 beautiful examples of this photography approach. Enjoy! Continue reading
A lot of websites publish collections of winter photographs during this time of the year. But I prefer to look forward to the summer. After all: what’s better than lying at the poolside in the sun with a cocktail in your hand? In this article you’ll find 22 beautiful sun ray photographs that will help you to start dreaming of the summer of 2010. And perhaps they might give you some design inspiration. Continue reading
Erik Johansson brings realism to an entirely new level. His amazing photo manipulations make you wonder if this is an actual photograph or not. Erik is a freelance photographer from Gothenburg, Sweden. He gets his inspiration from artists such as Salvador Dali and M.C. Esher. His work has also been features in magazines such as Photo Art International and Advanced Photoshop Magazine. Continue reading
There are plenty of jaw-dropping photographs out there. Sometimes, a photograph can really be something special for someone. That’s why I asked several well-known designers about their favourite photograph. I’m sure you’re not surprised there’s quite a lot of diversity between these photographs. And don’t forget to post a comment and tell me what’s your favourite photograph. Continue reading
If you want to share you photographs with the rest of the world, then you should definitely publish your photos on Flickr. Flickr has probably one of the biggest photo collections in the world. You could also join a Flickr group. This group contains photographs from with a specific theme. In this post you’ll find 10 great Flickr groups for amateurs and professional photographers. Continue reading
There are quite a few magical places in this world. Venice is definitely one of them. This floating city always had something magical. It could be the water, it could be the architecture, it could be the people… who knows. Here’s a collection of beautiful photos of this great city. Continue reading
Most photographers have a pretty full schedule. That’s why it’s always nice to have some good photoshop actions. These actions can be a real time-saver, because they do something that would have taken you a couple of minutes in mere seconds. In this post you’ll find plenty free photoshop actions. Continue reading
We start this photography weekend with a bit of inspiration. Pink inspiration actually. I like this colour because it immediately grabs your attention (do you remember the Pink Ink logo?). Pink also symbolises calm feelings, relaxation and acceptance. Apparently, pink is also the universal colour of love. Continue reading
This weekend TheRoxor is the place to be for everyone who is passionate about photography. On Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November, I’ll be posting several micro-articles about everything that is related to photography. You can expect collections of great photography, photography tips and much more. Continue reading
Christoph Martin Schmid is perhaps one of the most talented photographers and directors out there. He has an amazing eye for detail and time after time he is able to produce inspiring photographs. He is able to tell an entire story via a simple snapshot, and that’s what sets him apart from the rest. Let’s take a look at some of his creations… Continue reading
DeviantArt can be a great source of inspiration, especially the photography section. You’ll find an amazing collection of photos from around the world. In this article I have collect 30 beautiful black & white portraits. You’ll see a lot of different poses, emotions, people, settings… that will hopefully inspire you as well. Continue reading
Cities can be a great source of inspiration. They’re a melting pot of different cultures, religions, businesses… Some artists try to capture the city’s spirit in photographs or graphic design. This often leads to amazing results.
In this article you’ll find various photographs from urban environments. There’s also a diversity in photography style between these photographers. Don’t forget to post a comment if you’ve found another great photo. Continue reading
Frank Uyttenhove is an exeptionally talented photographer and film director from Belgium. Thanks to his eye for detail and his amazing photo manipulation skills, he was able to produce these awesome photographs. Some of you might have seen some of his creations in magazines. Continue reading
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a photography technique that has become really popular over the last couple of years. The intention of HDR is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows. This often results in really colourful, vibrant and perhaps surreal photos.
I’ve collected 25 beautiful HDR photos. However, this list still isn’t complete. If you’ve found another great HDR, please post a comment and share them with the rest of the world. Continue reading
Mother Nature can be both savage and beautiful at the same time. Nothing illustrates this better than a lightning storm. Some photographers were able to capture the beauty of this awesome phenomena with their cameras. Enjoy! Continue reading
Architecture has come a long way. Thanks to modern building technology and materials, architects can create even more extreme buildings. This freedom sometimes results in amazing creations. Here are some of my favourites: Continue reading
We don’t often think about it, but we actually live on a beautiful planet. It would be a shame to destroy all of this. Some photographers tried to capture the essence of this beauty. I hope that these beautiful photographs can inspire you as much as they inspired me. Enjoy! Continue reading