Scales, feathers & fuzz: Show us your best pet portraits

It’s ok if your pet portrait is a bit non-traditional. Dan Bracaglia There’s nothing quite like bonding with a member of another species. Inviting creatures, large or small, into your home to love and care for is one of the great joys of life. And though it may not be easy, it’s surely worth the… Continue reading Scales, feathers & fuzz: Show us your best pet portraits

Fruit bowls & floral arrangments: Show us your best still life photos

Abby Ferguson From Cézanne and Van Gogh to the Flemish aces, still life is a genre much studied, quite revered, and difficult to master. Done right, images are rife with symbolism and filled with compositional mastery. So, for this week’s Photo of the Day challenge, we want to see your interpretation of the still life… Continue reading Fruit bowls & floral arrangments: Show us your best still life photos

Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art

Dan Bracaglia Public perception of graffiti has undergone a transformation in recent years. What was once seen by many as nothing more than an illicit activity or nuisance, is now being embraced by the contemporary art world, collectors, and everyday folks alike. In a celebration of art for the people, by the people, we want… Continue reading Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art

Sweet serendipity: Show us your favorite unexpected photos

Louvre, Paris. Portra 160, Rolleicord. Marissa Wu A lucky photographer knows the feeling of pure serendipity. Sometimes, it’s being in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, the creation process is unexpected but yields a rewarding result. Other times, something completely accidental ends up elevating an image to new heights. And thus, this week’s… Continue reading Sweet serendipity: Show us your favorite unexpected photos

Free falling: We want to see your favorite subject

Flowers in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Fuji 400h, Nikon F100. Marissa Wu We’re turning over a new leaf. Fall is on the way. And as we segue into cooler temps and a new season, the editors at PopPhoto are throwing this week’s theme out the window. Instead, we want to see images that capture… Continue reading Free falling: We want to see your favorite subject

Everything all at once: We want to see your best photos of ‘chaos’

Dan Bracaglia It’s time to channel your inner Kylo Ren because we want to see “More, More, More!” In a 180-degree turn from last week’s theme, this photo challenge is an ode to maximalism and all things chaotic. This week’s theme Show us your best images that interpret the theme of “more is more.” We’re… Continue reading Everything all at once: We want to see your best photos of ‘chaos’

Sun, moon, and stars: show us your best photos of the sky

Marissa Wu Last week was monumental for folks who like to gaze into the heavens—both within the space community and outside it—with the release of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first images. From the majestic Carina Nebula to a lively dance between galaxies, the images even moved one physicist to tears. With all the intergalactic… Continue reading Sun, moon, and stars: show us your best photos of the sky

Surf’s up: Show us your best images of the beach

Abigail Ferguson A little seaside air is the cure for just about anything. Squishy sand beneath your toes, playing tag with the waves, an afternoon ice cream under an umbrella, the shore is the perfect place to hit refresh and soak in the summer. So, this week’s theme is all about beach life. This week’s… Continue reading Surf’s up: Show us your best images of the beach

Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time

Marissa Wu Ever since we started introducing weekly themes for the Photos of the Day challenge, readers have risen to the occasion. You’ve shown us your best macro images, shared awe-inspiring photos of the planets, and proved that you know how to enjoy a proper summer vacation. So, this week, we’re leaving it up to you,… Continue reading Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time

We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat

Get creative—the interpretation of ‘heat’ is up to you. Getty Images An erupting volcano. Spicy food that causes you to break out into a sweat. A fiery sunset. Heat is interesting, varied, and complex. It spans the natural elements to the heights of emotion. Inspired by the rising temperatures as the summer solstice approaches, this… Continue reading We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat