The 10 Most Stunning Photo Blogs
Photo blogs are a secret passion of mine. Every now and then I spend hours clicking through impressions of someone else’s life. Browsing photos is a way to relax and get a glimpse into different worlds. A free vacation for the mind.
So let me take you on a short trip and know that it was very difficult to select only 10 destinations for your mind. I will start with those blogs I’ve been following for years and will go down to those I have discovered only recently.
[daily dose of imagery]
What makes it so stunning?
[daily dose of imagery] has been around since July 4th 2003, featuring one photo on each and every day ever since. The photographer lives and works in Toronto. The city and its surroundings are the subject of most of his photographs, but he also shares the views from his travels. The blog has won several awards and not only is almost every photo stunningly beautiful, but almost all shots also show an interesting perspective, a unique technique or skillful photo editing.
:photoschau
What makes it so stunning?
Incredible pictures from all kinds of objects, landscapes, cities, materials or people, and always catching special moments or perspectives. Sometimes the subject is abstract, sometimes clear and always simply beautiful.
c h r o m a s i a
What makes it so stunning?
It’s the variety of subjects combined with the soothing effect the pictures have on me. The pictures are rich in expressions with carefully composed contrasts and colors. A pleasure to the eyes.
Daily Walks
What makes it so stunning?
The idea of all the beautiful things that are out there. There is so much to discover on something as simple as a walk around your own neighborhood – every single day. And the pictures reveal skill. The skill in spotting and catching these wonderful moments and of course editing them to reveal their full beauty.
Deceptive Media
What makes it so stunning?
The perspective. Not always, but often pictures on this blog are of textures or patterns or very tiny sections of something bigger. The pictures are often puzzling and don’t always reveal the subject. Then sometimes they are surprisingly clear and you wonder whether there is a riddle hidden in the pixels.
Pixeldreamer
What makes it so stunning?
Before and after versions of edited photos. These photos reveal a lot about what is possible with today’s technology. Photos that looked dull and ordinary before, have become amazingly sharp and stunning pieces of art.
these fleeting moments
What makes it so stunning?
Photos like memories. Dreamily, romantic, elapsed. Floating and fleeting.
Roumi Photos
What makes it so stunning?
Like in the previous blog, it’s the mood of the photos that makes this blog so special. It reminds me of old science fiction movies. The future and yet the past. But the blog has mood swings and so it never gets boring.
accessible
What makes it so stunning?
The scenery, the light, the atmosphere. Carefully composed photos of calendar quality, adorable colors, wonderful contrasts, interesting light and perfect post processing.
Montreal Photo – J.R. Photoblog
What makes it so stunning?
Life and all of the above. There are pictures that are so real and so alive that they almost jump straight in your face. And then there are the blurry and antique ones, the carefully composed scene, the professional photos of landscapes and much more.
This list can never be complete. Please share your own favorites with us!
Picture credits: ilco
(By) Tina has been writing for MakeUseOf since late 2007.
WHat about the Big Picture? http://www.boston.com/bigpicture
Tina, thank you very much for your report .. i feel honored.
the link to the last blog “Montreal Photo – J.R. Photoblog” just opens an image on the MUO server. Needs fixing to link to the actual blog.
Thanks for letting us know. The link has been fixed now.
Yes, thank you md! And thanks Mark!
(Comments wont nest below this level)http://freshpics.blogspot.com/ would be my top pick
how about stuckincustoms.com?
Great post featuring some great photo blogs – I stopped to comment for the same reason as Agnes – if you haven’t already, you should check out stuckincustoms.com – my favorite.
Hi Tina…… I just received an email to let me know about your article. Thank you VERY much for the kind words and reference to my website today. It is most appreciated!
Thanks for the mention Tina, appreciated.
I agree with The Shady. The Big Picture is one of my favorite photo blogs.
Tina, thank you very much for the reference. It’ highly appreciated!
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Not a blog, but I love: Incredimazing
Big Picture also rules!!
you might also like Associated Pixels.
Good list!
If you enjoy fashion photography, take a look at http://www.flickrista.com
I cant beleive you didnt post the BIG PICTURE BOSTON
Good collection
Great article. Until the economy comes back, we will take virtual vacations here.
thanks banget..
Love your photo collection. Thank you..
Thank you so much for the mention. I really appreciate.
Great photography. What a bunch of good resources. I shoot wedding photography. I have my own blog as well.
I’ll be visiting these for some doses of photography inspiration.
http://photoholic.tumblr.com/
Good list, really good photoblogs, some of them I already follow!
Another good one I’d recommend is Xavier’s photoblog, he takes some pretty cool photos! 
What’s so stunning?
Thanks for the mention, it’s much appreciated
Thanks a lot for the mention !
Tina : Thanks for post and the links, infact most of them are part of my blogroll. Thanks to your post I can add a few more to that list from this “Stunning blogs”.
With certain notable exceptions it amazes me how some of these blogs continue to appear in the top 10. Photoblogs.org has a lot to answer for. I just feel sorry for the more deserving blogs which unfortunately due to the quirks of blog ranking will never receive the recognition they deserve.
awesome stuff:D
I just signed up for makeusof and found your 10 stunning photos post. wonderful. then i discovered your were all going to die some day display. i love your mind and your talent.
i love your mind and your talent.
YOU ARE SO talented ….. I like it …
http://www.photobreathe.wordpress.com
sureny not one of the bests but i hope you enjoy!
I love that Chromasia Parachute Kite shot*******
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Just thought it really strange that no one mentioned WEBSHOTS..guess its because not everyone who posts has won an award. Myself included! Smile or laugh..which ever.
A very well composed list. There’s alot o amazing photblogs available these days. I would like to contribute with my tree favourites at the moment.
Green
Neergaard
Jerj
Best regards,
HDW
I like this photo blog
http://margar3t.blogster.com/
Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo
thanx for email and bost .
Great list, I think anytime you can look at someones life through pictures you get a more complete idea of their character. I think that it’s also because in the end we are all prolly a little voyueristic.
Beautiful Photo blogs. All these guys have inspired me so much. Thanks for sharing.
Great list. I couldn’t agree more! To see these photoblogs and thousands more, please check out ILovePhotoblogs.com
Really useful compendium. I only knew one of them earlier.