The water is perhaps the most available reflection surface known in the nature we see every day. Its power to mirror and reflect reality is copied by the mirrors and shinning metal and in the same time offers the possibility for a digital photographer to create amazing displays of art capturing the reflection effect.

Reflective photography is the way of seeing reality from another perspective – one able to create nuances and discover hidden characteristic of the reflected nature.

Let’s take a look of these 30 spectacular examples of reflective photography.

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The stormy nights and days that sweep over the surface of the ocean are able to bring to the shore a spectacular opportunity for creating amazing shots.

Washed up photography is the chance to make immortal a perspective over the beauty of what the waves are pushing from the depths of the wild waters on to the sandy shore that is ready to embrace them and make them shine inside a memorable shot.

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The right apps for nature and outdoor photography are several. One of these tools is the Photogene. It is an app that is similar to mini-Photoshop program and it is extremely useful, because you can change the color balance, crop, exposure and deal with all the darkroom options.

Another app that can help you producing quality outdoor images is the Photo Forge. It has all the options that Photogene offers, but is said to be better, for it is producing photorealistic effects on the picture- something, which no other app is able to perform.

This app is for more complicated images and it is used mostly in landscape photography. For those of you that want simple and natural look, go for the Perfectly Clear app.

It is a simple tool and it fixes the darkroom parameters just with one click. It is recommended in black and white photography, for it is creating a perfect balance between light and shade.

The good news is that all the apps are inexpensive and you can get them at good price- just below $3.

Here are 30 examples of wave photography for your inspiration.

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Here are 25 spectacular examples of grunge photography.

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1. Stonehenge, UK

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This prehistoric monument is located in England and is perhaps one of the most photographed locations in the world.

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Composed of massive standing stones arranged in a circle, these structures change in personality throughout the date, catching the sun as it moves through the maze of stones, creating shadows and patterns that are absolutely out of this world.

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2. Yosemite National Park

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This park in the US is located in East Central California where it covers over 760,000 acres of land and is visited by millions of people every single year.

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Filled with a series of fragmented habitats, there is a great deal of diversity in the plant and animal life in the region, offering countless opportunities to capture interesting and wonderful images.

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3. Alaska’s pristine glacier wilderness

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Alaska is home to glaciers, whales, and pristine rugged landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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Take a cruise out to see to get a truly spectacular view of these breathtaking glaciers and the many marine mammals that migrate through the area.

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4. St. Petersburg, Russia

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St. Petersburg in Russia offers some of the most amazing architectures in the world, including the famed the Winter Palace.

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As the center of 300 years of European history, it also has many historical sites to visit and photograph.

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5. The Galapagos Islands

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The Galapagos Islands have been called the birthplace of evolution since they were where Darwin first began to hone his idea of natural selection.

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Filled with fantastical, unique, and utterly amazing creatures, great and small, the islands are an enduring example of how amazing our earth is.

6. The Northern Lights

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Known as the Auroras, the northern (and even southern) polar lights are one of the most amazing natural phenomenon to behold.

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Get your camera out to capture the dancing, crackling light show that comes to these regions, bring color and wonder to a dark sky.

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7. Japanese Zen Gardens

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Japanese Zen gardens throughout the region offer many intriguing sites, including sculpted trees, manicured sand, and wonderful temples.

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Capture the peace and serenity here and you may just instill your own soul with the tranquility you find there.

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8. Santorini, Greece

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The island of Santorini sits quietly at the edge of the sea, filled with smooth, white-washed buildings that shine in the morning sun.

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Each village has a port at the foot of the cliffs, with a winding path leading up the rock face offering plenty of vantage points from which to photograph the splendor.

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9. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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This ancient “lost” city was the center of Khmer civilization for over 500 years and is the mythical Holy center of Hinduism.

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It has amazing architecture and fantastic history embedded in every stone.

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10. Petra, Jordan

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This red sandstone city of the 3rd century BC was first carved out of the rocks by nomadic Arabs known as Nabataeans.

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You enter the area through this narrow passage and are then treated to the rock face that looms 100 meters in the air. Pure magic.

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11. Taj Mahal, India

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This landmark in India is breathtaking in its beauty and intriguing in its history.

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The blinding white of the facade changes personality throughout the day as light levels change and activity ebbs and flows around the building.

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12. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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This series of interlocking reefs and islands is perhaps the most abundant coral reef system in the world, stretching over 2,000 km.

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A photography career would not be complete without capturing images of the underwater beauty of this place.

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13. Iguassu Falls, Brazil

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On the border between Brazil and Argentina, these falls are perhaps the most perfect in the world, spanning several kilometers in length and cascading down several levels. They’re a site to behold, and one not to miss with your camera!

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One way to get sequence photos is to shoot quickly a series of separate frames and combine them together later with the help of photo shop.

Check out this 30 astonishing examples of Sequence Photography…

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]]> http://www.digitalpicturezone.com/digital-pictures/30-astonishing-examples-of-sequence-photography/feed/ 2 http://www.digitalpicturezone.com/digital-pictures/33-inspiring-photos-from-jan-von-holleben/ http://www.digitalpicturezone.com/digital-pictures/33-inspiring-photos-from-jan-von-holleben/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:27:52 +0000 admin1 http://www.digitalpicturezone.com/?p=2251 Jan von Holleben is an award winning German photographer; who’s work is now widely published in magazines and books and he has had solo exhibitions in London, New York, Berlin and Paris.

His amazing series of photos called ‘Dreams Of Flying’ is actually a quite trendy and inspiring work.

Inspired by classic childhood books as well as modern superheroes, he has produced ‘Dreams of Flying’ since 2002 with children from his local neighbourhood in Southwest Germany – ongoing!

Here are 33 Inspiring photos from his collection.

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That about sums up what you live while viewing Scott Kelby’s shots.

None of the classic words that are generally used while referring to photography are enough to catch the true meaning of the things this artist creates. You could refer to it as art, but that still won’t do it.

These are the pictures that you want to have on your desktop. These are the shots that amateur photographers would die for to capture because they are so close to perfection.

He is not just another digital photographer. He dedicated his life to this art, studying it, trying to improve it, experimenting. He is also the Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User Magazine and author of many other studies, training courses and books.

How does an artist like him live?

Besides the fact that he has nine jobs, that’s right, nine… he lives like you and me. He is not like us, but lives like us.

He enjoys reading, watching a good romantic comedy, he loves Bon Jovi and Sinatra, he eats burgers and spaghettis, watches Seinfeld, Lost, Two and a Half Men and loves his wife and kid.

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But his work is brilliant. Of course a good camera and skills in processing the images represent a big contribution to the final product, but the idea behind the image can’t be made by a camera, but by an innovative, talented mind.

And Scott Kelby captures the great things in life: great landscapes, beautiful people, unique moments in sports and traveling and that is what make him a hero of digital photography.

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