
To create a single image, Peter Funch stakes out an area of New York City for a few days and snaps people as they walk by. Then, he stitches together pieces and parts from each image to create a final composition that is thematically unique and almost unbelievable.
The above image is his comparison of black vs. white, but you should definitely check out the site for more of his work.
[Peter Funch]
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Ever wonder how good photographers take great portraits?
There has to be a trick, right?
Well, according to Eric Hamilton, there’s actually a few tricks, and thankfully, he’s nice enough to let you in on some of them in his guide to The Art of Portrait Photography.
Rule number one is proper use of light, though he also mentions subject, focus, background, composition, texture, color, and exposure, with examples of each.
Ready to take your photos up a notch?
Then read on and find out what you need to do.
[Eric Hamilton - The Art of Portrait Photography]

Here’s an interesting photo idea: Use clouds in your photos.
Called SKYplay, it “depicts a composition dominated by use of the sky & real clouds at that moment with another object”.
Basically, the next time you see a cool cloud formation, bring out the camera and incorporate it into your photo.
Click the link for more examples.
[Flickr - SKYplay]
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