Camera Pixo is a fantastic free magazine that has so many great photographic inspirations. What I like about their philosophy is they showcase amateurs and professionals alike. Do you have what it takes to make the cut? Check out the magazine and see all the great interviews and latest cutting edge photo techniques.

Just a few images to help you make it through the rest of the week.

Marc Montocchio gives you a behind the scenes look at what it took to get still images of a free swimming Blue Marlin in St. Thomas. Check out his website  for his amazing image and some other great underwater photos.

We’d like to start a new feature here that will help you get through the week and inspire your photo creativity. Instead of having a single theme or photographer, we’ll feature images that inspire us or force us to take a second look.  Check back here every Wednesday.

Alice – 02 by Gian Guido Zurli

By uuaoe

River’s Edge by ~EvidencE~

Mine 750M by Pyroninja

Today’s sunrise by Wackelaugen

By Elijah Porter

BullDocker TAGOS x HALUMOTO SHOWHEI RIDE by Shibazo

Martin Pescador by Alejiga

By Ahmad Al-Hamdawi

Angelina by Ana do Amaral

Nothing but sunshine by The Official Holly Ferocious

Smile For The Camera (Explored) by Brendahawk

We get many great photographers here on Photodaydream that makes us take notice and say “Wow”. Ben Heine takes it to a new level, his imagery is inventive and forces you to peel away the layers of his work.

Ben usually integrates an inventive hand made drawing in front of a realistic background. There are several methods to achieve the same effect (see “Interviews” for more info). Ben’s hand is always clearly visible; it represents the close connection between the viewer, the artist and the artwork. The drawing is either in black and white on white paper or in color on black paper, while the photo is often very colorful, this amplifies the contrast between the two mediums.

Movies can be inspirations for us photographers with their beautiful lighting and focus points that draw you into an image. Below are some examples of photos that give you that cinematic feel and we’ll share with a you a couple of tips on how to achieve this.

First, shoot with a really good lens. My choice of lens would be my trusty 180mm f/2.8 lens to compress the background, but a “Nifty Fifty” 50mm f/1.8 would work well also.

Make sure your focus is sharp on your subject and think about using the rule of thirds to create an off center subject. Its also better to not have them look at the camera, very few actors look directly into the lens but some of the examples below work well despite this.

Be aware of the distance between subject and background. A good distance behind the subject before distracting elements start showing up. Use color to separate the main subject from the background.

Then you’ll want to crop your image in a 16×9 format. See the link below for a Scott Kelby tutorial.

In post, maybe add a greenish or bluish tone to your images.

You can also add bars like many of these shots have to help give it the cinematic feel.

Have some fun and play with your images to see what you can create.

Scott Kelby has a nice tutorial on how to create this effect in Photoshop and Lightroom.

a stream of emotions by Maegondo

Continents timelapse by Ettore Biondo

Self Portrait by TGKW

shine for us by whats_ur_flava2000

Dream a little dream by thirdeyep

Traffic by andersdenkend

I’m the most beautiful man in the world by _TooL

Smoke by TGKW

Cars through market street by RudmerHK

Train at Night by O1e9

Fog Stalker by Stephen’s PhotoArt

Working Title By Kane

Jonny by TGKW

Rainbow family member by Benoit.P

Your sight over meby [ piXo ]

Red Light by Jeff Krol

COSTA WALLPAPER 16×9 by stick gunner

Kev by TGKW

Day 2 by iceman9294

Exhale by Jeff Krol

All our fears are created by ourselves by exdigecko

Lost in Woods (feat. brother) by Alexandros Kaa

Snowshill Lavender Farm by Andrew Lockie

Hanz by TGKW

Love is All We Need by ZI.NGUYEN

Me Red Fields by Matt

Conflicted by djcrewe1

By ce28nn

Streets of Istanbul by petrosg

An angel’s torment by conchitadelmundo

Free Bird by KakA-Tua

Beautiful Orchid by TGKW

Jane Doe by Mika

by mik_time

Sabrina by Marie Lisch

Day #112 • 365 Empty. by Tastino0

by Carl Casequin

Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir

Nip’n Tuck by Flamin’ Mo

slippery when wet by thirdeyep

Landscape in the Mist by Orca1976

by A.Murrain

Bête Noire by NFW

All Of Your Days Will Be Blessed by NFW

The willows 21 by mjtetley

Faraway,so close by thirdeyep

NY 2009-24 by Rizon Parein

By Kane

The Back Bone by Kane

Heroic – 7/52 by kaoni701

Anoop Negi has been shortlisted for the Photographer of the Year and the Best Photographer in the Sports category for his iconic Kerala Bull Race at the Sony World Photography Awards.

His work is inspiring, colorful and uses excellent composition. His trademark seems to be one of creating images with vivid colors and wonderful subjects that will surely inspire your travel and photography daydreams.

If I wanted to really get your attention I would post photos of naked cyclists, but alas this is a family friendly page, but I think these images will inspire you just in a different way.

Servizio a Domicilio by Davide Cherubini

Balut Vendor’s Sunset by jeridaking

The Finish Line by Lee Sie

Copenhagen Train Station Bike Riding

the cyclist. by karrah.kobus

On One Misty Morning by Latyrx

chic & classic by Jordan_K

The Yellow Kitty by Davide Cherubini

Pier at low tide by lomokev

Sheryl – Greenpoint by Dmitry Gudkov

La Bicicletta Rosa by Davide Cherubini

Take A Ride by Latyrx

Red Mailbox by Davide Cherubini

Deep by Jean-Michel Priaux

Flirting by Davide Cherubini

Pedal Power by adrians_art

Notturno d’Osteria by Davide Cherubini

C o l n a g o by Lee Sie

gone in a few sec by larsvandegoor.com

Ognuno è Disordinato a Modo Suo by Davide Cherubini

Cyclist in Morning Mist by h.koppdelaney

Maltrattata by Davide Cherubini

Emily + Noel – Greenpoint by Dmitry Gudkov

Cyclist over railway by josemanuelerre

Non è un Posto per Signore by Davide Cherubini

The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. by Chaulafanita

Cocoa Beach Florida by Ronaldo F Cabuhat