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This month, we feature a number of inspiring photographs from members of our Flickr Pool that dramatically features the sky…in Black & White.

Photography is ultimately about capturing and freezing moments in time. Sometimes we forget that. This week, we feature the work of Glen Grover who turns personal moments into works of beauty.

Featuring the mesmerizing emotive portraits of Rey Mangouta, we discuss how a story can be painfully obvious to the viewer. Using a blend of setting, subject and post-process styling, Rey captivates us all.

The face is a powerful, emotive subject. But we need not always focus on the eyes. In fact, this month’s Common Photo Theme avoids them entirely. Read on to see how much can be learned about our subjects without looking them in the eye.

This week, we learn from the work of Christoph Hetzmannseder just how important it is to consider your audience. In short, it is easier to connect with fellow photographers. But how do you connect with everyone else? One way is to tell a simple story. Christoph’s photo, “Lost Shoe”, tell’s such a story. We will explore the photo and learn from his fine example.

Featuring the work of Sylvia van Nerum, we discuss how a framing technique referred to as the dutch tilt can help to introduce tension into a photograph. This is just one way to connect with the viewer emotionally.

As we look back on 2012, and in what has become an annual tradition, we like to take one last moment to spotlight our favorite photos of the year from the Flickr Pool. We introduce to you, the 10 most interesting photos of the SP@Flickr Pool of 2012.

As Shutter Photo Prepares to take a break for the holidays, we wanted to load you up with stuff to read, do and learn. Here’s some great resources, articles and inspiration to get you through the week.

Featuring photographer Heather Utterback’s photo, “Crumbling Layers”, we explore the delicate balance between details and context. Getting close up introduces new scope and new interests. Read on to be inspired.

This week we feature the photo, “Lost Screw”, by Djura Stankovic, who is among the Shutter Photo royalty. We’ll explore how Djura tells such an interesting story of (and using) such a simple subject. Read on to be inspired.