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
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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
Photographer of the Day: Darren M
Category: Beauty Photographer: Darren M Photo: Isabella in the Arcade Pink is the order of the day in "Isabella in the Arcade" by our Photographer of the Day Darren M. The candy color surrounds Isabella framing her with wondrous recedeing patterns in the background. Her lips echo the color scheme while her eyes hold our attention. 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: Darren M
Photographer of the Day: Stròlic Furlàn – Davide Gabino
Category: Architecture Photographer: Stròlic Furlàn - Davide Gabino Photo: I Colori di Bologna The curving field of view with the compressed ancient structures along with their multiple colors is an obvious choice. "I Colori di Bologna" or in English "The Colors of Bologna" have earned Stròlic Furlàn - Davide Gabino the title of Photofocus Photographer of the Day. This photo goes to show that the architecture doesn't have to be brand new or super tall to be impressive and eye-catching. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Stròlic Furlàn – Davide Gabino
Photographer of the Week: July 9 – 13, 2018
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, beauty, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. This month we featured astrophotography photographs, and July will bring wedding photographs. As dedicated writers for Photofocus, we come across a lot of photographs. The photographs we choose every week have not only impressed us, but they've also inspired and invigorated, giving us new ideas on how to approach our … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: July 9 – 13, 2018
Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Category: Astrophotography Photographer: Michael Hoffman Photo: “Night Light” Michael's photograph, taken at East Point Lighthouse in Heislerville, NJ, is a beautifully composed image. With the lighthouse to the left lighting up the night sky, the stars are bright and airy. The light painting done on some of the landscape helps to bring contrast between the lighthouse and the rest of the scene as well. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Hoffman
Steve Glynn’s Tintype Portrait Project
Steve Glynn makes portraits using the tintype process (learn more about tintypes in this article) and a large format camera. This combination is striking — it yields a very shallow depth of field and a unique and irreplicable photograph. The picture is recorded directly onto a metal sheet, and I'm struck by the finiteness. This picture cannot be shared instantly on Facebook, but it is a long-lasting medium and the photos will surely outlast Facebook itself. I think you'll enjoy this short film about Glynn's continuing project. Big Red from … [Read more...] about Steve Glynn’s Tintype Portrait Project
Photographer of the Day: Emanuele UbOldi
Category: Street Photographer: Emanuele UbOldi Photo: “Jaipur - Rajasthan” I can't help it — this image by Emanuele UbOldi, "Jaipur - Rajasthan," tugged at my mommy heart strings. I mean look at that face! How could you not love it? Those eyes say it all. 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: Emanuele UbOldi
Photographer of the Day: Joe_r
Category: Outdoor Photographer: Joe_r Photo: “White Rocks View” I've always been curious about infrared photography, but have yet to give it a try. It is photos like this that always pique my interest. I love the colors and the otherworldly feel it provides. Aside from the infrared aspect, I really love the composition and the view off into the distance. 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: Joe_r
Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Category: Beauty Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: Abby in the Park 2 This is a classic theme in the art of beauty. A woman in a light colored flowered dress with a train stands in a serene meadow. She looks down and away, lost in thought. The contrasting colors of her outfit against the verdant forest bring her to the front of the composition. 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: Matt Harvey
Category: Architecture Photographer: Matt Harvey Photo: Rise An iconic building for a legendary hotel chain earns Photographer of the Day kudos for its creator Matt Harvey. The new Mandarin Oriental at City Center stretches into the Las Vegas skyline. The insightful use of a 7.5mm fisheye lens focuses attention on the MO zen logo for the hospitality palace. Early morning light and the rising sun make a colorful statement of the new architecture rising in the Nevada desert. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Matt Harvey
Photographer of the Week: July 2 – 6, 2018
Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, beauty, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. This month we featured astrophotography photographs, and July will bring wedding photographs. As dedicated writers for Photofocus, we come across a lot of photographs. The photographs we choose every week have not only impressed us, but they've also inspired and invigorated, giving us new ideas on how to approach our … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: July 2 – 6, 2018
How To Make Self-Portraits: The Cheap And Easy Way
As some of you might now know, I am the kind of person that can be a perfectionist, but sometimes I also can be lazy. Reaaaaaaally lazy. Perhaps you can relate, you know, when you just don't want to do anything complicated, you just want to have fun! That's exactly how I felt when I did some really cool, easy and fun self-portraits. How to do it with minimal equipment and literally no setup - right here right now? Read on! So yesterday I was by myself at home, kind of bored, looking for something creative to do with my photography. Then, … [Read more...] about How To Make Self-Portraits: The Cheap And Easy Way
Photographer of the Day: Ken Lee
Category: Astrophotography Photographer: Ken Lee Photo: “Red Menace” Ken captures a one-of-a-kind astrophotography image here, taken from inside an old military vehicle at a decommissioned World War II airfield. Ken's technique of lighting the interior of the vehicle with a flashlight works well here, as I love the contrast between the red interior and the blue skies above. 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: Ken Lee
Photographer of the Day: Cinzio Farinelli
Category: Street Photographer: Cinzio Farinelli Photo: “Torino pride ritratto” This image, "Torino pride ritratto" by Cinzio Farinelli, caught my eye for its unique color contrasts. I love the warrior-like face paint and adorable do dog he's so lovingly kissing. 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: Cinzio Farinelli
Photographer of the Day: Donna Martin
Category: Nature Photographer: Donna Martin Photo: “Beautiful Cascade” Ah, time for a break by a cool and refreshing stream. Just looking at it makes me thirsty! I love the use of a slow shutter to smooth out the water, and make it appear even more tranquil. The brown warmth of the ledge under the water provides a nice contrast. 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: Donna Martin
Photographer of the Day: Kristian Bjornstad
Category: Beauty Photographer: Kristian Bjornstad Photo: Philadelphia 1 This is a very well styled portrait that is a casual catch at first glance. Look closer. See the hatband that matches her hair? The pinstripes in her jacket do too. The blue background makes the lady stand out as a good portrait must. This one 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: Kristian Bjornstad
What Happens in Your Next 30 Days?
