Category: Beauty Photographer: Christian Photo: "The dancer" Dance is alluring, energetic and beautiful. The dancer by Christian shows grace, style and effortless motion all in a single photograph. Her extended arms in a wing-like costume combine with her strong profile to make this image compelling. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Christian
Photographer of the Day: Trevor Ager
Category: Beauty Photographer: Trevor Ager Photo: "Shaped by Nature" A deep navy blue sky somewhat obscured by clouds barely lets the moonglow through to create the background for the scraggly tree that stands in silhouette. A woman seemingly grows out of the ground next to it. She is wrapped in pink flowing fabric. This photograph, Shaped by Nature, has everything in it. Forboding. Death. Life. Hope. It's simply wonderful. This is one that a different story appears each time it's viewed. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Trevor Ager
Photographer of the Day: Allan Jones
Category: Beauty Photographer: Allan Jones Photo: "Holly Norpac" This intimate closeup portrait of model Holly Norpac is stunning, dynamic and arresting all at once. Her eyes rivet anyone viewing this study in sepia. Her simple bandana headdress, large earrings and multi-hued dreads frame a face that shines in porcelain splendor. Her eyes. Oh my! Her eyes. Enough said. This one speaks for itself. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Allan Jones
Photographer of the Day: Fabio Pirovano
Category: Street Photographer: Fabio Pirovano Photo: “FRAMURA STATION AUGUST 2018” Fabio Pirovana's image "FRAMURA STATION AUGUST 2018" is colorfully vibrant. It exudes emotion and the leading lines are spot on, dragging your eye right across the image. The shutter drag makes you feel like your right there as it comes rushing by. Its perfection and I am obsessed! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Fabio Pirovano
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening Photo: "She Shimmers in Green" Cosplay once again takes honors in the beauty category. In She Shimmers in Green, Photographer of the Day, Michael Greening, interprets the character Sam from Totally Spies. Model, Alicia Marie, displays the power of her inspiration. The beautifully lit portrait brings this animated television hero to life. Samantha is the rational, logical intellectual member of the team. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Mark Meyer
Category: Architecture Photographer: Mark Meyer Photo: “Underground Train” So much of architectural art is how the shape of our spaces affect us both visually and emotionally. In this view, Mark Meyer shows how something as utilitarian as a train station can be energizing to us visually, as the design of the space seems to transport us as would the subway ride. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Mark Meyer
Photographer of the Day: Amaurie Ramirez
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Amaurie Ramirez Photo: “Mighty Skogafoss” A powerful photo of a powerful landscape. I like the centering of the waterfall, and the way it looks as though the weight of the water is pulling the land down with it. This photo is also full of wonderful contrasts of light and dark, of smooth and rough textures, and vibrant and flat colors. All of this combining into a photo I keep coming back to discover more and more. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Amaurie Ramirez
Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Category: Beauty Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: Reflecting Chicago Take a bathing beauty posing on a dark sandy beach washed with lakeside surf. Add a skyline of Chicago. Blur appropriately. Earn kudos as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. The authenticity of Reflecting Chicago is the asphalt-like texture on which the model reclines. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Photographer of the Day: cinzio Farinelli
Category: Architecture Photographer: cinzio Farinelli Photo: “genoa architecture” It’s certainly enticing when a photo can convey the stately elegance of a structure. In this photo, both the concept and craftsmanship are clearly conveyed in this classic Italian palace. The small bird offers scale, and note the perfect rendering of the vertical columns. While this can be rendered in post, it’s usually best to accomplish with a view camera or tilt-shift lens. Check out this article to read more on camera movements and their … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: cinzio Farinelli
Photographer of the Day: Arvind Ramachander
Category: Weddings Photographer: Arvind Ramachander Photo: “Lights. Colors. Action” I'm always fascinated by what we think of as "non-traditional" weddings. I attended my first Indian wedding last summer, and it was by far one of the most fun times I've had! In this photograph, Arvind captures the Talambralu, a part of the wedding where the bride and groom pour rice on each other's heads to symbolize prosperity. The colors and emotion in this are just stunning, and Arvind does a fantastic job of capturing the moment. Originally shared … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Arvind Ramachander
