It has mostly happened to any of you, webdesigner, writer, graphic artist… some days look like empty of inspiration and creative juices. I absolutely think it is part of a normal cycle, and that by recognizing it, you can use it at your advantage.
The photographs showcased in this article are from the Library of Congress → gallery.
One of the thing I prefer doing during those days, is to look for the inspiraton of other artists. But there are so many amazing portfolios, galleries and journals that it can sometimes be frustrating if you loose yourself in that jungle!
I have decided to share with you some of my favorite photographic websites today (and I will mostly also share other type of artworks in the future) in order to offer you a guided road. The galleries you will see below are in no distinct order and subject (on purpose, difference stimulates). So relax, and enjoy the tour!
- Pawel Fabjanski
Urban photography. Amazing contrasts and unusual concepts. - The Library of Congress
Vintage photography (and a ressource). - Jack Radcliffe
Black & White portraits, that tell real person history. - 3191, a year of evenings
“we are stephanie and mav. we live 3191 miles apart. we don’t stay up too late.”
Every night, each one of them shoots a photo of something he’s living or watching. - World Press Photos of the Year (2008)
An interesting mix of events, portraits and research. - Eric Ryan Anderson
An interesting mix of portraits, travels and architecture. An eye for textures.
- Darren Holmes
Dark moods and portraits. Strange muses and fine poetry. - Photoshop Disasters
This one is mostly fun: it highlights touch-up mistakes in magazines and avertisement. - Catherine Chalmers
How can an hoard of cockroaches and flies represent the human comedy? Catherine shows it. Bizarre and moving. - Armed America
Photographing American people in their homes and asking them “Why do you own a gun?” - Marc Lagrange
Vintage, pin-ups and portraits. - Bart Pogoda
I particularly enjoy the Reportage & Landscape photographs.
- Marc Riboud
Historical photography (check out for the May ’68 gallery) - Peter de Mulder
Fashion photography (underwater fashion, too) - Li Wei
Bodies everywhere. - Jan von Holleben
Dreams of flying. - The Big Picture
News stories in photographs. - Branislav Kropilak
Particular perspectives and points of view.
- Mi-Zo
Very particular fashion photography. Not your average details! - Catherine’s Animals
Animals on kitschy studio patterns. Lovely! - Koen Demuynck
Fun adevrtising photography with amazing atmospheres. - High Dynamic Range (HDR) Imaging
A collection of ressources by PSDtuts - LSD Photographers
You’ve got to love their still lifes! - Shorpy
The 100 year old photo blog (historical photos). - The National Geographic’s Daily Dozen
Here’s a nice collection of photos from all around the world (and you can contribute, too) - Frozen Food
The name says it all. Interesting textures and colors. - Classics in Lego
Some good old classics revisited. Original! - Urban Exploration
Discover forgotten and forbidden places, in HDR.