Looking for websites of good photos of mundane things.

**carlb** · 12-31-2019, 05:19 PM

One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things?

**ashurbanipal** · 12-31-2019, 05:34 PM

In case you haven't seen them, there's plenty right here!
Try these:
Macro shots of everyday objects - PentaxForums.com
Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com
Everyday Objects - PentaxForums.com

There's also plenty of groups on Flickr that I visit for images of the everyday/mundane. Did you have a particular focus in mind? (Still life, random things found on the street, tools, shoes, etc.) If so that might help narrow the list of suggestions down some.

**carlb** · 12-31-2019, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by ashurbanipal

In case you haven't seen them, there's plenty right here!
Try these:
Macro shots of everyday objects - PentaxForums.com
Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com
Everyday Objects - PentaxForums.com

There's also plenty of groups on Flickr that I visit for images of the everyday/mundane. Did you have a particular focus in mind? (Still life, random things found on the street, tools, shoes, etc.) If so that might help narrow the list of suggestions down some.

Thanks. As for specific areas of interest - generally stuff you'd see walking around but not involving people (I'm not confident enough for that), close up, abstracts.... that sort of thing.

**zippythezip** · 12-31-2019, 05:59 PM - **2 Likes**

You should join us here. Daily Challenge (By Month) - PentaxForums.com
To try and get a photo for every day its pretty tough too not get "mundane" shots, and its fun too

**ashurbanipal** · 12-31-2019, 06:01 PM

I'll look through my Flickr groups and be back with links.

Sounds like we have similar interests. I will share one of my photo project ideas that I've never gotten around to doing which might fit the bill: take a picture of all the items I touch throughout a single day. Figured I'd just keep log everything from a typical day in my life and then go back and shoot them one at a time over the course of a month or so.

Are you on Instagram? There are a few accounts I follow there that focus on this sort of material; I'll share those as well if you'd be interested.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-31-2019, 06:24 PM - **1 Like**

take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot....

and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)...

pepperberryfarm | Flickr

**UncleVanya** · 12-31-2019, 06:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot....

and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)...

pepperberryfarm | Flickr

Your shots are quite interesting. You underestimate your creative nature.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-31-2019, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Your shots are quite interesting. You underestimate your creative nature.

thank you....

noelpolar · 12-31-2019, 08:27 PM - **3 Likes**

I to recommend looking at the "single in" daily challenge.... maybe even giving it a go...... sorta forces you over time to really look at everyday things in creative ways....

I don't think I would have taken a picture whilst grinding a fence post if I didn't get involved in it from time to time

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-31-2019, 08:46 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by carlb

One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things?

Interesting is often just a different way of seeing things. It's not easy for me but sometimes the right vibe hits.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot....

and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)...

pepperberryfarm | Flickr

I would never categorize the work of Pepperberry as mundane, maybe the subjects are, but the the photos are some of the best.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-31-2019, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I would never categorize the work of Pepperberry as mundane, maybe the subjects are, but the the photos are some of the best.

thank you - I really did just mean my subjects are ordinary/mundane...

**ashurbanipal** · 12-31-2019, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

As promised, here's a few Flickr groups I follow that I think fit the "mundane items" theme:
Historical Town Clocks
Toy Stories
Manhole Covers
Beauty in the Mundane

ChristianRock · 12-31-2019, 11:25 PM

Look up the work of William Eggleston. He is basically the reference (to me) of great pictures of mundane things. Most of his work is from the 70s but it still translates well, I think.

**beachgardener** · 12-31-2019, 11:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

people are very rare in my shots

except for the dogs

I do like dogs, hang on, they are not people

**BarryE** · 01-01-2020, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by carlb

One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things?

You could add to the mundane by looking for the following in every day, mundane objects. Ones that come to mind of so many:

# Compose with odd, dynamic shapes, angles etc. Forget the subject, just see the shapes and forms
# Compose with contrasts. Look for strong lighting, eg backlighting. Again forget the subject matter.
# Look for patterns and repetition.
# Plays of light. Shafts through windows. Reflections. Light through grids.
# Minimalism. Juxtaposition - beauty v ugly; rough v smooth; old v new

The possibilities are endless ...

12-31-2019, 05:19 PM	#1
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Looking for websites of good photos of mundane things. One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things?

