Outstanding Photographers

Anne-Marie is an artist that draws the viewer into her images and captivates their senses with a finesse of colour and style!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Black and White, Conceptual, HDR, Landscape, Macro, Nature, Night, Photographers, Urban

Our 63rd featured artist can be described as a regular gal with a passion for photography! Anne-Marie known on flickr as bleuet / Anne-Marie, is an artist that draws the viewer into her images and captivates their senses with a finesse of color and style. A perfect source of inspiration, this is one artist definitely not to be missed.

“Hello, my name is Anne-Marie. I live between Bordeaux and the Arcachon Basin in South West of France.
I bought my first camera (Minolta XG-M) with my first salary and it’s still in order. I really became a serial shooter with my first digital camera 6 years ago.

Seascapes are my favorite subjects. I adore walking by the ocean or the Arcachon Basin at sunset or at the blue hour : it makes me feel optimistic. I also love shooting cityscapes at night because of the atmosphere ; animals (especially funny birds), children…

A dear friend of mine taught me how to take long exposures and I’m now playing with my ND filters like a kid with a toy.

I would like to try other subjects like misty landscapes, portraits in B&W and chiaroscuro, architecture… The most difficult for me is to take candid shots because it seems to me I’m steeling a bit of people’s life… but I want to learn that too.

Photo is a fantastic way to meet people you would never have heard of, and to discover other ways of living and thinking. I’m always amazed when I wander in this group’s fantastic images : they make me dream, learn and want to progress. Thank you all for that ! ”.

Sower of dreams

Unintended… but so great !

BREIZH – BRETAGNE – BRITTANY

Is it on Earth ?

Pont d’Aquitaine – Aquitaine Bridge

Silence is gold

To Cid

We are not what you think we are, we are golden

Serenity

A Happy man

Come fly with me

Communion

LE BAISER DU DRAGON – KISS OF THE DRAGON

Cinemascope

Men Ruz

Private investigation

Ara qui rit

Happy holydays

You can contact Anne-Marie at:

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Tags: Anne-Marie, black and white, bleuet, Bordeaux, conceptual, France, HDR, landscape, macro, nature, night, portrait, urban

Read more | Comments (1) | February 27th, 2012

Meet photographer Eric Teissèdre, a highly trained professional with a spark of creativity to mind-boggle you everytime!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Conceptual, Digital Art, Landscape, Nature, Photomanipulation, Still life, Travel, Urban

Our 158th featured artist is certainly not new to the photo scene, a highly trained professional with a spark of creativity to mind-boggle you everytime, Eric Teissèdre‘s photos have appeared worldwide in books, magazines, postcards and collections of every kind. And while Eric has worked for both agencies and big time advertisers, Eric is a down to earth artist who keeps his eyes set on his creative goal…in Eric’s own words…:”I’m just looking to meet people who are seeking others who want a balance, to work to flourish!”

Eric TEISSEDRE – Photographe

J’ai signé de nombreux ouvrages de photographies, monographies, recueils, revues.
Mes images illustrent aussi bien des magazines
que des publications touristiques
Les publicitaires font appel à moi pour des campagnes d’affichages
de plus je travaille pour différentes institutions.

(Pour moi une société type 1 euro n’est pas une agence)
Je cherche simplement à rencontrer des personnes qui cherchent d’autres personnes qui cherchent un équilibre, afin de travailler pour s’épanouir.
Localisation : France

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I have signed many books of photographs, monographs, collections, magazines. My pictures are seen in both magazines and tourist publications. Advertisers call on me for poster campaigns and more I work for different institutions.

(For me a society type 1 euro is not an agency) I’m just looking to meet people who are seeking others who want a balance, to work to flourish. Location: France

You can contact Eric at his Website: lesimagesduberger.com

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Tags: conceptual, digital art, Eric Teissèdre, France, landscape, nature, photomanipulation, still life, travel, urban

Read more | Comments off | September 27th, 2011

What does good poetry, bad poetry, cigarettes and espresso, have to do with photographer Eddie O’Bryan? Inspiration and great black and white photography!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Black and White, Conceptual, Landscape, Monochrome, Photomanipulation, Portrait

Meet photographer Eddie O’Bryan. Eddie is from Austin, TX, and has an amazing portfolio of superb art for all his 27 years of age! We have presented here a small sampling of Eddie’s work… surreal, captivating, imaginative, complex and often thought provoking images, very cool 18 black and white images of pure awesome!

