Ric Frazier

Ric Frazier sent me a picture today that caught my attention. Ric specializes in underwater photography. Not just kids swimming around and manta rays, but high–end clothing for Nike and Bal Harbor Shops–y'know, the expensive stuff that's supposed to stay dry. The result is original, eye-catching work that is stunning and effective.

See more of Ric's work here.

Image: courtesy of Ric Frazier ©2009

©2009 David Scott | Cosmic: Advertising & Design

Inaugural Ball

My friend Sherri shared these pretty cool photos from the presidential inaugural ball. Enjoy.

©2009 David Scott | Cosmic: Advertising & Design

Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan's images can make you angry or make you cry. The powerful use of repitition and color speaks volumes about the concept he presents in his pictures. He makes a point of sharing unbelievable statistics through visual means. The numbers are not only astounding, but the skill required to compose these images is simply extraordinary.

The images above depicts a composition of 29,569 handguns, equal to the number of gun-related deaths in the US in 2004.

Image: Copyright Chris Jordan.

©2008 David Scott | Cosmic: Graphic Design & Branding

Antilimit

Just because iStock is cheap, doesn't mean it's a good idea.

There's a difference between good photos and great photos. Then there are photos that just take your breath away. Photos that move you to the very core. There are photos that can tell a story beyond any headline or body copy.

Eric Gustafson takes those kinds of photos.

You won't find his photos on iStock. Eric is the kind of photographer that works with a very specific type of individual or company. He's master at his craft and he works with others who are masters.

Are you?

©2008 David Scott | Cosmic: Graphic Design & Branding

Photo: Copyright Eric M. Gustafson

Eyes are the window to the soul

One the really neat things I learned at Photoshop World this past week was how to retouch the eyes in a photograph. In her session, Eyes are the Windows to the Soul, Fay Sirkis taught us a simple airbrushing technique that can add an enormous amount of depth to any photograph whether of a person or animal.

Note the difference between the above photo where I retouched only the eyes and the photo below in its original form.


Pretty cool, huh?

©2008 David Scott | Cosmic: Graphic Design & Branding