Like what you’ve seen in most GIF animation, cinemagraph is a product of still photo with minor elements moving on. It’s nothing impressive on technique but what makes cinemagraph unique is it brings back certain part of the photo to life, thus making the entire photo more realistic, attractive and sometimes even thought-provoking, just like the magical newspaper from the movie Harry Potter.
Dozens of photographers have found this technique interesting, so do we. While they are making their first attempt on cinemagraph, we go on by collecting 28 quality, realistic and thought-provoking cinemagraphs for your enjoyment and inspiration and, be prepared to get impressed!
28 Inspiring Cinemagraphs
A Wonderful World. It’s still yet it’s moving, it’s silent yet it’s thought-provoking. It’s the beauty of cinemagraph. (Image source: From Me To You)Can You Smell Them? I can’t really smell them, but I can feel that it’s hot and delicious! This is what cinemagraph can do, strengthens the expression of a photo. (Image source: From Me To You)
Cheers. Endless wine with endless elegance, achieved by cinemagraph. (Image source: From Me To You)
Coco Takes Manhattan. If you cannot capture wind, make a cinemagraph to get people feel it. (Image source: From Me To You)
Delicious Bacon. Believe me, cinemagraph will be the next big thing for food advertising. (Image source: Vickan Flickan)
Endless Time. Time is endless, so is cinemagraph. (Image source: Tilen Sepic)
Have A Bubbly Weekend! The moving effect has grabbed all you focus to the wine, showing you the attention-grabbing power of cinemagraph. (Image source: From Me To You)
Have An Adventurous Weekend. By simply moving some grasses, the entire photo has brought back to life completely. (Image source: http://skypicz.blogspot.com/)
He Swept Her Away. Amazed by the dynamic of the swinging dress, simply cool. (Image source: From Me To You)
How He Passed The Time. Cinemagraph can not only give you the feel of wind, but also the feel of speed. (Image source: From Me To You)
Infinite Coke. Where can I buy this coke? I will pay any money for it. An interesting effect achieved by cinemagraph to confuse your mind. (Image source: Superwhite)
It’s My Birthday. Oops, don’t scroll down too fast or the candle will be blown away! Revive your most lovely moment with cinemagraph. (Image source: From Me To You)
Meet Me At The Bar. A creative cinemagraph utilizing the reflection of window. (Image source: From Me To You)
Mouse Is Always Busy. Is he browsing the Hongkiat? Perfect cinemagraph that captures the life of a computer addict. (Image source: Superwhite)
Paint It On. Beauty needs patience. (Image source: From Me To You)
Prabal’s Beauty. Inspiring and lively at the same time, demonstrating how cinemagraph can be the best piece in your portfolio. (Image source: From Me To You)
Ride On A Swing. Instead of moving the swinging girl, the author moves another part of swing which makes entire cinemagraph more interesting, great idea. (Image source:
Shave And A Haircut. Can you see all pole barble lamps in the photo are whirling? This cinemagraph stands out by its great attention to detail. (Image source:
Slide To Unlock. How many times you unlock iDevice a day? A common activity made interesting by cinemagraph. (Image source: Superwhite)
So Tasty! How fresh it is! A tasty cinemagrah made for online grocery site, Gilt Taste. (Image source: From Me To You)
Spinning Coffee. Very nice attempt from Editor Simon, I like the peaceful feel of the entire photo, and the motion part has really strengthened the feel. (Image source: Editor Simon)
Sweeping Moments. Great collaboration between model and cinemagrapher, I believe more models will want to have a cinemagraph as self portrait, it’s simply more attractive. (Image source: From Me To You)
The Never-ending Commute. The moving train really adds to the epicness of this photo. (Image source: From Me To You)
Yuki. Its name is Yuki, an animal brought back to life by cinemagraph. (Image source: kirk7784)