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SP @ Flickr Pool Posting Limits
I just wanted to inform everyone that we have added a posting limit of 7 photos per week for the Shutter Photo @ Flickr Pool. We are not trying to offend anyone. All of the photos that have been added to the pool are great sources of inspiration, and I’d hate that any of them [...]
“Tape Measure” by Sue Thompson
The works of Sue Thompson are no stranger to Shutter Photo. Her work is inspiring and simple and worthy of recognition. Today we feature one of her more recent photos, “Tape Measure”, on our pages. Read on to see the shot and our brief review.
(Untitled Photo) by HeaderJr
Simplicity and repetition is often all you need. This untitled photo from Headerjr (I do not know his real name) is an example of that. I do not know what we’re looking at here, I can only assume these are switches on some ancient piece of equipment, but that does not matter. What do I [...]
“Deep End” by Ken Cadel
This fine specimen is a photograph from Ken Cadel, titled Deep End. Ken practices some of my favorite kind of photography: The architectural photography of abandoned and dilapidated buildings. I’ll admit, I have been following Ken’s work for a while now, and I invited him to share this photograph with the Shutter Photo @ Flickr [...]
“Appreciating the Journey” by Sharaff
From the Shutter Photo at Flickr Pool comes this wonder photo, “Appreciating the Journey” by Sharaff. Neutral Density Filters, Black and White and long-exposure photography abound, this is a great way to start the new year with some inspiration. Read on to hear our thoughts and commentary.
10 Most Interesting Photos of the SP@Flickr Pool (2009)
In only seven months, the SP@Flickr Pool garnered 240 photo submissions. I’m proud to say that our pool contains a great number of inspirational shots. In today’s year-end review of 2009, we highlight ten of the most interesting photos from the pool.
2009 Year-End Wrap-Up
As we look back at 2009, it was really a great year. This is the first in a series of year-end (and year-beginning) articles to celebrate 2009. In this article, we review some of the finer details of Shutter Photo and its evolution over the course of 2009.
“96th Street Subway Platform” by Stormdog
This week, we feature an urban photograph from Stormdog titled “96th Street Subway Platform” which exhibits a great use of repetition and vanishing points. Read on to see the photograph, our thoughts and learn what can be learned from Stormdog’s great photo.
SP@Flickr: “YIP 50.09″ by Kate Winslow
Kate Winslow’s photograph, YIP 50.09, is a great example of the use of chaotic pattern and texture in close-up photography. There is a lot to be commended in the shot, and there is certainly a lot to learn. Read on to learn more.
SP@Flickr: “Sepia” by Kika Clore-Gronenborn
When is a subject both transparent and right before your eyes at the same time? When is unorthodox lighting incredibly appealing? Read on to see why Kika Clore-Gronenborn’s photo, “Sepia”, breaks all the rules but remains inspirational.
SP@Flickr: “Mosaïque” by Jean-Baptiste (Jbeuh)
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.
Mark J. Sanders’ Incredible Story
Last week, I reviewed a photograph, Closing the Door, by Mark J. Sanders. The photo was incredible, of course. But the story behind it is even more incredible. In a response to the post, Mark describes in detail the story behind the photograph. This is photojournalism at its best. Read the story behind the shot [...]
SP@Flickr: “Closing the Door” by Mark J. Sanders
This week, I share with you a photo by Mark J. Sanders who offers a new spin on the concept of silhouette photography. To see the photo and my thoughts, read on.
SP@Flickr – Sue Thompson’s “Star Drops”
This week, we share with you the work of Sue Thompson, an inspiring all-around photographer with a knack for macro. Read on to view “Star Drops”, just one example of her talents, and see our thoughts.
SP@Flickr: Beauty and the Filth! (Rachit Vats, aka: fishinbowl)
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.
