A Source of Photography Inspiration

Tire swings are surprisingly versatile photography subjects. Their doughnut shape makes their silhouettes eye-catching, especially in black and white or sunset photos.

Paintbrushes and paint are used most often to create art. Here, through a camera lens, they become their own colorful works of art.

Cultural icons like Hello Kitty are so pervasive that they can sneak into your pictures quite easily. Even when you focus on them, though, they can bring a different atmosphere to the photo than you intended.

Having a treehouse is like having a separate universe you can escape to. You’re literally above the world, with birds and bugs (and a pile of books) to keep you company. Pictures of treehouses are like keyholes, looking into that special universe ruled by children and child-like adults.

The southern and mid-western United States are heading into tornado season now. Although living in ‘tornado alley’ is a frightening idea for some people, it’s the most exhilarating time of the year for storm chasers, who get spectacular images while tracking tornadoes.

When cats aren’t cute, they’re eerie. The way they creep about mysteriously, suddenly showing up without a sound, justifies their reputation as spooky, bewitched animals. Sometimes, the only part of a cat you can see is its shadow or silhouette, as it sits by a window, in a tree, or on a rooftop.

Animals are cute–there’s no doubt about that. And they are often at their cutest when they’re absorbed in what they’re eating.

Like yoga, martial arts are partly physical and partly mental/spiritual. Although jump kicks and karate chops look cool (especially in photos), the biggest achievements in martial arts are often more abstract, like staying calm and self-controlled.

Irish Wolfhounds are one of the most interesting looking dog breeds, and with their wiry coats and large stature, they can look very menacing from afar. They are the tallest of dog breeds, and are named for their purpose as opposed to their appearance, since they were primarily used in the hunting of wolves.

Dinosaur skeletons give a sense of awe, partly because of their prehistoric age and partly because they look terrifying. As if their gigantic size wasn’t intimidating enough, museums often add special lighting or sound effects to make the dinosaur seem even more sinister and impressive.