Sunrise, also referred to as dawn or daybreak, are in fact different times of the day. According to Wikipedia sunrise is the instant at which the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon in the east, and dawn is the time when the sky begins to lighten, but before the sun actually appears, and daybreak can apply to either sunrise or dawn.

Sunset colours are usually more brilliant than sunrise colours, however, this showcase features some very vivid sunrise colours, along with the paler colours usually associated with colder weather.

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Here is a free set of gradients for Photoshop based on the colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The set contains 34 gradients and is completely free and unrestricted.

Click on the image to download the .grd file.

I hope you can use them and enjoy them!

Science Fiction is a very popular art and film genre, so I have collected 20 stunning free wallpapers based on sci-fi.

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Here is this week's showcase of outstanding digital art and design. Don't forget to check out the inspirational/motivational quote at the end of this post.

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Stairs can, surprisingly, be the subject of some outstanding photography. Their lines and shapes, reflections and perspective can create truly interesting shots.

Here is a collection of 20 such photographs. Many are taken from an unusual angle, but some are the result of excellent lighting, the best time of day, or are just interesting staircases!

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Vector art is defined in a large part by the software the art was created with, for instance, Illustrator and Corel Draw.

Trying to find a clear definition of vector art, the best I came across was from wisegeek.com, and here is an extract from their definition:

"The images in vector art are basic and simplistic, consisting of lines, points, polygons, and curves. Vector art is akin to the type of imaging typically used to create cartoon images found in comic strips. In addition, vector art is typically used to create business logos and signs, making them easy for the brain to remember."

Vector art, in recent years, has come along in leaps and bounds, as is proved by this collection of 20 examples created by extremely talented artists.

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From a general design point of view, wood textures have always been popular, but recently the use of wood textures in web design has increased dramatically.

Here is a collection of 20 very useful, high-resolution, free wood textures.

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There are at least 12 different types of waterfall, including cascade, horsetail, punchbowl and frozen. Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls are both segmented block waterfalls, and Angel Falls is a cascade waterfall.

There are thousands of waterfalls around the world, and if you are standing beside them, each one is beautiful in its own right, and every waterfall, from the correct position, with the right weather circumstances and a camera in the right hands, can be the subject of a beautiful photograph.

Here are 20 beautiful photographs of waterfalls - Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls are both represented here, but the others, although lesser-known are just as photogenic.

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Here is this week's collection of outstanding digital art and design, and of course, an inspirational/motivational quote after the showcase!

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Reflections in photography can either create a stunning piece of artistic work, or completely ruin the image. Good reflection photography depends on many factors such as light source, what is being reflected and the reflective substrate – ie: mirror, water, glass, etc., and of course, the creativity of the photographer.

Here is a collection of 20 outstanding examples of creatively excellent reflections in photographs.

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