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Outdoor activities are, essentially, any activity that takes place outside. It doesn't have to necessarily be out in the natural elements — outdoor activities take place in cities and parks every day. However, outdoor activities are, by nature, outdoors. These activities typically require more space than indoor sports or activities, and they can range from outdoor workouts to spending time with family outdoors. Any sport played outside is an outdoor activity, as are wider-ranging activities like hiking, biking, sailing, ziplining, or even bungee jumping. At Shutterstock, we define outdoor activities as loosely as we can, so you'll find the widest range of images possible when you search our library for your creative design projects. We've collected images of outdoor activities from all around the world, so take a look, and explore the possibilities.
Images with outdoor activities are photographs, images, logos, vectors, and other designs that capture the spirit of being outdoors. You might use these images to brand outdoor organizations, illustrate presentations featuring outdoor activities, or help fill out a social media campaign with authentic imagery. Images with outdoor activities can feature only one person or object, or they can capture thousands at an outdoor event. What they have in common is the outdoors, and what it means in the lives of those like to spend as much time as possible out of the house and under the sky. Whether it's sports, exploration, exercise, dining, or just spending time with family outdoors, if the image captures the spirit of these activities, then it's an image with outdoor activities.
Engaging outdoor visuals are all about relatability. Can the viewer see themselves or their own family in the activity in the image? Is the activity in the image exciting, entertaining, or relaxing? If so, viewers can project themselves into the idea and engage with the visual. If the outdoor activity is unpleasant, then viewers are likely to disengage and move on. Look for a variety of outdoor activities enjoyed by all kinds of different people in order to create the most widely appealing visuals possible. Narrowing your image choice to only one activity or one type of person will narrow your audience considerably. Bright colors, bold lines, and exciting points of view all help viewers engage with outdoor activities images.
Finding high-quality images with outdoor activities is easy here at Shutterstock. First and foremost, you can simply scroll down to see our curated collection of outdoor activities images. If you don't see what you're looking for there, type your search query (or queries) into the white box labeled "Search for images." When you get your results, you can use the filters on the left side of the screen to narrow down your options. You can specify image type, orientation, color scheme, and more. Alternatively, if you already have an image, and you'd like to find a similar one, you can click on "Search by image" on the Shutterstock homepage. Upload your file, and Shutterstock's A.I. will scour our library for similar compositions.
The best season for outdoor activity photos depends on the activity in question. If you're looking for images capturing snow skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating, these occur during snowy seasons like late fall, winter, or early spring. If you want water sports, sunbathing, or beach volleyball, then you'll want images captured or created in the summer. Camping, campfires, and hiking can take place at any time in the year, but it will depend on what you want the content of the image to communicate. Are your campers cold? Are they hiking in snow? Are people wearing shorts around the campfire? These are all questions you'll want answers for before you begin browsing for your perfect image.