Other images that whisper, speak and scream

There is no shortage of pictures that can be viewed by anyone and everyone, so many photographers contribute from all over the world to make up such an eclectic, creative palate; photo journalists with their real life captures, wedding photographers who share romantic moments, wildlife photographers who venture where many of us never will, celebrity and high fashion photographers who display clothes and people in the public eye in very opulent and glamorous showcases, and so on. Then there's the random everyday photographer like me and many others, who simply like taking photos of different things, pushing the creative envelope, and expressing in a photo the image that was in our head.
We're all moved, inspired, provoked, drawn in, and touched by different images we see. I see so much greatness everywhere it's hard to not be floored by how talented some photographers are, whereas others just seem to keep regurgitating the same types of photos, never breaking new ground or challenging themselves. I love so many photographers but the late Herb Ritts, ever since I was a teenager, is by far a cut above the rest. His work is so absolutely his and identifiable as his, the style he created was ingenious.
I see so many cool new methods and styles I can't wait to learn and attempt, and I see my fair share of images that strike me, too. Not many do so much so that I remember them, but the ones here absolutely did, from many different genres, some of these photos I have admired for over 5 years. Whimsical to gritty to sexual to dark to glorious to endearing and personal. I wanted to share them here to display such a great creative array of works and to demonstrate how fun and introspective various styles can be. Names/Links to the actual photographer are captioned.
What single image did you see today that made you take pause?

Hunter Leone, Three Nails Photography
http://www.threenailsphotography.com/

David & Victoria Beckham
Photographed by Steven Klein for W Magazine (this whole series is hotnessss, I LOVE it)
http://www.wmagazine.com/people/celebrities/2007/08/beckhams_steven_klein_s/photos 

"End of the Line" by Chris Sista
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrissista/6027727871/in/faves-carriehamptonphotography/

Bob Marley picture and child. Photo credit unknown

Maybe Sparrows Place Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104359225/new-york-city-8x10-photograph-balloons?ref=favs_view_11

Herb Ritts.
Rest in Peace you amazing visionary. Often imitated, never duplicated.
http://www.herbritts.com/images/

This image of Robert Peraza who lost his son on 9/11 and just found his name at the meorial, became the symbol image of the Twin Tower attack anniversary.
Photography, Justin Lane for Getty Images
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/911-robert-peraza-photo-anniversary_n_958204.html

This screams spring! I just love it. Simplicity at it's best.
Aimee Pool Photography https://www.flickr.com/photos/aimeepool/6977419765/in/faves-carriehamptonphotography/

Seeing this photo and seeing this on TV in action were two separate experiences, lol, but all hail Brandi, basically.
Brandi Chastain famously celebrates after scoring the winning shootout goal against China during the 1999 World Cup. Photo credit unknown.


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