Being a graphic designer, photography has always intrigued me a lot. Just like graphic designing, professional photography is also a very difficult but equally interesting career. It involves great efforts and labors on the part of a photographer to capture the moments with their devices in a manner that is attractive and compelling.

As if the selective color photography I posted last week wasn’t enough to bog our minds with sensation, I have come across yet another kind of photography that will wash you away. Yes! I’m talking about wave photography…a technique of taking pictures where the photographer catches the ferocity and viciousness of the wild waves. Although it’s cool to hang out on the beach surfing the high waves, experiencing the thrills and chills of the turbulent waters. But when the ocean waves turn nasty, they can be daunting and frightening.

Following are 25 of the most splendid and nerve-racking examples of wave photography for you to understand the concept and get inspired.

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Which of these enthralled you the most and aroused you to try one of these wave stunts ?

I couldn’t agree more! Therefore, I have created a new category named; “Graphic Design Contests” Here; I will be updating you with latest contests being held in the World of Graphics. In short, I aspire to become a source for my creative friends, backing them to introduce their talent and creativity to the World.

However, which contest should get the first chance, became a million dollar question for me. At last, I decided of giving the honor to Logoblog.org as it catches my attention with hard to resist gift offers.

This contest throws an opportunity for designers to drop in ideas for their blog’s logo redesign and win some amazing BIG Prizes. 1st place is a brand new 13” MacBook! 2nd place wins an 8 GB Apple Ipod Touch! 3rd place will receive a 16 GB Ipod Nano!

I think it’s not a bad deal…start sending in your doodles from 21st March to 13th April; maybe you might be the lucky one. (Read More)

Last, but not the least…Do share your views about this new category on my blog and don’t hesitate to send in details of any interesting graphic design contest you come across.

Do keep coming in to check other latest happenings!! ]]> http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/graphic-design-contests/feed/ 9 http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/motion-graphic-designs/ http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/motion-graphic-designs/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:54:28 +0000 Charlie B. Johnson http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/?p=98 Some time back when graphic designers started blending 3D animations with strange motion tracks, it took up the graphic design industry with a blow, announcing the new design discipline: motion graphic design.

Creative minds proved that graphics don’t need to be static and fixed, in fact designs can float, swirl, dance and presented in many unusual forms. Motion designs have introduced new dimensions to design such as speed, timing and transformation, providing more space to the designers to explore their creativity.

I believe, there’s still a lot left to explore….anyways, I have compiled some best examples of motion graphic design which prove how visual elements in motion can help us achieve stunning results.  

Smoke

Cherry Drop

Long Walk

Splatter

Abstract Smoke

Baseball

Gone with Smoke

Wild

Marbles

Underground look

Shower Cap

Type in Motion

Jump

Water Drop

Wanna Ride

Let’s Play