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12-31-2019, 05:34 PM	#2
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	In case you haven't seen them, there's plenty right here! Try these: Macro shots of everyday objects - PentaxForums.com Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com Everyday Objects - PentaxForums.com There's also plenty of groups on Flickr that I visit for images of the everyday/mundane. Did you have a particular focus in mind? (Still life, random things found on the street, tools, shoes, etc.) If so that might help narrow the list of suggestions down some.

12-31-2019, 05:46 PM	#3
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162 Original Poster	Originally posted by ashurbanipal In case you haven't seen them, there's plenty right here! Try these: Macro shots of everyday objects - PentaxForums.com Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com Everyday Objects - PentaxForums.com There's also plenty of groups on Flickr that I visit for images of the everyday/mundane. Did you have a particular focus in mind? (Still life, random things found on the street, tools, shoes, etc.) If so that might help narrow the list of suggestions down some. Thanks. As for specific areas of interest - generally stuff you'd see walking around but not involving people (I'm not confident enough for that), close up, abstracts.... that sort of thing.

12-31-2019, 05:59 PM - 2 Likes	#4
zippythezip Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springhill Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 397	You should join us here. Daily Challenge (By Month) - PentaxForums.com To try and get a photo for every day its pretty tough too not get "mundane" shots, and its fun too

12-31-2019, 06:01 PM	#5
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	I'll look through my Flickr groups and be back with links. Sounds like we have similar interests. I will share one of my photo project ideas that I've never gotten around to doing which might fit the bill: take a picture of all the items I touch throughout a single day. Figured I'd just keep log everything from a typical day in my life and then go back and shoot them one at a time over the course of a month or so. Are you on Instagram? There are a few accounts I follow there that focus on this sort of material; I'll share those as well if you'd be interested.

12-31-2019, 06:24 PM - 1 Like	#6
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,677	take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot.... and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)... pepperberryfarm \| Flickr

12-31-2019, 06:37 PM - 2 Likes	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by pepperberry farm take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot.... and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)... pepperberryfarm \| Flickr Your shots are quite interesting. You underestimate your creative nature.

12-31-2019, 06:56 PM	#8
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,677	Originally posted by UncleVanya Your shots are quite interesting. You underestimate your creative nature. thank you....

12-31-2019, 08:27 PM - 3 Likes	#9
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I to recommend looking at the "single in" daily challenge.... maybe even giving it a go...... sorta forces you over time to really look at everyday things in creative ways.... I don't think I would have taken a picture whilst grinding a fence post if I didn't get involved in it from time to time

12-31-2019, 08:46 PM - 3 Likes	#10
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by carlb One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things? Interesting is often just a different way of seeing things. It's not easy for me but sometimes the right vibe hits. Originally posted by pepperberry farm take a look at my flickr page - mundane is pretty much all I shoot.... and never, never, ever any people (you'll find that people are very rare in my shots)... pepperberryfarm \| Flickr I would never categorize the work of Pepperberry as mundane, maybe the subjects are, but the the photos are some of the best.

12-31-2019, 08:56 PM	#11
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,677	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I would never categorize the work of Pepperberry as mundane, maybe the subjects are, but the the photos are some of the best. thank you - I really did just mean my subjects are ordinary/mundane...

12-31-2019, 09:22 PM - 1 Like	#12
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	As promised, here's a few Flickr groups I follow that I think fit the "mundane items" theme: Historical Town Clocks Toy Stories Manhole Covers Beauty in the Mundane

12-31-2019, 11:25 PM	#13
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Look up the work of William Eggleston. He is basically the reference (to me) of great pictures of mundane things. Most of his work is from the 70s but it still translates well, I think.

12-31-2019, 11:35 PM - 1 Like	#14
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by pepperberry farm people are very rare in my shots except for the dogs I do like dogs, hang on, they are not people

01-01-2020, 07:15 AM	#15
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by carlb One of the photo projects I'm setting for myself this year is to try and take interesting photo's of mundane / everyday things and situations (because that's the sort of area I live in). I'm looking for inspiration and ideas so does anyone have any recommendations of websites of photographers who take good photo's of mundane things? You could add to the mundane by looking for the following in every day, mundane objects. Ones that come to mind of so many: # Compose with odd, dynamic shapes, angles etc. Forget the subject, just see the shapes and forms # Compose with contrasts. Look for strong lighting, eg backlighting. Again forget the subject matter. # Look for patterns and repetition. # Plays of light. Shafts through windows. Reflections. Light through grids. # Minimalism. Juxtaposition - beauty v ugly; rough v smooth; old v new The possibilities are endless ...