Author: James Durston

Others A quiet light in the big city Oct 14, 2025 —— 2 mins This is an image of a single lamp. It sits silently in the foreground, center stage but nothing else in the scene. The lamp is tall and traditional in style. Its pole has a warm, coppery hue. The shade of the lamp is black and…

Landscape Lu Heng by the sea under clear blue horizon Sep 30, 2025 —— 1 mins And here is Lu Heng standing on a balcony at the distant view of the sea. He has dark sunglasses on and a black jacket as he fingers lean on the balcony looking into the distance. The sky is clear…

Portraits Whispers of Autumn Oct 14, 2025 —— 2 mins It’s a photo of soft light to capture the gorgeous late autumn scenery. It’s original and creative, it pulls your eyes down the trail to the distance. An empty country road lies before you, the light blue sky behind it. Making a perfect backdrop to…

Others A Mesmerising Sky Celebration Oct 14, 2025 —— 4 mins Watch a stunning fireworks show after dark. It brightly illuminates the sky over a smooth, sparkling water body.Golden and silvery stars evolve into complex, brilliant patterns. Their bright light is reflected onto the surface of the water, giving us a double image of celestial wonder that captivates the…

Portraits Shining in the Spotlight Oct 14, 2025 —— 2 mins Here is a photo of some stillness and beauty on stage, in black and white. One figure stands on its own under the warm luminance of spotlights, body bent forward with arms extended in an elegant reach. Her long dress pools on the ground,…

Others Golden Sunset Reflection on a Modern Skyscraper Oct 14, 2025 —— 4 mins As the sun sets, its golden hue bathes a contemporary structure. The glass walls towards the end of daylight trade the sun’s rays, giving each panel an iridescent display of warmth. This is an interplay of light and architecture, as the…

Landscape Edge of night seen from above Sep 17, 2025 —— 4 mins A thin horizon glows—pale yellow melting into indigo. Beneath it, a web of lights traces human presence across the land. The brightest cluster marks a city’s heart; the rest fade outward, scattered like falling embers.The higher half of the frame is almost…

Landscape The Old Boat Sep 30, 2025 —— 4 mins This is an image of an old fishing vessel. It rests silently in the center of the still water. The predominant hue of the vessel is a washed out teal, the color of sea water on an overcast day. But you can see that the paint has flaked…

Landscape A Flower in the Night Sky Sep 30, 2025 —— 4 mins A colossal flower has just opened in the night sky. But this is no flower it is a firework. It’s popped at exactly the right moment, so it’s formed into a nice, round ball. There are dozens of bright white and pale yellow lines of light…

Others Sailing with love Oct 14, 2025 —— 4 mins This is a beautiful aerial picture. It shows a luxurious white yacht resting on clear blue water. The scene is very calm and elegant. The peaceful sea shines under the sun. The bright blue colors make you feel relaxed and free. The yacht in the…