Wouldn’t it be cool if your computer, mobile or iPad screen can be see-through? Well, now there’s a new photo craze that does just that. It gives the illusion that the screen is transparent by simply taking a photo of your surrounding, making it appear full-screen and then take another photo with the screen blending into the environment. It’s easy, creative and the results are pretty cool. Give this quick photo task a go today and impress your friends!

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In our search for the perfect scenery to photograph, we can often miss the simplicity of what is in our immediate surroundings. When I first began pursuing my photography seriously, one of the locations that struck me as immensely beautiful and simple in its endless possibilities was Minnesota farmland. It is hard to explain, but for most photographers, there are certain places that tug at the heartstrings and open themselves up to a lifetime of exploration. I am from the city of Minneapolis, but have always been drawn to the Midwest and its flat expanses of land and old barns. I have learned so many priceless lessons from exploring these locations and shooting them in new and interesting ways.

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To follow Elizabeth’s informative article on using leading lines in photography, here are some interesting examples of line photography to get you inspired for your next photo project. If you have any of your photos as examples, send us link in the comment section below!

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Detail shooting of flowers and fruit can bring beautiful, high saturation color and intricate textures. This kind of shooting is best shot with a good zoom lens so you do not blur the photo with standing incredibly close to the subject matter. It is also helps to turn on the manual zoom so you can focus on the particular detail in the flower that you want to show.

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We talk about lighting so much in photography that we sometimes forget how shadows can be an interesting subject itself. Shadows can create depth, texture, contrasts, geometric shapes and even illusions. Here are 20 great examples that will have you look at shadows in a different way.

Now along with cloud spotting, there’s something else to look forward to during the day.

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One of the greatest lessons I ever learned about photography was also one of the simplest; take your camera everywhere you go. It is sometimes and often in your everyday life that a great photograph is waiting to be taken. This means changing the way you see the world around you and observing small details that you may ignore on a regular basis. In your office, at restaurants, walking on the street, teaching a class or sharing moments with friends and family are all great opportunities to take photographs. So many times, I find these small moments in time capture the unique compositions and colors that only your environment and knowledge can provide.

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You don’t need to look too hard or travel too far for a subject that would amaze, excite and produce a smile on your face. Spend an afternoon outside and just look up. Cloud watching isn’t just something for kids.

Here are 21 photographs that have captured the subject of clouds perfectly. Some are stunning and others whimsical. Take a look and hopefully get inspired on your next photo shoot!

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Last time we ran a Photoshop tutorial on how to apply a selective color effect to a photo. This time, we want to showcase some great photos that have actually applied the selective color technique.

Hopefully this photos will will give you some fun, unique and refreshing ideas for your next photo project. If you have any other great examples to show us, simply post up a link in the comment box. We go through all the comments (good and bad) daily and try to respond to all of them.

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