Duncan Murrell aka "Whaleman" has been taking intimate close-range photos of whales for 20 years. He takes a small craft out every summer, tracking the whales as they hunt for food, and paddles up to 30 miles a day. These amazing shots were taken in the Tenakee Inlet in Southeast Alaska.
Will Cotton and Elle Fanning team up to bring us this amazing fashion candy land. Even at the age of fourteen, Elle displays style and grace.
The Son Doong Cave in Vietnam is the world's largest cave. It is so large that there's a forest inside of it. Here are some amazing photos of the cave taken by Carsten Peter.
Dustin Cantrell is a photographer from California, so naturally when Winter Storm Nemo came through New York City, he went outside to capture the wonderful aftermath of the blizzard. Below are a few beauties of Central Park and the surrounding area. Here's how he described the experience, "I kept on having flashbacks to how I imagine life was before technology."
Mario Moreno is an expert wildlife, landscape and travel photographer. He has spent the past 12 years exploring Africa and capturing some truly breathtaking scenes. He searches for the "Perfect Moment" when "everything comes together ... Light, Timing and Emotions that create a memorable and forever lasting scene !" He's definitely perfected capturing those perfect moments. These beautiful silhouettes are just the tip of the iceberg. check out his 500px account for some more great photos!
Catherine Nelson is a self-proclaimed "painter with a camera". These gorgeous worlds, which take nearly a month to create, are stitched together using hundreds of photos. Although they are assembled digitally, each piece is almost purely based in photography.
Tom Bricker says he's an attorney from Indianapolis, IN. I don't believe that for a second. His photography is way too good! Just take a look at some of these shots. They look like they came from an official Disney photographer. I know if I were this good, I would be. He not only takes great photos, but he also writes descriptions on his thoughts about each shot. You definitely need to check out his Flickr if you want to read up on the photos. He also runs Disney Tourist Blog which gives you great insights into the Disney parks.
If you live anywhere near a city, you'll be lucky to see a single star in the night sky. Luckily for us, there are people like Knate Myers to capture the beauty of the night sky. Knate is a self-taught photographer living in Albuquerque,NM who only recently discovered timelapse and astro photography. It's a good thing he lives in the southwest. It allows him to capture the stars and sky away from the city lights, resulting in some beautiful shots.
If you like his photos, you can buy a calendar of them on Zazzle.
Elena Shumilova is an incredibly talented photographer who knows all the right ingredients for taking a beautiful photo. Her winter photos perfectly capture innocence, youth and wonder. Check out more of her fantastic photos on 500px.