11 people you should follow on Instagram

“For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.” Henri Cartier-Bresson

I've been using Instagram for 3 1/2 years and still have a crush on the app.  IG is simply the best social space for me because it combines the best of every social network: gorgeous visuals, clever bylines, and an uncluttered space.

I've written before about the people I love to follow (here), but I have an entire new crop of photographers, artists, and humorists I wanted to share with you.

Ready? Here we go (in no particular order):

1)  thiswildidea - this guy mostly posts pictures of his dog in crazy situations, but he usually features nature as the backdrop. Dogs AND beautiful scenery - what's not to love?!

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2) mattoliver - this photographer uses his iphone almost exclusively to capture images around Manhattan. Sure, NYC is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, but mattoliver still has a special flair that makes me happy.

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3) tolgagirgin99 - I have no idea how I found this account, but it's all about 3D calligraphy.  Sounds boring, right? Not at all. I love the visuals and I think you will too.

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4) courage4caleb - Caleb is autistic and he has a helping dog, Courage.  I think the mom is the author of the account, but it's beautiful and inspiring.

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5) oakoak_street_art - This feed is all about random art.  The pictures are stray, sometimes edgy, and always clever.  Exhibit A: the hulk

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Exhibit B: Side show Bob

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6) chefjacqueslamerde - this is a "fake" account, meaning you don't know who is really making the posts, but they are clever. This "chef" makes processed foods into works of art.

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7) camilleseaman - This woman is a legit photographer and I found her after my trip to Iceland because she had made a bunch of posts from there.  As fate would have it, camilleseaman posts from ALL over the world and her pictures are a complete delight.  Seriously.  You need to follow this woman.

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8) coachrausch - another completely random guy I follow who is a football coach in Santa Barbara. He mostly posts sunsets and they are breathtakingly beautiful.  Sure, they make me a little homesick for California, but it's still worth subscribing to his feed just to see Port Hueneme.

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9) zachdriftwood - if this is the guy's real name, he wins -- SO cool!! Love his clever pictures about nothing in particular.

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10) abstractsunday - this feed is by New York Times artist Christoph Niemann, so his work often comes from projects he's created for publication. The pictures are whimsical, fun, and always surprising.

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11) avesmahbabes - I know the person who puts together this feed and I not only love his eye, but his captions are impressive as well.  Definitely worth a follow.Now it's your turn to tell me who I'm missing!