27 year old photographer currently residing in Austin, Texas.

Inspired by: Bob Dylan bootlegs (before his 1966 motorcycle crash). Lou Reed bootlegs, the more lo-fi, the better. Good poetry. Bad poetry. Cigarettes. Espresso. Good B&W photographs (good luck finding them). Victorian furniture. Decadent chandeliers. Brocade fabric. Sleep deprivation. Typefaces that aren’t Helvetica. Sex. Handmade Italian shoes. Commes des Garcon. Gary Graham. Louise Dahl Wolfe. Love. Life. Death. You, probably (if I knew you.)

Golden Gate Bridge with fog

Pacific Coast II

Tree at Sunset

Tree on Hilltop

Girl with umbrella

Mackenzie I

England I

Calla Lily

Artichoke

Pears

Storms coming

Amanda & the Spanish Moss

Tophat

Solitude

Blizzard in Alleyway, Downtown NYC

Holga meets the birds

An Ode to Louise Dahl-Wolfe

Billy Corgan

You can contact Eddie at: Eddie O’Bryan Photography

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Tags: Austin, black and white, conceptual, Eddie O'Bryan, landscape, monochrome, photomanipulation, portrait, Texas, United States

Read more | Comments off | July 22nd, 2011

Magda Indigo is a talented and versatile photographer who does not fit into just one little box!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Conceptual, Nature, Photographers, Portrait, Urban

Our 16th feature is a talented and versatile photographer who does not fit into just one little box.

Magda Indigo talks about herself and photography:

“I am a Belgian, born in Bruges, Flanders, who happily lives in the UK with my husband, fellow photographer Paul Indigo. Contrary to what many think: I AM NOT A FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHER! Just A photographer, a passionate and intuitive photographer, this on here is my fun, my freedom.

Photography is a way of life for me. Being creative is not a choice… it is an urge in me…. I can forget the world, time, food, drink or sleep when I am in that mode…

Photography for me is ALL about light, creativity, beauty and EMOTION, not only technical prowess, a ‘perfect’ image without creativity or emotion is just a ‘picture’.

Knowledge comes mostly with time, curiosity, a hunger for learning and lots of experimenting. And now in the digital age, many of the ‘skills’ and attributes seem to have been forgotten! It took me over 15 years to achieve the image that was behind my eyes and see it in front of them!!!

I take my studio black-background shots on Hasselblad, digital back, with extension tubes, lot of different light-sources, our Godard light-boxes (I do not use them here as flash-lights), snouts, honeycomb, flags, cutters and gobos, reflectors of all kinds, I mean, a piece of white foam, a sheet of silver, they all reflect. It DOES NOT HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE… Be creative even there! I prefer comp made IN CAMERA! My camera HAS to be my friend from day one (same for the lenses!), I MUST like the feel of it, not too light for more stability. Do not like tripods (except in studio), my main dislike is FLASH. We all have our preferences but if you are a good photographer who has learned the skill and knows what he’s doing… you can do EVERYTHING! If it is to help young photographers, I think this will be representative.

If you have any questions just write and ask! We like to help. I’m a humble and quite shy person, however the facts are, because we are pro’s, we have, over the years, accumulated equipment and knowledge that most ‘enthusiasts” do not have access to (and don’t need to). Regards, Magda” (*_*)

TRIPLE TOUR en l’AIR

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

THREE STAR TULIPS

LIVING ART NOUVEAU, the yellow tulips

A BUNDLE OF ENERGY

OIL AND VINEGAR

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

SPANISH NETWORK for FISHING

HANGING AROUND

THE DREAM DANCER

SPRING SONATA

THE DARK PINK BLOSSOMS, VICTORIANA

ANYONE WHO HAS A HEART

A STAR IS BORN

IN THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

SUPERWOMAN

CAN-CAN de Los CALAMARES

LATE EVENING EARLY NIGHT

Please do not use these images on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. ©

