In terms of nightlife, food, music, and biking, Berlin is where it’s at. Along with Amsterdam, Germany’s capital is known throughout Europe as a particularly bike-friendly city. So, if you’re planning to visit any time soon, maybe consider incorporating a bike trip or two into your schedule? You’ll find some of my picks and tips below on where…
Read MoreFree Image: The Water Lily
When he saw Bigstock’s free image of the week, he froze. He was brought back to a time when he loved flowers. Flowers reminded him of her. She loved flowers, all kinds. Water lilies, much like the one shown in the free image before him, were her favorite. But their love was over long ago, and he…
Read MoreCool Pics Capture “The Summer Days of Dog”
Yes, “the dog days of summer” are here. And, yes, being a dog is hard, especially in the summer. Having a full coat of fur in an unbearable heat must be exhausting. All they really want to do is cool down, get belly rubs, and chill on the beach. But, wait, isn’t that what we all want? “Why do dogs…
Read MoreGreat Photo-Editing Tips and Tricks with Afterlight
These days, everyone is a self-appointed photographer/curator of some sort, thanks to the accessibility smartphones give us with photo apps and software. All of these techie tips and tricks are available right on your mobile device, making it even easier to acquire some photo-editing skills on the go. Of course, it doesn’t replace committing time and education to…
Read MoreFree Image: We Want Candy
Our free image this week is colorful, eye-catching and a bit tempting. This photo of colorful – but nondescript – candy will not only satisfy many a visual sweet tooth, but it will also sweeten up your marketing projects. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday May 31st, 2015. The photo comes to us…
Read MoreBig Bigstock News: Our 25 Millionth Image
Seems like just yesterday we revealed Bigstock’s 20 millionth image. But it wasn’t. It really wasn’t. That was way back in August of last year. So it’s high time for another big milestone, wouldn’t you say? Yes, dear reader, our dazzling review team has just approved our 25 millionth image. Without further ado, we proudly…
Read MoreHow to Insert Stock Photos into a Video
If you’ve never edited a video, the process may seem a little intimidating at first. But if you have Photoshop or similar editing software, you can add images or make tweaks to your footage quickly and easily. This tutorial will provide a step-by-step guide on how to insert a stock photo into a video. 1. Opening…
Read MoreCity Spotlight: A Bike Ride In Amsterdam
Sometimes a good bike and a good city is all you need to have an adventure. Most of the time, you don’t even need the bicycle. But isn’t it great when you’re in a city for the very first time and can actually feel safe about traversing its streets? Amsterdam is known for being a fantastically bike safe city,…
Read MoreFree Image: Going in Circles
Our free image this week is a fun, vibrant serving of circles. This seamless illustration is retro design at its most whimsical, and can help compliment any lively project you have planned for summer. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday 24th, 2015. The illustration comes to us from Bigstock contributor Sapunkele,…
Read More7 French Words That Have No English Equivalent
Give the English language some credit. It has the uncanny ability to be waaaaay more complicated than necessary. For instance, we still don’t have a singular word for a slice of bread. Ridiculous. Not to worry though, because the French have it covered, using short words and phrases to describe very complex – and super specific – things. Yes,…
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