Category: Sports Photograph: Matt Kelly There are some iconic shots of baseball and softball that we all know. The catch at the plate. The slide to avoid the out. And a huge swing to the fences. Matt's photograph of a softball catcher leaping to tag the runner is another iconic view at the sport, as he manages to catch the catcher giving her all to gain an out. The scene is perfect — you can see the anticipation of the umpire in the background. The photograph is sharp, and manages to capture lots of emotion without showing the runner's or … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Matt Kelly
Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Karl Hassel "Field Rage!!" Photographing wildlife requires a lot of patience, and more often than not, we may still not get the shots we had hoped to get. However, there are those other times where it really pays off and you get to experience and photograph something that makes it all worthwhile. I am grateful that our Photographer of the Day, Karl Hassel, put in the time to capture these fox kits at play. Photographing young wildlife is fun, but photographing them interacting with each other like this … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel
Photographer of the Day: Justin Flood
Category: Beauty Photographer: Justin Flood "Katrina Headshot" A simple, soft three-quarter photograph of Katrina earns her photographer Justin Flood Photofocus kudos for the beauty category. I love her open, expressive brown eyes with the single catchlight. Her dark hair frames her face then disappears into the almost completely black background. She is truly a beauty. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Justin Flood
Photographer of the Day: Milosh Kosanovich
Category: Travel Photographer: Milosh Kosanovich "Scattered Storms" I may be a bit partial to this because I live near Chicago and am in the city quite often. I love the drama in the light and clouds and it's always great to see a new point of view of an old familiar city. It's about being in the right place at the right time, but also about planning to be there and returning to the same spot over and over as conditions are constantly changing, different times of the day, different times of the year and ever changing weather … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Milosh Kosanovich
Photographer of the Day: Plane Motorsport 2014
Category: Sports Photograph: Plane Motorsport 2014 CAL CRUTCHLOW #35 This photograph of a motorcycle race is a perfect example of panning, where the background blurs as you follow the subject. I love the green of the racer's uniform and how it's reflected in the paint on the track as well. Great planning on the photographer's part! Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Plane Motorsport 2014
Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Peter Weckesser "Morning Light" Sometimes I need to spend time looking at photos of wide open spaces. I feel that these types of photos have the power to transport the minds eye out into the world and just take it all in. There's not any action to see, no amazing sunset, no cute animals, just clear blue sky, a distant horizon, and lots of room to roam. Peter Weckesser, our Photographer of the Day, thoughtfully composed the image with a strong foreground element, leading lines of the clouds and water's … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser
Photographer of the Day: Phillip Osborne
Category: Beauty Photographer: Phillip Osborne "Brittany M." Today's Photofocus Photographer of the Day for Beaty is Phillip Osborne. "Brittany M." is a study in warm colors of a young woman outdoors late in the day. The sun has set behind her. The floral print dress places her as a gorgeous flower rising in the field of rich greenery. Photographer Osborne made the image with a Pentax K-3 and Sigma lens on location at Overlook Park in Belton, Texas. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Phillip Osborne
Photographer of the Day: Wasim Muklashy
Category: Travel Photographer: Wasim Muklashy "Along the Watchtower" Wasim's caption for this image is "An olympic national park high divide loop zen moment, along the watchtower." I love finding these Zen Moment images and can just imagine standing there breathing in the mountain air and witnessing such beauty. A very beautifully composed and captured moment. The whole scene is so serene and just screams nature. I highly suggest clicking on his name to see the full vertical image as I had to crop for this feature post. Originally … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Wasim Muklashy
Photographer of the Day: Benjo Rulona
Category: Street Photography Photograph: Lanterns Everywhere by Benjo Rulona “Mesmerizing" is the first word that pops into my head when describing Benjo Rulona’s image “Lanterns Everywhere”. The number of lanterns could have become overwhelming, bordering on the abstract. Repeating shapes and patterns in artwork walk a fine line between interesting and confusing, but the photographer made some smart choices in creating this image to avoid that. The low angle of the image is probably the most important choice made, giving us a sense of … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Benjo Rulona
Photographer of the Day: Scott Westhoven
Category: Sports Photograph: Scott Westhoven Scott puts a perfect cap on summer with this first-person sailing photograph. The colors on the sailboat, while subdued, pop against the blue water and skies. It makes you wonder where the sailor is headed, and what journeys he may have experienced. A great shot that really captures summer as it winds down. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Scott Westhoven
Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Ramunas Kr "In the Eye" I do have a thing for owls, and especially their eyes. The piercing gaze of an owl sees all, and I love this close up shot that fills the frame. Excellent detail, warm color, and a hint of sky reflected in its luminous eye. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr
Photographer of the Day: Tom Turnwald
Category: Travel Photographer: Tom Turnwald "Park Avenue Trail Moab" I really like that this is a shot I've not seen before from Arches National Park. The string of clouds across the sky really adds a nice soft contrast to the sharpness of the rock and creates triangular shapes across the image bringing us from the top corner down to the right and back down to the left so we can explore the whole scene. A centered composition really works here. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Facebook here. To learn how your work can … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Tom Turnwald
Photographer of the Day: RBS62
Category: Beauty Photographer: RBS62 "Tanya-2" RBS62 take the honors as the Beauty category Photofocus Photographer of the Day. His "Tayna-2" is of a fairy tale inspired earth mother relaxing in a wooded glen. The soft light falls off into the darkening background. It highlight's the model's fair skin and auburn hair. She peers off into the forest. What does she see? Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: RBS62
Photographer of the Day: Dean Holland
Category: Street Photography Photograph: Untitled by Dean Holland Dean Holland’s Untitled image is a great example of a “decisive moment”, as the man looks away from his phone to take in the scene before him. We all know how much technology affects our lives, so many of us seem glued to our smart phone screens instead of seeing the world around us. This ancient architecture had the power to pull him away from his phone for a moment, his engagement with the beauty of it makes you want to be there seeing it as well. The composition makes … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Dean Holland
Photographer of the Day: dizbin
Category: Sports Photograph: dizbin "air" This photograph describes minimalism at its best. The amount of negative space draws your eye right to the diver. It's clean and simple, and yet you can only guess what comes next...and why he's wearing a pair of Adidas sneakers into the water. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: dizbin
Photographer of the Day: Murray Fox
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Murray Fox "Rainbow Lorikeet" What a stunner! The color and detail are just unbelievable. The active stance in the tree gives the lorikeet the look of a dinosaur preparing to pounce. Even though there is a lot of potential distractions from the surrounding branches it is hard to look away from the intensity of the bird's red eye and brilliant plumage. Well done, and thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Murray Fox
Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Category: Beauty Photographer: Fitz Crittle "The Difference" Once again, Fitz Crittle is the Photofocus Photographer of the Day with his portrait entitled "The Difference." The simple setting of the model leaning against a white wall becomes a striking composition of contrasts: black and white, dark lips and pink nails, messy hair and perfect makeup. Often simplicity speaks most eloquently. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger
Category: Travel Photographer: Steve Stanger "View from 9/11 Memorial" This is a really unique perspective which I have never seen. There are great leading lines and framing to guide us down through the image to the city and reflections. The tones emphasize the steel, sterile and cold feeling this has which I imagine is how it feels to be standing there at the 9/11 Memorial. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger
Photographer of the Day: Jeff Clouet
Category: Street Photography Photograph: “Path to the Heavens” by Jeff Clouet Jeff Clouet’s image “Path to the Heavens” is a strong example of using leading lines and a vanishing point to convey both movement and depth in a scene. The bright light at the top of the escalator acts as the vanishing point, conjuring up imagery of the “light at the end of the tunnel” and other symbolic concepts. Meanwhile, it also leaves it up to the viewer to imagine what is there. The photographer's choices in where to place the lines in the scene result in … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jeff Clouet
Photographer of the Day: Bill Klemm
Category: Sports Photograph: Bill Klemm Bill does an amazing job with this photo, showing the determination on the child's face as she completes a 1-kilometer run. The tongue and eyes go a long way to tell the story of the girl getting ready to cross the finish line. Originally shared with the Photofocus Facebook community right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Bill Klemm
Photographer of the Day: Peter Bergen Henegouwen