Photographer of the Day: Monoauge
Category: Street Photographer: Monoauge Photo: “Brooklyn 2018” After getting in the car and seeing 103º on the thermostat, I just kept thinking all I wanted to do was dunk my head in a bucket of water. So when I saw this image titled "Brooklyn 2018" by Monoauge I thought 'This dude is a genius! Why didn't I think to do this?' Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Monoauge
Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Karl Hassel Photo: “The Crown Jewel........” I've always been fascinated by hummingbirds, and it is always a thrill to see one flitting between flowers in the garden. However, I've never been lucky enough to come upon a nest, so I was pleased to see this delightful capture of nest with two small beaks poking up for their meal. It is easy to see why they are so hard to spot with the most excellent camouflage and their tiny size. The green wash of color makes for a serene background to this little scene. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel
Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Category: Beauty Photographer: Fitz Crittle Photo: This is Too Heavy The bejeweled full-finger ring leads us to the model's striking eyes, her face is ringed in golden curls. I love the quiet beauty of this photograph. Do you wonder what she might be getting ready to say? Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger
Category: Architecture Photographer: Steve Stanger Photo: “Asbury Casino (What's left), Asbury Park NJ” While this is a ruin, rather than a vibrant usable structure at the capture of the image, it is a great structure! Not only can we see the architect’s intent as to the structure’s shape and feel, but we can see the bones of the building as well. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger
Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan
Category: Street Photographer: Pat Callahan Photo: “France World Cup Celebration in Paris” I love Pat Callahan's image titled "France World Cup Celebration." It makes you feel like you are right there with everyone screaming your head off as Kylian Mbappe the 'teenage sensation' scored in a World Cup final. You can almost feel the excitement and rush! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan
Photographer of the Day: Brandon Kopp
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Brandon Kopp Photo: “Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park, OH HDR” This wonderful photo has the feel of being captured on the set of "Lord of the Rings." Reading Brandon's description he explains that this photo was the result of finding the waterfalls dry and turning to another subject, the winding staircase. He goes on to explain that this was going to be a throwaway shot until he started doing some post processing and came upon a result he liked. It just goes to show that you can find unexpected … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Brandon Kopp
Photographer of the Day: jeff Clouet
Category: Architecture Photographer: jeff Clouet Photo: “Le Bon Marche” Architecture in many ways is the marriage of edifice and art. This whimsical creation demonstrates the imaginative and creative component of architecture, using an optical illusion to create fun! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: jeff Clouet
Photographer of the Day: Sarah Wayte
Category: Weddings Photographer: Sarah Wayte Photo: “Blessing” In Sarah's photo, she explains the bride's love for animals, and how important it was to have both her and the groom in photos with her animals. In addition to the horse photo, Sarah took photographs of the couple with goats as well. I love the expression on the couple's faces, as it just screams "love" for this horse, which is fitting given the theme of the day. The composition here is perfect — Sarah does a great job of filling the frame and capturing the emotion of the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Sarah Wayte
Photographer of the Day: Scott Westhoven
Category: Street Photographer: Scott Westhoven Photo: “Untitled” Scott Westhoven's image completely caught my eye and caused me to do a double take. At first glance, I had no idea what I was looking at. It wasn't until I zoomed in closer that I notice all the detail. Made me appreciate a fellow artists difference of perspective. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Scott Westhoven
Photographer of the Day: Andrew Slater
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Andrew Slater Photo: “Crossing Paths” X marks the spot, and what a spot it is! The vibrant colors are what caught my eye at first, but the composition of the crossing walkways are what made me choose this for Photographer of the Day. What makes this such a winning photo in my view is the combination of stunning color, simplicity of scene and the rich meaning evoked by the concept of a crossroads. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Andrew Slater
