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Free Texture Friday – B&W Grunge 2
This set of five free grunge textures was made by combining several different images in various Photoshop blending layers to achieve the final effect. They’re perfect for adding a lot of grunge to any of your projects, whether they be illustrations, web designs, or photographs. Leave me a comment and let me know if you…
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Intense Action Photographs
Action and motion spices up any photograph, because it makes the viewer wonder about what happened before, and what is coming after the given frame. Unlike with video or real experiences, photography offers only a snapshot of a given event. While this may seem limiting in a sense, photographers have learned how to maximize the…
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Amazing Photographs of Wildlife in Action
Photographing wildlife can be a difficult task, as animals don’t tend to stay still for very long, and they are easily scared away by careless photographers. One of the best times to capture animal photographs is when they are eating or drinking, because they are preoccupied and tend to stay relatively still. Here are some…
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Free Texture Friday – Cracks
Today I’ve got a unique set of cracked concrete/stone textures for you. These were shot just outside of the local gas station, sometimes it’s nice living in an old midwest town… good textures are in abundance. These also mark the 100th texture I’ve released here on the StockVault blog, thanks for reading and enjoy!
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Mind Blowing Aerial Photographs
Aerial photography presents a unique dilemma, of how to get the camera into the air to take photographs. There are a few methods for accomplishing this, such as taking photographs from a plane or helicopter, but this is a bit more expensive and the motion makes it difficult to capture a sharp image. Another option…
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Refreshing Rain Photography
Rain presents an interesting dilemma for photographers. Because of the motion, depth of field and refraction that rain provides, rain makes an excellent subject for photography and can greatly enhance mood. However, rain can also damage electronics and digital photography equipment, so it’s wise to be careful and protect your gear. Here are some refreshing…
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Free Texture Friday – Paper
Here I’ve got a set of old paper textures that will surely prove useful in your designs. Paper textures are some of the most widely used textures out there and for good reason, they are among the most versatile. I made these ones from dissecting a few vintage books that I bought. I hope you…
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Amazing Atmospheric Photographs
The way that light interacts with the atmosphere influences the lighting, coloration and life of everything here on Earth. Light is an incredibly difficult element to harness for photography, but when done properly, the results are masterful. When the atmosphere allows for unique situations, such as dense fog, godrays or low lying clouds, photographers love…
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Amazing Contrast in Photography
Contrast is the way to make a photograph stand out. Whether it’s a bright object against a dark background, or a well defined line between two extremes, contrast is one of the most powerful aspects of photography and is a way to convey great meaning and expression. Here are some amazing examples of contrast in…
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Free Texture Friday – Blue Metal
Today I’ve got a set of rusty and chipped blue metal textures for you. One of the advantages of living in a rural area are all of the old and rundown farm buildings and equipments around…they sure make for some good textures. I’m gearing up to go outside and start shooting textures again now that…
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Magical Silhouette Photographs
Silhouette photography is a great style of photography that involves juxtaposing dark figures against a light background. It usually works best at sunrise or sunset, but it’s also possible during the night or even the day depending on various conditions. By using the proper exposure, photographers are able to mask some of the features of…
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Clever and Interesting Pet Photographs
Many of us have pets, and some of us have many of them. Whether you’re a fan of birds, cats, dogs, turtles, rabbits, fish or mice, everyone has a preferred animal that can always cheer them up. Photographers love taking photographs of their pets, and the unexpected reactions of the animals never cease to amuse…
