The following video guide discuss some common tools and tips that will help you make images that are beautiful, effortless, and minimalist: Minimalist Photography Made Easy - Guide
Minimalist photography should look effortless. Of course, pulling off an effortless minimalist image is easier said than done. But there are many different tools - some you might already know and others you might not have ever used - that we can employ to create beautiful minimalist shots.
The winner for the December Challenge: **#428: Nambe Grove Double Old Fashioned Glass w/Bourbon and Ice Ball ** by eyeswydeshut
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Be creative, and most importantly...have fun!