Photographer of the Day: KBT Images
Category: Beauty Photographer: KBT Images Photo: Elegance and Simplicity The title of this photograph, "Elegance and Simplicity," says it all as far as I'm concerned. The woman looks directly at us in what appears to be total attention the to her viewer. She is relaxed, composed and, well, quietly elegant. This is very well done, indeed. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: KBT Images
Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Category: Architecture Photographer: Michael Hoffmann Photo: 1200 Intrepid This image is everything a substantive architectural photo should be. It highlights the effort and imagination of the architect. It shows the structure as the designer most likely wished it to be experienced. It precisely renders vertical lines as plumb, most likely using either a view camera or tilt-shift lens. Lastly, it’s just plain fun! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Photographer of the Day: Don Komarechka
Category: Astrophotography Photographer: Don Komarechka Photo: “Crystal Cosmos” Sometimes fisheye lenses can just take a photograph to the next level. This is one of those cases. Don's "Crystal Cosmos" is captured beautifully. Upon first glance, I thought he had shot this through a cave opening, but it's actually the fisheye lens giving the round, circular frame surrounding it. It complements the star trails very well, and it has quite the dizzying effect (in a good way). The colors pop and draw your eyes up to the sky filled with star … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Don Komarechka
Photographer of the Day: Monty Montgomery
Category: Street Photographer: Monty Montgomery Photo: “A woman, a balloon and a dude walking” Monty Montgomery's image, "A woman, a balloon and a dude walking," stood out to me for this week's Photographer of the day for his unconventional approach with his angle. I love when artists get creative and really break those so-called 'photography rules' and Monty did it beautifully. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Monty Montgomery
Photographer of the Day: David Simon
Category: Outdoor Photographer: David Simon Photo: “Waterfall - Isle of Skye - Scotland” While I'm always a sucker for a good waterfall photo, it was the fantastic light that made me pause. Absolutely gorgeous! Technically perfect, wonderful colors, and razor sharp. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: David Simon
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening Photo: She Charges into Danger... Cosplay is one of the new forms of beauty photography. Here, Photofocus Photographer of the Day Michael Greening returns with "She Charges into Danger..." his take on Lara Croft as portrayed by Genieve Marie at WonderCon. This simply lit studio portrait is playful yet serious. Note the orange barrels on her guns. They indicate that this is truly make believe with toy weapons, not real pistols. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Tiberio Frascari
Category: Architecture Photographer: Tiberio Frascari Photo: Gibellina (Sicilia): Sistema delle Piazze di Franco Purini e Laura Thermes. This is a perfect construct, showing converging lines meeting the edge frames. The vanishing point draws the viewer into the frame, while the sky puts a sense of place to its outdoor setting. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Tiberio Frascari
Photographer of the Day: Nic Taylor
Category: Astrophotography Photographer: Nic Taylor Photo: “Plas Curig” I really like Nic's usage of putting a tree in the foreground of this shot. While the night sky is impressive, the lit tree is what really brings it all together, especially in terms of bringing in a new color to the scene. There's so much to look at here, and it creates a great overall nightscape. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Nic Taylor
Photographer of the Day: Monoauge
Category: Street Photographer: Monoauge Photo: “Earhairdontcare, NYC 2018” If this image, "Earhairdontcare, NYC 2018" by Monoauge, doesn't make you feel like you are walking the streets of New York City I don't know what will. Great perspective shown "ear"....get it! :) Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Monoauge
Photographer of the Day: Phil Campbell
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Phil Campbell Photo: “All in a Row” Simplicity and tranquility. I love the line formed by the family, with the symmetry of the adult geese at the front and back of the line. The mist in the air helps to separate the geese from the background, as well as add another element of interest to the scene. The gentle touch of light across the necks of the goslings is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Phil Campbell
