Photography

March 17, 2014

Adorable Photos of Children in the Nebraskan Countryside

Warm golden light, sweet smiles, endless country roads, and pure adorableness are words that come to mind when looking at Jake Olson's photographs of young children. The Blair, Nebaska-based photographer, who owns his own photography business called Jake Olson Studios, takes portraits that can best be described as “aww”-worthy in their depiction of the warmth and joy that kids radiate.

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March 13, 2014

My Modern Shop Spotlight – Jeremy Jackson’s Light Paintings

Jeremy Jackson's (aka TackyShack's) light paintings are a breathtaking display of colorful lights that illuminate the night with a sense of wild energy. Jackson's love for unexplored ideas, creative long exposure techniques, a bit of experimentation, and the potential for countless creations keeps him motivated to constantly produce these lively photographs. The magical creations are made completely in camera using flashlights, gels, LED strips, steel wool, fireworks, and a variety of other innovative tools.

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March 12, 2014

Soar Over Surreal Turkey in a Hot Air Balloon

Could there be anything more dreamy than this? I spent a good part of this morning looking through surreal photos of hot air balloons soaring over Cappadocia. A historical region in Central Anatolia in Turkey, Cappadocia is known for its unusual, moon-like landscape. It's a mixture of naturally formed hills, deep canyons, valleys, and conical rock formations called “fairy chimneys” that makes this region so unique.

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March 11, 2014

My Modern Shop Spotlight – Miro Simko’s Secluded Moments

Self-taught photographer Miro Simko captures beautiful landscapes and stark black and white moments that are strikingly meditative. In this selection of work, energy emanates from colorful skies; lone trees sit against crisp, snowy white backgrounds; and single cars drive along the twisty curves of an empty highway. Simko's work invites viewers to reflect upon quiet moments of solitude through dramatic contrast, interesting shapes, and geometric lines.

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