Our free image this week is a gorgeous grey sky with little blue patches peeping through. And, if every cloud has a silver lining, the big one here is that this photo is free. And it will remain available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday, April 12, 2015. The image comes to us from…
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The color palette of your home page—generally the first page your website visitors will see—is the most important design decision you will make. Color has the power to motivate or repel people, and even change the way they learn, think and feel. Not only do specific hues affect and enhance your brand’s message, but the…
Read MoreStunning Landscapes of Japan from Contributor Shihina
The sky’s the limit in these stunning photos from Bigstock contributor Shihina. Travel through the terrain of Japan, and discover breathtaking sunsets, seemingly infinite roads, and palm trees aplenty. We’ve picked some of our favorites from Shihina’s royalty-free collection of imagery. Enjoy the ride. For even more dazzling skies…
Read MoreInfographic: The Psychology of Graphics
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Our free image this week is pretty in pink. This photo of two pink macarons not only looks delicious, but allows for plenty of marketing copy in its pink backgound. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59PM EST, Sunday April 5th, 2015. The photo comes to us from Bigstock contributor Efetova, from…
Read More7 Reasons Why Rats Make Horrible Stock Photo Models
Everyone loves rats, amiright? Okay, fine. But if we’ve learned anything from such classic films as Ratatouille and … umm, others … it’s this: Rats are pretty darn talented. So, it pains me to report that, after careful stock photo analysis, rats are actually pretty bad at modeling. Like, horrible. Here are seven reasons why. 1. THEY DODGE EYE CONTACT…
Read MoreThe Best Video-Editing Tools for Beginners
If you’re new to video editing, there is a wealth of tools to choose from to help you with your filmmaking projects. Fortunately, most of what you need to get started, including software, storage, and handy gadgets, is either free or relatively inexpensive. So, if you’re ready to become the next Scorsese, Spielberg, Soderbergh, or…
Read MoreA Street Art Tour Around the USA
The streets of an urban landscape exude personality in a multitude of ways. Store fronts, sidewalks, and the exteriors of apartment buildings are rather straightforward visuals, but do provide their own bit of neighborhood flavor. And then there’s street art. While “graffiti” has carried a controversial reputation over time, more and more cities have actually begun…
Read MoreFree Image: A Moment in Monument Valley
This week’s free image is a gorgeous shot of Monument Valley in Utah. The photo beautifully captures the colors and natural spectacle of the landscape. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday March 29, 2015. The photo comes to us from Bigstock contributor Lucky-Photographer, from a collection that also include royalty-free…
Read More22 Waffle Photos That Will Make You Forget All About Pancakes
Yes, pancakes are wondrous things. Heck, we’ve even sung their praises in a pretty pancake blog post. But, quite frankly, waffles are far easier to work with when it comes to a warm breakfast, not to mention food photography. There’s no “fluffiness” ratios to be concerned with, and the syrup stays right in those little waffle pockets, as…
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