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Bike Trick by Dan Vojtêch


Bike Trick by Dan Vojtêch

Title: Bike Trick
Photograph by: Dan Vojtêch

What I Like About It: At first glance, I thought this was a cool photo of a guy doing bike tricks in front of a group of photographers in a dark room or arena. Upon further inspection, however, you can see that the lights are coming from photography light stands. In my opinion, this makes the shot even cooler. It gives you insight into how the shot was taken and it allows your imagination to roam free if you let it. You can just imagine a scenario where he's doing tricks in a room full of photographers or a crowded stadium.

London in Motion by Nasser Al-Thani(althani_1986)


London in Motion by Nasser Al-Thani(althani_1986)

Title: London in Motion
Photograph by: Nasser Al-Thani (althani_1986)

What I Like About It: This is a really great shot of Big Ben and a London bus car. One of the keys to great colors/light in outdoor photography is shooting during the golden ours which are right after sunrise and right before sunset. This photo captures that wonderful light. Another cool thing about this photo is the capture of the bus car. The exposure time length is just right. It gave the bus some great motion lines and half of the car is disappearing into the background. Overall, this a dynamic and interesting photo.

Tóm được rồi >:) by Ba Thanh Dinh


Tóm được rồi />:) by Ba Thanh Dinh(X.u.k.i)

Title: Tóm được rồi >:)
Photograph by: Ba Thanh Dinh (X.u.k.i)

What I Like About It: In honor of the wedding I attended on Saturday and the video of the wedding party dancing down the isle, I bring you this wedding photo. The great thing about this photo is the unconventional pose. Most wedding photos are taken with the bride and groom facing the photographer putting on a staged smile. This photo, however, throws away convention and has the couple jumping in the air, with the bride holding on to the groom's tie. I also think the red dooers in the background was a nice touch. It contrasts nicely with the couple without being too distracting.

Burn the sky by bast-86(Deviant Art)


Burn the sky by bast-86(Deviant Art)

Title: Burn the sky
Photograph by: bast-86 (Deviant Art)

What I Like About It: When you are taking photos of something as dynamic as fire, it is hard to capture the perfect photo. You must take several variables into consideration such as the timing of the picture, the amount of light you want to be captured, the composition of the fire, and you want any subjects to be well lit. This photo is a perfect example of how to take such a picture. The fire creates a fantastic shape, the fire breather is lit with just enough light, and the black background contrasts well with the fire. Check out some more great fire photos at bast's gallery.

Sucha Lefty by yasmeanie


Sucha Lefty by yasmeanie

Title: Sucha Lefty
Illustration by: yasmeanie

What I Like About It: This drawing is a great representation of the right side of the brain. It makes use of energy, creativity, vibrancy and color. It feels as if thoughts and ideas are bursting from the brain ready to be captured. Often times this is what the creative process is like. It is not an orderly process that can be repeated, but a meshing and organizing of many ideas.

Authority Blows Away by Felix Ajenjo


Authority Blows Away by Felix Ajenjo

Title: Authority Blows Away
Photo Manipulation by: Felix Ajenjo

What I Like About It: There is a lot of implied action in this piece. The police car seems to be evaporating, liquifying, and shattering apart. Even so, they are so well blended together that none of them stands out more than the others, and they seem to create a cohesive affect. The birds in the background create a nice affect. They appear to be cutting the car into pieces.

Catch Me If You Can by Magda Berny


Catch Me If You Can by Magda Berny

Title: Catch Me If You Can
Photo Collage by: Magda Berny

What I Like About It: You can't help but feel a wave of nostalgia rolling in when you see this photo. The looks on the childrens' faces are priceless. It takes you back to a world where everything was fun and uncomplicated. If you are having a down day, just look at this photo and you can't help but smile.

Yacare by kuntha


Yacare by kuntha

Title: Yacare
Photograph by: kuntha

What I Like About It: This is one of the best captures of nature in action that I have seen. The photograph is extremely well exposed, especially for an action shot. The dark color of the water contrasts nicely with the crocodiles mouth, and the focus is clearly on the subject as the everything else recedes in the background.

Digital Good Times by Felix Jackson Jr.


Digital Good Times by Felix Jackson Jr.

Title: Digital Good Times
Illustration by: Felix Jackson Jr.

What I Like About It: I'm not sure what the true meaning of this illustration is, but I view this as the transition from analog records to digital music. The record dissolving into ones and zeros represents this transition. This piece just goes to show that there are multiple ways to interpret something. Any way you look at it, this piece still rocks.

Ink Collaboration by Justin Maller and Chris Knight


Ink by Justin Maller

Project: Black Salt Mezzanine 2009
Title: Ink
Illustration by: Justin Maller
Photograph by: Chris Knight

What I Like About It: The collaboration between Justin and Chris is a great example of mixed media art. Justin takes Chris' photo and transforms it from a photo to a story. The addition of the paint being splattered and the mixture of colors and shapes makes this a dynamic and interesting image.