Taken from the top of the Eiffel Tower, this tilt-shift soccer study has an unreal feel due to the long shadows.
David Panich modestly says he was "just having some fun with Photoshop." The unmasked tree stands out brilliantly against the blurred background.
Stunning scenery and an impressive ship make for a striking tilt-shift pic.
This summery shot of surfers in Bournemouth, UK, has a gorgeous golden tone and a spectacularly shallow depth of field.
Converging lines make this an arresting image, while the tiny figure of the train conductor gives it a dose of unreality.
Mediterranean blues and cool whites combine in this image, and the focus on the deck chairs makes them look almost out of place.
This is a stunning vista on its own, but the clever use of some Lensbaby optics make it extraordinary.
Snapped in Asturias, Spain, the colorful fishing boats and deep blue sea pop against the scenic backdrop.
This unusual tilt-shift perspective works wonders in creating a toy bridge.
Tilt-shift cityscapes are plentiful, but we love the selective focus around the tallest towers in this eye-catching image.
Tilt-shift is one of those fantastic photographic effects that makes you look twice, especially when it's used effectively to create "fake miniature" scenes.
We found 10 excellent examples of tilt-shift images from talented photographers around the world. Interestingly, the pics that caught our eye have all used tilt-shift in different ways, whether it's through the use of a special lens, applying an app or digitally creating the effect in post-processing.
See also: 10 Terrific Tilt-Shift iPhone Photos
If you're feeling inspired by our gallery, then you can easily make your own tilt-shift photos with either Instagram or Photoshop.
Share links to your own creations in the comments below.
Homepage image: Flickr, Rich Byham. All images used with permission.