You can contact Magda at: Website: indigo2photography

www.magdaindigo.blogspot.com/

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Tags: Belgium, conceptual, Flanders, Magda Indigo, nature, portrait, United Kingdom, urban

Read more | Comments off | July 21st, 2011

Breathtaking ocean landscapes and visually stunning compositions, meet photographer Louise Denton!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Conceptual, Landscape, Photomanipulation, Still life

Some photographers seem to freeze, slow, or speed up time while others intrigue and twist our imagination to new and imaginative concepts. Our 148th featured artist Louise Denton uses various photography techniques to take her imagery into entirely new dimensions! In fact a brief look through Louise’s photostream and you will be treated to a variety of styles, color, breathtaking ocean landscapes and visually stunning compositions! Enough said! For a taste of Louise’s artistry here is a visual guide to 18 of her most awesome captures!

About me -

I’m Lou, originally from the UK but lucky enough to now be living in the tropical region of Darwin, northern Australia.

The environment I live in is awesome, which has led me to become interested mainly in landscape photography. Darwin has everything from beautiful beaches, the best sunsets, amazing waterfalls, gorges and national parks everywhere. I still haven’t explored everywhere I want to and it will be a long time before I become exhausted with this location!

I began my interest in photography in October 2010, using my first DSLR; a Canon 450D. My passion (bordering on obsession, now!!) was furthered when I bought my first wide angle lens; a Sigma 10-20mm. All of my landscapes use this lens. I do like to create inspirational images, and shoot still life with my 50mm prime lens.

My other passion is travel, and I am lucky enough to have been able to travel through Europe several times, through SE Asia a couple of times and all around Australia. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as interested in photography then so I think I need to go and travel it all again!

My next trip planned is to Kakadu National Park, which is within my home state. It is the second largest national park in the world. I also would love to revisit Uluru and the “red centre”. I just don’t have enough time!

Anyway, that’s just a bit about me – I’m pretty crazy, a bit hyper sometimes….. but I love to hear from people, so if you have something to say check out my Flickr account and get in touch! All of my images are available as prints on request.
www.flickr.com/photos/lou1003

18 shots -

Like glass

Rapid Creek

Blue Hour

Palm Trees

Ebb and Flow

Where have you come from, driftwood?

Another Darwin sunset

A moment shared

Lonesome

Is there anyone out there?

Backlit

Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful!

Under a blanket of cloud

Simple and Beautiful

Simplicity is beautiful

Sunshine

For Everyone

Coffee splash, with a twist!

You can contact Louise at: Louise Denton Photography

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Tags: Australia, conceptual, landscape, Louise Denton, photomanipulation, still life, United Kingdom

Read more | Comments off | July 18th, 2011

Artistry and feeling with smudges of light, texture and shade, photographer Svetlana Peric: “I am trying to convey emotion. To tell stories untold.”

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Conceptual, Landscape, Macro, Nature, Photographers, Portrait, Still life

Introducing our 144th featured photographer, Svetlana Peric (ceca67) from Baden, Switzerland! Svetlana is an artist with a sensitive feel for the moment which shines forth in her every shot. With a wide variety of captures ranging from landscape and travel to portraiture, conceptual and macro, it’s the creative artistry in her that makes her photos visibly stand out from the rest! Artistry and feeling with smudges of light, texture and shade… Svetlana’s images are a visual provocation to intrigue and inspire!

