AMERICAN PHOTO IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009

Here are the winners and finalists of American Photo Images of the Year 2009. The winning entries of this competition are divided in different categories such as: extreme, photojournalism, personal works, student works, commercial works, portraiture and nature

THE BEST HDR PHOTOGRRAPHS OF 2009

HDR photography has been popular around the web for a few years now. Every day, hundreds of people upload their HDR photos, whether original or digitally modified, in hopes of having a part in this trend. Only a few can be the best, and sorting through the bunch to find the best isn’t an easy job. There are always differing opinions on what looks great, as beauty is in the eyes and mind of the beholder.

We’ve found a handful of exceptional examples of HDR and HDR-ish photographs for your viewing pleasure. To enjoy an image in its full size and quality, please don’t forget to visit the photographers’ websites by clicking on the images that catch your eyes the most.

If you know of, or have your own, HDR photos that should be up here, let us know in the comment sectioN

GLASS HOUSE

A collaboration with founder Carlo Santambrogio and designer Ennio Arosio, their ‘Simplicity’ range features a series of iconic furniture pieces, beds, sofas and bookcases, along with architectural elements such as staircases and kitchens, all fashioned from ‘extraclear’ glass, that are elegant and distinctive, whilst perfectly complimenting their surroundings.

Imagine that you can lie in the bed watching the night skies. Or you can have breakfast inside your house enjoying the ocean view. The only problem is that everybody can see you from outside. But I think there will be an upgraded model with mirror walls from outside.