A Source of Photography Inspiration

Although cats can’t actually fly like birds do, their ability to leap incredible distances can make them seem like flying animals. Especially if you get a shot of a cat jumping mid-air, there seems to be little difference between them and floating creatures from outer space.

The old stained glass windows you find in churches are like a medieval form of photography. It’s as if someone made a photograph by hand and put it on display with a little help from the sun.

The Hindu festival of Holi has many names, depending on where you live: Phagwah, Doḷajātra, Dol Jatra, Basantotsav, and the Festival of Colours. Regardless of your country or language, though, Holi is always a spectacular and wild event.

Waiting for a bus to arrive can be a chore: time spent wondering how your day will turn out, whether you will be late to work or school. Or, waiting at a bus stop could increase anticipation of the journey ahead.

Stone bridges can seem like they’ll last for eternity–and look picturesque the entire time. No matter where you find them, whether in Scotland, America or China, they’re timeless.

Wooden casks or barrels may have been made famous for carrying people over waterfalls, but they also have the much less glamorous, though crucial, job in the aging of wine, whisky, and beer. Stored for sometimes years in a warehouse, or outside in the elements, they mostly provide dark, dusty, and orderly photographs.

Snowdrops tend to look a little sad with their heads hanging low, but these flowers actually signal that the cold winter days are coming to an end. This encouraging news makes the snowdrop a symbol of hope and new beginnings. On top of that, snowdrops are also a pretty flower to take pictures of.

Bulldogs have a reputation for being gruff and mean, but in reality, they just look goofy half the time. As evidence, here are 27 not-so-tough pictures of bulldogs.

Siamese cats are known for their striking blue eyes, which really stand out against their typically dark black or brown faces. These cats are naturally photogenic, therefore make great subjects for photos.

Dragonflies aren’t like most insects. Their poise in flight, the ability to seem at home resting on either land or water, and their captivating large eyes have contributed to dragonflies being the source of myths and lore around the world. In Japan they’re associated with courage and happiness, and in some Native American tribes they represent swiftness or purity.