July just started. It’s a busy month for most photographers, and this one will be no different. Last year, was it better or worse? More work, less work? It’s likely that this month won’t be too different from last month. And the following month. Lots to do, some exhausting days, a few BBQs here and there. If You’re Happy With the Way Things Are, Keep Doing What You’re Doing Otherwise, you may want to spend a little time to find your own superpowers, and to warp speed your life in the direction it’s meant to go. To unlock, unblock and … [Read more...] about What Happens in Your Next 30 Days?
Photographer of the Day: Tim Karas
Category: Architecture Photographer: Tim Karas Photo: “Coiled” Tim's photograph of the grand staircase inside the Rookery, in Chicago, really captures the depth and beauty that the little details can provide. The railings here are just stunning, and the window decorations just encapsulate the building's marvel even more so. The way Tim captures the staircase makes it truly grand, emphasizing the scale and the details it provides. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Tim Karas
Being in the Zone — Photographically
I am older than most of you. In some cases, much older. Every day for me is a miracle. I've had medical problems that sound like I'm a character in a horror movie. Sometimes, when you're an old man with medical issues, life is a little hard. But then you remember — you're a photographer. You get paid to transmit emotion with a camera and all of a sudden you feel like you're 18 again! Despite the freak show that is my life, when I grab a camera and go out into the field, looking for birds to make famous, all is well. When I remember my … [Read more...] about Being in the Zone — Photographically
Photographer of the Day: Plane Sight Images
Category: Street Photographer: Plane Sight Images Upon first glance, this tends to be your typical scene in front of a coffee shop or retail space, with a woman sitting in a chair, petting her dog. But upon closer glance, you see a boy in the window, staring at the woman intensely. It makes for quite the comical composition and helps to elevate the photograph to be something truly unique. When it comes to street photography, children are great subjects to show their happiness and emotion. Here, a boy picks out which watermelon to buy … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Plane Sight Images
Photographer of the Day: Peter Hickson
Category: Sports Photographer: Peter Hickson "Travelling at speed" Peter does a nice job here using panning in this shot of a windsurfer. With the background blurred, the windsurfer is crystal sharp, and the contrast between the different colors present really helps to elevate this to the next level. 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: Peter Hickson
Photographer of the Day: Martijn van der Nat
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Martijn van der Nat "Treebeard" What an amazing tree! I love the use of the starburst created by using a small aperture to really make this photo come alive. So warm and mysterious. Straight from Middle Earth. 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: Martijn van der Nat
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening "Betty Page Rocketeer" Cosplay is a very popular form of beauty photography. Who doesn't love to dress up? After all, that's really what fashion is all about. This photograph crosses genres with a pinup model, Christy Blood Empress, putting her Betty Page character into the outfit of comic book hero "The Rocketeer." This portrait is expressive, engaging and just plain fun. Originally posted to the Photofocus Flickr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Anna Savino
Category: Travel Photographer: Anna Savino - "Vulci" I love the softness of the light in this and the way the wooden railing leads me into the image to the castle and across the bridge. The colors in the railing also reflected in the bridge and the rocks along the water complete the trip through this lovely scene. Originally shared in the Photofocus Community on Google+ here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Anna Savino
We Want to See Your Wedding Photographs!
If you haven't already heard yet, starting in July, Photofocus is making some changes to our Photographer of the Day feature. The new schedule will look like this: Monday: Architecture Tuesday: Beauty, curated by Kevin Ames Wednesday: Outdoor, curated by Rob Sylvan Thursday: Street, curated by Erin Holmstead Friday: Flex category, curated by Bryan Esler Our new flex category will be changing each month. In July, we're highlighting astrophotography images by our readers. And in August, we're going full-blown wedding. That's right — we want … [Read more...] about We Want to See Your Wedding Photographs!
Photographer of the Week: June 18 ~ 22, 2018
Weekdays, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street, respectively. Each selected picture earns its maker the title "Photofocus Photographer of the Day." Their work has impressed us and we hope, it touches, inspires & invigorates you as well. Our curators explain what they love about the image they have chosen. These are quick thoughts to help each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. Every Sunday, the Photofocus Photographer … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: June 18 ~ 22, 2018
Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan
Category: Street Photographer: Pat Callahan "San Juan La Laguna-This One!" When it comes to street photography, children are great subjects to show their happiness and emotion. Here, a boy picks out which watermelon to buy from a street vendor in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. The black and white treatment gives the photograph a subtle urban feel, which really helps to amplify the scene. Originally shared with the Photofocus Flickr group right here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Pat Callahan
Photographer of the Day: Johann Walter Bantz
Category: Sports Photographer: Johann Walter Bantz "we don’t play boxing" This portrait of a boxer does a really great job of showcasing the training process. There's some anticipation present with the boxer, and the capture gives us a great view of the world behind the sport. The black and white treatment strengthens the viewpoint here, as it gives a slight edginess to the shot. 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: Johann Walter Bantz
