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Free Texture Friday – Sand & Rocks
Today I’ve got a set of free rock and sand textures for you that I shot down by the local lake. Sure, they may not be as exciting as some of the grunge ones that I make, but I still feel the need to post these niche textures every once in a while because I…
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Amazingly Creative Architecture Photos
Architecture is an area of design that often goes unrecognized amongst the design community. However, creating a building that is both functional, structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing can be quite a challenge. Luckily, with modern software, techniques and training, architects can create some true masterpieces. Here are some amazing and creative architecture photographs of masterful…
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Beauty of Rivers Photography
Rivers offer a great subject for photographers, because they are a clear and defined subject that can be contrasted against a background, as well as the motion of the water providing movement to the piece. Waterfalls, canyon rivers and mountain streams all offer various environments for photographers. Here are a few photographs showcasing the beauty…
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Free Texture Friday – Contrast Concrete
Today I’ve got a set of high-contrast, grungy concrete textures for you. I love walking through back alleys and industrial parts of town in order to shoot these kinds of textures, a couple of these even came from a run down skate park in the area. If you guys have any requests or suggestions for…
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The Beauty of Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the most popular types of photography (perhaps second only to portrait photography). Landscape photography is a great excuse to get outdoors, get some fresh air and exercise, as well as discovering some of the natural beauty of our planet. Here are some beautiful landscape photographs that will make you want…
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Free Texture Friday – Vintage Book Covers
There’s this really out of the way bookstore where I live that has an entire roomful of old and vintage books, most of which cost less than a dollar. I’ve spent a lot of time just sitting in that room, flipping through the pages of vintage books to try and find cool textures. I’ll usually…
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Amazing Lighting in Photography
Lighting is one of the most crucial aspects of photography. Sometimes, photographers get lucky and nature provides the perfect lighting for a scene. Other times, human activities provide the beautiful lighting. Photographers can get creative with light and get some really amazing results. Here are some awe-inspiring examples of lighting in photography. Red Sunset by…
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Amazing Examples of Bridge Photography
Bridges offer a great architectural focus for photographers, aside from being a useful way to travel across expanses of water. Whether they are modern feats of engineering or vintage remnants of the past, bridges offer a myriad of possibilities for photographers, and the way that the light, clouds and fog interact with bridges lead to…
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Free Texture Friday – Stone
Today I’ve got a set of stone textures for you which should serve useful in your designs. They range from very grungy to just plain ole’ stone surfaces. These were shot at the local lake towards the end of last summer. Now that the weather is warming up I’m really excited to get back outside…
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Magical Castle Photography
Castles are remnants from an era long past, but they still hold an aura of majesty and mystery. From Medieval castles that were Crusader fortresses to the abodes of royalty around the world, and mysterious castles that seem straight out of a fantasy story, castles draw visitors in their millions every year to witness the…
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Examples of Textures in Graphic Design
Continuing our series on textures, in this post, you’ll find examples of textures in amazing graphic designs. Textures are useful for a variety of purposes, so if you want to learn how to use them, check out our post Unleashing the Power of Textures. These graphic designs will get you inspired to use textures in…
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Free Texture Friday – Vintage Houndstooth
Today I’ve got a vintage set of houndstooth textures for you. The houndstooth pattern originated in woven wool cloth of the Scottish Lowlands (fun fact!). These textures can be used to give your designs a distinct vintage feel. Enjoy!
