Fantasy, fiction, surreal, conceptual, composite, Photoshop… call them what you will. I call them artistic and creative.

Photography in itself is artistic and creative, but using a photo (or photos) for a derivative work is no less appealing to me. I’m actually envious of people who can combine images or add to photos and create something completely new — I can’t do it… and I probably never will.

Jerry Uelsmann has been a favorite of mine for a long time because of his ability to combine images and produce fantastic works of art (and he does it old school — none of that digital stuff). If you’ve never seen his work, go look NOW.

Here are a few others kicking around Flickr, trying their hand at this type of thing. Great stuff in my opinion, and all very different styles and techniques.

photo credit: Rayani Melo

photo credit: h.koppdelaney

photo credit: kaneda99

photo credit: movimente

photo credit: paul+photos=moody

photo credit: Stephen Poff

photo credit: neeZhom

photo credit: pulpmojo

photo credit: Poe Tatum

photo credit: Bill Gracey

photo credit: ViaMoi

photo credit: Mara ~earth light~

photo credit: Desirée Delgado

photo credit: Zoriah

photo credit: !borghetti

… oh wait, that last one isn’t a fantasy — you thought it was though, didn’t ya? I’d freak out if I caught something like that by chance.

Landscape photography can provide some of the most awe-inspiring photos out there. But doing it well is the key. Anyone can take a snapshot on their vacation, but it takes a talented photographer (a true artist!) to capture the scene. Lighting, angle, crop, lens, and post processing all play a part in the final image. Combining the various elements together is what makes these 25 landscape photos truly outstanding.

Winter Dusk and Angel’s Landing Zion National Park by James Crotty

Sunflower Moon 1 by Jim Crotty

Change of Direction by James Neeley

Break in the Storm by James Neeley

Mount Gould in Morning Light by James Neeley

Rainier Alpenglow by Mike Dawson

Rise against the storm by Michael Vincent Manalo

The Tree by Terry Shuck

North Gateway Rock by Marcus Panek

::HDR-Vertorama:: Shine On You!!! by Leonardo Riano

Evening Shore by Barbara Brown

Night At Owachomo Bridge by John Foster

The Advance of Light by James Neeley

Mobius Arch #6 by Inge Johnsson

La Salinas – Isle De Margarita by Rob Diffenderfer

Battery Point Lighthouse by Ken Dietz

The Forest Is Dreaming by Janel Kaufman

Take You There by Janel Kaufman

Toco Rock by Gregory Scott

Toco Sunrise by Gregory Scott

Last purple sky ~HDRI~ by RATEL JULIEN

Summer sunset ~HDRI~ by RATEL JULIEN

Zen Tree by Ben Ryan

The Last Best Place by Janel Kaufman

Home On The Range by Janel Kaufman

Post from: Digital Photography School – Photography Tips.

This relatively new kind of photoart is not just for fun: it is a good way to improve your skills in photoprocessing. Sometimes I was really stunned.

All photos are clickable!

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