The cinemagraphs look like still photos but actually feature a subtle area of movement designed to grab your eye and keep you looking. The effect is slightly eerie - but utterly captivating. [img=http://excellentpix.com/files/funzug/imgs/unusual2/next_step_photography_01.gif] Hair-raising: Cinemagraphs may look like stills, but they feature a subtle area of movement designed to grab your eye. These animated photos are the work of Jamie Beck (pictured) and her fellow artist Kevin Burg

[img=http://excellentpix.com/files/funzug/imgs/unusual2/next_step_photography_02.gif] Turning a page: The cinemagraphs work by using GIFs, a type of picture format similar to a JPEG which has been around since the invention of home computers but has come into its own with broadband internet In one shot of a crowded square, bodies are frozen in time, but one man quietly turns the pages of his newspaper.

[img=http://excellentpix.com/files/funzug/imgs/unusual2/next_step_photography_04.gif] A photo of a restaurant terrace is brought to life by the reflection of a taxi going past in the window. Miss Beck has worked with motion graphics artist Kevin Burg to make the cinemagraphs by using GIFs, a type of picture format similar to a JPEG which has been around since the invention of home computers.

[img=http://excellentpix.com/files/funzug/imgs/unusual2/next_step_photography_03.gif] Eerie effect: Cinemagraphs are calming to watch as only one area moves - and they are silent

nice topic bro,technology is really amazing

nice.

its available in digital cameras from sony

Hmm have noticed this in recent days. Beautiful use of technology. Good work afaque

Great work janu

thanks jaan.. Gp n all..

Awesome topic. . . It is interesting to take pics lyk that

Nice topic brother thanks for sharing with us.