Category: Inspiration

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This LEGO Leica IIIf set could come to the store shelves, and you can help

Other than real cameras, many photographers also like camera-shaped kick-knacks. And if you’re keeping your inner child alive and well, I’m sure you also love LEGO. In that case, you’re going to love this Leica IIIf set that contains not only the camera, but also a, box, a lens, a finder, and lens and body… Continue reading This LEGO Leica IIIf set could come to the store shelves, and you can help

Photographer shoots breathtaking image of comet Leonard from his backyard

Comet Leonard has been a real treat for astrophotographers this month. And one of them, Andrew McCarthy, took a magnificent photo of it. I saw it while scrolling through Facebook and it stopped me in my tracks. So, I reached out to Andrew wanting to know more, and he kindly shared the photo and some… Continue reading Photographer shoots breathtaking image of comet Leonard from his backyard

Go Green: The Volatile History of the Color Green

Green’s role throughout history is a tumultuous one. Here, we look at the rise, fall, then rise again of this green meany through the ages. “It’s not easy bein’ green.” – Kermit the Frog, 1970.  For most of us, the color green brings positive feelings of gardens and spring. For Muslims, green was almost synonymous… Continue reading Go Green: The Volatile History of the Color Green

Why 365 Photo Projects Are a Waste of Time

There are 365 ways to waste your time being busy instead of doing useful work. One of those is the popular concept of a 365 photo project. Let’s dive in and see why it is one of the best ways to waste your time. Note: This article is simply my opinion and that it is… Continue reading Why 365 Photo Projects Are a Waste of Time

Sage Advice: Get Those Hands Dirty!

Dig, plant, water. If only it were that simple. It’s actually the passion for this art and the accoutrements involved that make it flourish. The color palette of my passion lives in my garden. There’s nothing like running your fingers through the earth—you know, getting those nails almost irreparably dirty.  Born and raised in Texas—with… Continue reading Sage Advice: Get Those Hands Dirty!

My 10 favourite images from 2021, and yes they are mostly personal work

It’s always interesting at the end of a year to look back and reflect on where you’ve been, and where you’re going to go next in the new year. Often I think about what I’ve achieved, and what goals I’ve attained, or missed. But this year I decided to take a slightly different tack and… Continue reading My 10 favourite images from 2021, and yes they are mostly personal work

Top 10 photography contests of 2021

Here at DIYP, we cover plenty of photography contests and their spectacular winning photos. Over the course of the year, they take us through a range of emotions: from laughing at Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners to crying at the winning photo of the Siena International Photo Awards. In this article, we bring you ten… Continue reading Top 10 photography contests of 2021

My Journey to Cubist Photography

Nude Descending a Staircase, N0 2. The 1912 painting by Marcel Duchamp is what started me on my exploratory journey into cubist photography. I thought to recreate it with a long exposure and multiple bursts of flash. But I don’t know anyone with a long open staircase nor anyone willing to model naked on a… Continue reading My Journey to Cubist Photography

Mocktails Get Gorgeous, with Tips from AI

Dry January is a month-long movement all about moderation. If you’re skipping post-holiday cocktails, these beautiful mocktails are for you! What’s the most ‘grammable go-to drink for the new year?  Drinks with low alcohol—or no alcohol—are becoming increasingly trendy. This change in diet can happen at any time, but many people like to participate in… Continue reading Mocktails Get Gorgeous, with Tips from AI