This week, we’d like to share with you another inspiring abstract photograph. This time, we are sharing with you an untitled photograph by Eva Schmidt, a simple but compelling composition with a few subtle surprises.

This week we recognize a minimalist abstract photograph by Jos from our Flickr Group Pool. Minimalist abstract photography can teach us a great deal about composition. Read on to observe a fine example of such photography and to play a fun photography game.

DANGER! Sue Thompson, a perennial at the Shutter Photo @ Flickr Group, has a new camera. And it hasn’t hurt her at all. We once again spotlight one of her macro photographs for this week’s inspiration. We also learn an important lesson about how equipment affects our work.

Spring has sprung, and flowers are everywhere. But how does one make their flower photos stand out from the rest? Take a page from Judy Knesel’s book and explore the flora with some fun techniques. Knesel’s photo, “Flowers on the Porch” is this week’s inspirational photo.

Is it possible to create a great photograph with no clearly discernable subject? Jean-Baptiste (Jebuh) of the SP@Flickr Pool demonstrates that it is possible. To see his photograph and read our thoughts, read on.

Perspective is everything, and Rachit Vats (aka: fishinbowl) clearly demonstrates that here. Read on to learn more about the photo and to hear our own take on the shot.

Simplicity and quality of light are the reasons for sharing this shot by David Clark, “Summer Chair”, from the Shutter Photo on Flickr. But why is this photograph able to teach us so much? Read on to see the complete photograph and learn everything you can from it.

Vmaddalena’s work is the latest photo to be featured from the Shutter Photo on Flickr pool. The shot is called “Sunset”, which is anything but the typical sunset photo. Continue reading to see the complete photograph and see why we think this shot is worth sharing with everyone.

The Kimmel Center on the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia.  Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and the hub of life performances in the city.

Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.  This is a pop-art version of the Statue of Liberty’s arm.

Sometimes, simplicity is the solution.

Some experimentation with slow flash (rear curtain sync) and some narrow depth of field.

Fire.  Yes, it’s destructive, but it’s incredibly beautiful and a worthy muse to any photographer.  If you’re looking for some inspiration in the new year, consider using fire as a subject.  Not sure how to go about doing so?  Well, you’re in luck.  The Digital Photography School has another great article about doing just that:  [...]

With yesterday’s post, The Beauty of Blur, I was inspired to do some bokeh rich experiments.  This is a break from my normal work, but I really enjoyed working on this little compilation.  It was a nice rainy night, perfect for this sort of work.  Hope you like, let me know your thoughts.

 DeviantArt member and fellow photographer, Eric Sallee (AKA: xwingkiller) reminded me yesterday through his work that sometimes, the most beautiful photos aren’t in focus at all.  The beautiful shot (right) is one of his latest works, a photo he has titled ‘Sibling‘.  As you can see, nothing in the photo is in focus at all, [...]