It doesn’t get much more banal than a discarded shopping trolley partly submerged in a river. However, the photographer has artfully created a beautiful image of this mundane everyday urban scene. The clever use of neutral density filters to smooth the water through long exposure techniques has worked extremely well, especially when combined with the subtle colour palette and subtle composition.
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This fabulous travel image is a delight to view. The colourful laundry criss-crossing the scene creates an amazing, almost abstract image, it just goes to show that even the most mundane subjects can make stunning images. Clever composition, focal length and depth of field all help to accentuate the image.
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Get inspired by everyday objects and put your creative cap on. Shoot inanimate objects in a still life set up such as a fork, a cheese grater, plug sockets or even a piece of plain paper to name a few. This will require a creative approach and outward thinking.
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It’s the kind of scene one walks past everyday without giving it a second thought. However, if you take the time to stop, look and observe, you’ll find beautiful little images like this one everywhere. The tenacious little dandelion has managed to cling on to grow in this concrete corner. It’s been keenly observed by the photographer and the sharp angles, lines, colour and textures of the steps create a delightful contrast with the natural yellow and green hues of the weed.
