Snazy slide shows
Slide shows are certainly nothing new to the web, but they have found a new home. This type of functionality is commonly found on many home pages and is a great tool for communicating a message or set of content in a small amount of space. It can be a very dramatic tool that shapes the flow of content.
http://www.instantshift.com/2010/02/05/66-examples-of-perfect-slideshow-presentation-in-web-design/
I think these would work well when used for designers portfolios too, what do you think? M.