Blair by portrait

Something a little bit darker. Please view in black lightbox. Check out my fashion/portrait photography and retouching course here You can also follow me on Facebook or Instagram Model: Blair (Elite Models Toronto) MUA/Hair: Bree Powell Photo/Post: Michael Woloszynowicz via 500px http://ift.tt/1KfcB9D

search the light by myst1cal

I took this shot at lofoten islands.. a truly magical place. especially in winter when the sun is hiding all day long.. the moody feeling at this time is just awesome. viewing on a dark background is recommended If you like what i'm doing i'd be more than glad if you join me on facebook or visit my website.. via 500px http://500px.com/photo/93977207

The Mourne Mountains by mamraznagi

The view from St John's lighthouse across to Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. via 500px http://500px.com/photo/93810055

Banner's Omen by TedGore

***Workshop Announcement*** I am happy to announce another workshop I will be conducting along side an extremely talented photographer, and good friend Alex Noriega. The workshop will be held in the Eastern Sierra where you will have access to some of the most diverse landscape in the world. We are announcing this pretty short notice, as it will be held in early March, so sign up soon! You can find all the information on this page: Eastern Sierra Workshop This image is from Thousand Island lakes in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Banner peak rises up in the distance. Several years ago I hiked the John Muir Trail from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney, and Banner peak, this lake, and the Minarets were some of my favorite scenery I saw during the trek. I wasn't much of a photographer then, so I've been wanting to return and give this place some proper time with the camera. I was able to do that last september with Erin Babnik and Jeff Lewis. We spent several days in the back country, lake hopping, all while battling the seasons first snow. I was particularly drawn to this peculiar arrangement of rocks on the lakes shores. It's not often that you find geometric shapes in nature, but the low lake levels from California's drought has revealed interesting lines around very straight cut rocks, left behind from better times. I loved how the lines looked, straight and angular, and even more so that the entire scene just seemed to all fit together. Couple that with some great light from an encroaching storm, and I've got something I'm pretty happy and interested in. Also a good time to point out that California, and much of the west is in a severe drought. These lines on the rocks are a testament to that. As cool as they look... it's a bad sign. Even though Cali's been getting hammered with rain recently, it's a drop in the bucket of a big problem. via 500px http://ift.tt/1zAWLBF

Curve Appeal by ErinBabnik

Monty Python appreciators will recognize this line from the Holy Grail… Woman: “Dennis! There’s some lovely filth down ‘ere!” And so it was on this brisk December day that we set out to find ourselves some lovely filth. With Paul Rojas at the wheel, David Thompson, Michelle Rojas, and I all remained glued to the car windows as we trundled down one of the countless dirt roads of remote Utah. Our goal was to find a coveted desert treasure: cracked mud. Yep…mud. Let me assure you that this was serious business, as there was more at stake than just our photography. You see, we had an ulterior agenda. We were at the tail end of a trip that was supposed to include two other friends who had to decline at the eleventh hour. As it turned out, we got some of the most unique weather that anyone could hope to experience in the southwest. So of course we did what any mature adults would do after getting great conditions for photography: we rubbed it in. Oh yes, we gleefully dispatched phone snaps of our good fortune to each of them and delighted in their agonizing replies. One of them even threatened to kill us all and leave our bodies in the desert: the best response that gloating can buy. Thereafter, we couldn’t bear the thought of reporting back with anything that would indicate a downturn in our luck; so when the weather stopped providing us with bragging rights, we had to find something else to flaunt. We therefore ventured out into obscure, almost completely un-photographed territory in search of that special something. About ten miles in, the conversation was running something like this: David: “Did you see that, EB?” Me: “What?” David: “There, in the wash. I saw a few little tiles.” Me: “What wash?” David: “It was small. Keep looking.” And so we kept looking, passing one tiny trench after another that barely qualified as a wash. Fifty miles of dirt road and a lot of time later, we finally got out of the car and started searching on foot in the area of a prominent pyramidal butte. And there it was: a marvelous, wide wash, full of glorious mud tiles meandering in an elegant S-curve towards the “pyramid”. Nature had even done us the favor of creating a distinct line at the bottom that contrasted with everything else (I didn’t have to lay a finger on it in post to bring it out). We took some reference shots in what was left of the day’s light and wasted no time that evening sending our friends a quick look at our latest windfall. Their cries of agony returned with renewed vigor, and we promptly resolved to shoot our new discovery on our final morning, despite knowing that ‘better’ skies were forecasted elsewhere. So while our friends were unable to join us in person, their presence was still very much felt. Their hilarious replies to our taunting provided us with the kind of encouragement, perspective, and confirmation that always leads to inspired results. I’m pretty sure that we worked harder, drove further, and planned more thoughtfully knowing that our missing buddies were there with us in spirit, motivating us to break new ground—in this case, some lovely, filthy ground. So thanks, Ted and Miles; if ever you need someone to torment while basking in the glory of good luck, I think I can say for all of us that we’re there for you. ——————— While I have your attention, I would like to take this opportunity to alert anyone who may be interested in photographing the Dolomites that I have a workshop announcement coming soon. Stay tuned for exact dates and details on a July Dolomites workshop with me and co-leader Enrico Fossati. via 500px http://ift.tt/1znnZeU

Drink a Beer by cwexplorationphotography

++view on black++ I haven't posted a cityscape in a while and this one is a bit bitter sweet. Luke Bryan said it best I think. Hope you guys enjoy this one, cheers. Seattle, WA Prints: cwexplorationphotography@gmail.com Website Facebook via 500px http://ift.tt/1z3CLpE

Reflecting at Altitude by cwexplorationphotography

++view on black++ This year has been full of ups and downs, but everything happens for a reason and I couldn't be more thankful to be surrounded by some of the most amazing friends and family anyone could ask for. There really is a silver lining to everything; even if it may be hard to find sometimes, it's there I promise you that. Stay positive, keep your head up and move forward. Remember it takes far less energy to be a descent human being; be grateful for what you have and know that someone, somewhere is facing challenges that you could never imagine. Summit of Little Annapurna (~9,000 ft), Enchantments, WA Prints: cwexplorationphotography@gmail.com Website Facebook via 500px http://ift.tt/1AcTfM6

~Shades of grey~ by wigH

*Take a deep breath & lett your imagination tel a story* I you like this work please Like ✔ Comment ✔ Share ✔ Follow ✔ You will have the best experience if you are watching this with black background. via 500px http://ift.tt/1z89zNg

Early morning line... by mouldy

Loch Rusky from a few weeks ago when the autumn colours were starting... Check out my website at Website or my Facebook page via 500px http://ift.tt/1FrmoEi

Autumn Morning by Danny_Vangenechten

Autumn morning at the nature reserve of Asdonk in the north of Belgium via 500px http://ift.tt/1umMH8i