When a single picture can work on multiple storytelling and symbolic levels, it becomes a powerful image that can be put to an infinite number of uses. We gathered 26 examples of well-executed conceptual images that can stand on its own. Packed with lots of interesting ideas, this collection will inspire you to try something completely different and create unique pictures.

And if you’re looking for images to use in your next campaign, project, or design, you’re in luck! All these images can be licensed immediately from the 500px Marketplace in this gallery.

The Waterbender by Heather Balmain on 500px

Fiery Tree by Heather Balmain on 500px

Forest Fire by Heather Balmain on 500px

Permeating by Heather Balmain on 500px

Aerial of aqueduct. by Heather Balmain on 500px

Toned image of young women sitting with skateboard on parapet and shake her hair by Heather Balmain on 500px

Lenticular Clouds Sierra Nevada Mountains by Heather Balmain on 500px

Brand new lava by Heather Balmain on 500px

Mushroom by Heather Balmain on 500px

Nature's embrace II by Heather Balmain on 500px

Bubble Boy by Heather Balmain on 500px

A man with black hair, a full beard and moustache. by Heather Balmain on 500px

The fluted ridges of the Na Pali Coast rise above the crashing surf on the north shore of Kauai, Haw by Heather Balmain on 500px

Tamed Tornado by Heather Balmain on 500px

Da by Heather Balmain on 500px

Dreams of sands by Heather Balmain on 500px

Friends & Fire by Heather Balmain on 500px

Brunette girl by Heather Balmain on 500px

Sunset Reflection by Heather Balmain on 500px

Photo by Heather Balmain on 500px

Save by Heather Balmain on 500px

A happy face, a thumping bass for a loving race by Heather Balmain on 500px

die Leichtigkeit des Seins by Heather Balmain on 500px

Butterfly by Heather Balmain on 500px

Looking into another dimension by Heather Balmain on 500px

Small galaxy by Heather Balmain on 500px

To find more conceptual photo ideas, click here. And don’t forget to share your favorite conceptual shots in the comments down below!