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Peter Bergen Henegouwen "Ursus Arctos" Brown bears are truly one of the most interesting and awe inspiring animals to see in the wild. Each bear seems to have its own personality and unique appearance. Their size, and the way they look back at you, will give you pause to consider your place in the hierarchy of nature. It is not fear that they engender, but rather respect and the thrill that comes with seeing such a powerful, intelligent, and curious animal. Peter has wonderfully captured those qualities … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Bergen Henegouwen
Photographer of the Day: Naufragia
Category: Beauty Photographer: Naufragia "Sea of Tears" Naufragia is a photographer from Mérida, Venezuela and new to the Photofocus Flickr group. Her submission, "Sea of Tears," shows her model bending back as if in grief. Having her in a pool with bubbles surrounding and the fabric of her gown flowing makes the feeling come to life. Her use of color completes the composition. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Naufragia
Photographer of the Day: Michael Hutchinson
Category: Travel Photographer: Michael Hutchinson "Window Treatment" Travel images aren't always about the big picture, it's good to also capture the bits and pieces of where we are. Images like this one take us back to smaller, more intimate moments that occur when we are traveling. The juxtaposition of the bar warning us to keep out with the warm yellow flowers welcoming us makes an interesting subject here. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Hutchinson
Photographer of the Day: Gary Radler
Category: Street Photography Photograph: "Junk traveling towards Hong Kong Island" by Gary Radler The term "contrast" in photography describes the difference between light and dark areas in an image. In more common usage, "contrast" is used to describe the quality of things being strikingly different from each other. The greater the difference, the greater the contrast. In both photographic and everyday terms, Gary Radler's image "Junk traveling towards Hong Kong Island" is an excellent use of contrast. You find striking differences … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Gary Radler
Photographer of the Day: Brady
Category: Sports Photograph: Brady "Indianapolis 500" Brady gets a different view of the excitement at the Indianapolis 500, focusing on capturing a wide shot of the ground with cars driving past in the background. It's a great alternative if you don't have your telephoto on you or that special access to get you down to the track! Brady managed to capture the event in a nutshell, showcasing the waving and clapping crowd along with the cars whizzing by. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr community right here. You can be the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Brady
Photographer of the Day: P Matthews
Category: Nature Photographer: P Matthews "Harmony" Thank you P Matthews for demonstrating the importance of looking around even when you are looking at something as spectacular as Mount St. Helens. It is so very easy to get fixated on "the shot" that we can miss all kinds of wonder happening behind us. I think this photo is absolutely stunning. The colors of the sky and foreground, coupled with the softness of the light paint an idyllic scene. Thanks for sharing with our group. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: P Matthews
Photographer of the Day: Bert de Bruin
Category: Beauty Photographer: Bert de Bruin "Jules" With an apparent nod to HBO's Game of Thrones "Jules" makes Bert de Bruin the Photofocus Photographer of the Day for Beauty. In this striking composition, Jules' piercing gaze and focused demeanor warns the view of possible violence from her broadsword. This intense study is a tribute to the skills of photographer de Bruin and the character acting of Jules herself. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Bert de Bruin
Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Ravichandran
Category: Travel Photographer: Prabhu Ravichandran "Serenity" I love that Prabhu chose to put himself into this amazing landscape. So many times we don't want to ruin a natural setting with people or ourselves but then we get back from our holiday and have no photos of ourselves from our trip. Prabhu's done this in a very tasteful and storytelling way. He is not obstructing any of the scenery and has evoked exactly what he titled this in his image. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. You can be the Photofocus … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Prabhu Ravichandran
Photographer of the Day – Denis Malciu
Category: Street Photography Photograph: “6” by Denis Malciu What at first glance is a simple scene of three women sharing a row of seats reveals a striking study in opposites and contrasting elements. On one side, a lone adult with the closed body language of crossed arms and legs, and a solemn expression that gives her an air of seeming weariness or defensiveness. On the other, two young women laughing together, their legs intertwined in friendship and the energy of youth. Alone vs. together, adult vs. youth, quiet vs. loud, irritation … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day – Denis Malciu
Photographer of the Day: Camilo Getzamá
Category: Sports Photograph: Camilo Getzamá "Night race" Camilo gives us a shot of a go-cart race, which is noticeably sharp. By selecting to edit this in black and white, some deep contrasts are made between the road and the go-cart driver. I love the angle here — it just adds to the smooth movement that's already present. Originally shared with the Photofocus Facebook community right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Camilo Getzamá
