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Capturing the most photogenic of shots is mostly about timing. Of course, you need to have the right photography hardware and other skills to boot, but having the patience to set up that perfect shot often results in some of the most native and unpretentious works of art.

I’m no professional in this regard by any stretch, but I do appreciate a great body of work such as this fascinating collection of creative shots by some very talented artists.

21 Fantastic Examples Of Brilliant Photography With Humor [via Smashing Apps]

I love nature. Better yet, I appreciate amazing photography of places and of animals I may yet see in this lifetime. Which is why National Geographic’s International Photo contest was endearing.

One of my favorites in the collection is of a “lion standing guard over the floor of the Ngorongoro crater” in Tanzania, by Gavin Yerxa:

Earlier this week I read a great account from Paul, of the African Wildlife Foundation, about their work in the Heartland finding and collaring lions.

Head over there and check out some more great photos.