“My name is Svetlana ,
I was born in Bosnia (EX Yugoslavia) and
I lived there till my 18 when I moved to Belgrade – Serbia , to study, and stayed there a
big part of my life, actually, till five years ago when I got
married and moved to Switzerland.
While I had an interest in photography from an early age, I didn’t
begin “for real” shooting till I came in Switzerland, and I never really thought about photography as an art,
till my Swiss days.
Initially, it started out just as a way to bring the wonder of these
beautiful places home for friends and family to see, but eventually I
wanted more from my images.
I wanted to tell million stories of my experiences …..to reflect my engagement with my surrounding….
I wanted to speak for my innerself….
to show conceptual side…
and
to compose the visual music…to bring others feeling of
peace,happiness and harmony …
I wanted to show my photos as a calm, meditative, intriguing, alive…
I am trying to convey emotion. To tell stories untold.
For me, in photography, the most important thing is “The Light”.
I am always trying to find it, catch it and make it eternal on my pics.
Freedom,time,memories,moments,stories,adventure,desire,love,passion,harmony,sense,life,fantasy,touch,pain, simplicity,longing, seduction,choices,happiness,light,darkness,temptation,seeker
of truth,questions…..
………. Emotions……………. my art.
Enjoy…”

The fog

Tree

Point of view….

Beautiful world

I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. ~Henry David Thoreau

Sunflower

Colors of Spring

Joyness

Orange Illusion

Green valley

Zlatibor landscape

This moment contains all moments….

Point of View

Spring

Winter

Untitled

Magic afternoon

Love mountains…

You can contact Svetlana at:

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Tags: Bosnia, ceca67, conceptual, landscape, macro, nature, portrait, still life, Svetlana Peric, Switzerland

Read more | Comments (1) | June 30th, 2011

Photographer Gary Ngo: “I enjoy the feeling of being alone all by myself in the middle of nowhere before sunrise or sunset, searching for the best composition …”!

Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Conceptual, Landscape, Macro, Nature, Urban

Gary Ngo is a self taught photographer with a passion for landscape, sea and urban photography, but as with many photographers Gary also dabbles in a wide range of photographic styles! From macro to conceptual photography Gary delights his viewers with every capture and his great storytelling ability is surely the secret to his success! Below are but a few of Gary’s splendid images, a taste of just what his creativity can come up with!

Artist’s statement:

I am a self taught photographer, and relatively new to photography. I took one photography classes and that was during my high school time. I used to own a small 3MP SONY Cybershot point & shooter 10+ years ago. A year later, I sold that camera, and I was camera-less for years until I received a SONY Cybershot H-50 as a birthday gift from my girlfriend (now wife) in 2008. But I still wasn’t into photography until I received some compliment and huge encouragement from my in-law (who’s been shooting for 30+years) after he saw some of our vacation photos from Hawaii in the summer of 2009. Late in 2009, I bought my first DSLR camera (Nikon D5000) and started to get serious about photography. Now, let’s say I plan my family’s vacation around interesting photo locations. =P

My passion, or most interested field, of photography is landscape/seascape/cityscape. I enjoy the feeling of being alone all by myself in the middle of nowhere before sunrise or sunset, searching for the best composition, and the perfect light, and patiently wait for a long exposure shot to emerge. Besides landscape photography, I also like to play with the depth of field in macro photos, or make some funny, wimpy photos out of my little Danbo characters. However, there is always one thing in common in my photos regardless the subjects. That is they are mostly a very colorful images. I guess that is my “style” as I always said, “This is a colorful world, and I want my photography to reflect it.” But lately, I began shooting some B&W photos too as I believe they could also deliver a very bold, and powerful message.

I consider myself a photographer, not a Photoshop master. I tried to achieve my vision in-camera instead of relying on post-processing. My belief is you just cannot replace real clouds or water movement during long exposure, or a shallow DoF, beautiful bokeh, using wide open aperture, or a real Grad ND filter to balance the sky and the foreground in a digital darkroom.

The main body that I am currently using is a Nikon D7000. Even though I do want a full frame body, but I just don’t like to carry a camera of that size & weight around. I use my Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 for 95% of my landscape works, but I will also use a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC for that extra bit of reach occasionally. For my macro works, I rely on the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G Micro VR lens. For everything in between, I pretty much exclusively use either a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G, or the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. Outside of my landscape works, I personally prefer a prime lens over a zoom. I just love that extra bit of sharpness, speed, and DoF from a fast prime lens! And I am one of those photographers who believe it makes you a better photographer to zoom in with the foot (if possible) rather than a lens.

As for my goal, I would hope one day, I will have the time and sufficient money to go capture every single beautiful scenery location around the world!

Freshy Morning