Nature Photography

Jaw-Dropping Photos of Nature Through the Eyes of an Effects Designer

Thanks to website Cuded, we found out today that photographs captured by a visual effects designer are as jaw-dropping and explosive as we had imagined. Artist David Jon Ogmundsson, who also works as a motion graphics designer, continuously has his eye on the landscape around him during his travels. Several of his incredible photos document the 2010 volcanic eruptions of Mt. Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland. It’s an unbelievable sight. The Reykjavik-based photographer has a flair for the dramatic, evident in his otherworldly compositions, striking angles, and colors. See more amazing photos of nature in our gallery. … Read More

Beautiful Macro Photos of Morning Dew on Insects

French photographer David Chambon, who specializes in wildlife photography, took these gorgeous macro photos of insects covered with morning dew, which we spotted over at Faith is Torment. Chambon’s photos turn the bugs into glistening, crystalline confections, their vibrant colors shining through the water like glimmering gems. More than anything else, they make us want to go tromping out in the woods on an early spring morning. Click through to see some beautiful shots from Chambon’s series, and then be sure to head over to his website for many more. … Read More