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 ! 
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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
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Tags: Anne-Marie, black and white, bleuet, Bordeaux, conceptual, France, HDR, landscape, macro, nature, night, portrait, urban
Meet outstanding photographer Hartmut Bardtke! For Hartmut photography is an art and a photograph is a means of communicating that art!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Photographers, Portrait, Travel, Urban
Meet our 153rd featured artist, Hartmut Bardtke from Kassel Deutschland and currently based in Costa Blanca, Spain! For Hartmut photography is an art and a photograph is a means of communicating that art. Be it composition, color or texture Hartmut uses various photography techniques to makes his images speak and I am sure you will all agree his post-processing skill is undeniable! Here below are but a small sampling of Hartmut’s dramatic sceneries many taken on his exotic travels worldwide!!
German:
Seit Anfang der 70er habe ich meine Liebe zur Fotografie entdeckt. Angefangen hat es mit einigen Fotoapparaten, mit denen ich nicht sonderlich zufrieden war, weil mir meine Traumkamera in diesen jungen Jahren einfach zu teuer war.
Aber nach ein paar Jahren erwarb ich endlich eine Nikon F 3 mit einigen Objektiven. Auf unseren Campingreisen durch Europa begleitete sie mich und meine Familie über viele Jahre, bis die Aera der Digitalfotografie die Anfänge nahm. Zuerst noch skeptisch, habe ich mich nach einiger Zeit von dieser Technologie überzeugen lassen, da die meisten auch klein und handlich waren. Keine schweren Objektive mehr usw. Meine Nikon Coolpix 885 hatte ich dennoch nicht allzu lange. Meinen Vorstellungen vom Fotografieren und Schnelligkeit hatte sie nicht entsprochen. Ich entschied mich zum Kauf meiner dritten Nikon, einer D 300, zumal ich noch über mehrere passende Nikon-Objektive verfügte.
Durch Zufall bin ich auf “Flickr” gestossen, und habe festgestellt, welch begnadeten Fotografen und Fotoamateure dort ihre Fotos veröffentlichen. Zu dieser Zeit war ich bereits nicht mehr berufstätig und hatte Zeit, die Fotobearbeitung als mein neues Hobby auszuprobieren. Die angebotenen Techniken boten mir ein breites Spektrum, und -je nach Motiv- stelle ich mittlerweile fest, dass mit die Arbeit mit “Texturen” am meisten zusagt. Die Stimmung meiner Arbeiten mag nicht jedermann gefallen, hoffe aber dennoch, einige Personen damit zu begeistern.
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English:
I was born in a village near Kassel/Germany in 1950 and have grown up there. Since the early 70s I discovered my love for photography. It started with some cameras with which I was not particularly happy because my dream camera at that young age was just too expensive.
But after a few years ago I finally bought a Nikon F3 with some lenses. For many years onwards this camera accompanied me and my family on our camping tours throughout Europe, up to the era of digital photography. At first I was skeptical, it took a while to convince myself of this technology, but most of the digital cameras then were small and handy, no more heavy lenses, etc. and it wasn’t long before I had my Nikon Coolpix 885. My ideas about photography and speed though did not comply with this model. I then decided to buy my third Nikon, a D300, since I still had more than one matching Nikon lenses.
Also by chance I came across “Flickr”, where I found so many gifted and amateur photographers and their extraordinary photos there. At that time I was no longer working and had time to edit my photos and to dedicate more time to my new hobby. The many techniques I found there gave me a broad spectrum and my use depends on the style and effect I want to achieve. Personally I find work with “textures” most appealing. I am aware that not everybody may like my particular photography techniques, but my hope is to inspire some people with it.
Irrawaddy – Myanmar
Harbour City – Ocean Terminal – Hong Kong
Löwenburg 14 – Kassel Deutschland
Angkor Wat 5 – Cambodia
Shwezigon Pagode Bagan – Myanmar
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple – Bali Indonesien
Shwedagon Pagode Yangun, Myanmar
Mekong Vietnam
Madrid 2009
Cuenca Spanien
Mekong
Grebenstein – Deutschland
Rach Gia – Vietnam
Indonesischer Schoner
Löwenburg Kassel Wilhelmshöhe
Mallorca Valldemossa 2
Ko Samui – Thailand
Fischer am Nam Khan – Laos
All photos are licensed All Rights Reserved. If you wish to use/publish any of them please contact Hartmut Bardtke for permission.
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Tags: Costa Blanca, Germany, Hartmut Bardtke, HDR, Kassel Deutschland, landscape, portrait, Spain, textures, travel, urban
Outstanding photographer Boris Frkovic! “I love taking pictures of nature, it is an inexhaustible source of inspiration because of the diversity of colors and scenes, regardless of the season and time of day”.
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Nature, Urban
I think we all agree that photography is an art! Our 151st featured artist is Boris Frkovic a photographer with a true passion for the medium! Boris photographs with his heart and while his skill as a photographer is clearly evident Boris’ s photographs go beyond mere documentation capturing the emotion and joy of the moment! Boris uses his processing skills to bring out the magic in every scene and give them that unique sense of timelessness they all seem to have! We invite you to browse this incredible photographer’s stream only a sampling of which is presented below!
Something about me:
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I live and work in Zagreb, picturesque central European city with interesting architecture whose history goes back all the way to the late 11th century. Of special interest is the old part of the city, the Upper Town, which is the oldest part of the city and has a great view over the both sides of Sava river.
By profession I am computer programmer, and photography is my hobby and passion. I love to take pictures of nature and city. I’ve made my first steps in photography in 1974 when I bought my first camera, Smena 8M. It was then that I became familiar with chemicals and processes used for film development. Due to personal and business obligations I spent less time on photography during the 80s and the 90s, and mostly took pictures to fill the family albums.
I started to photograph more actively three years ago when I bought my first DSLR, PENTAX K200D.
I love taking pictures of nature, it is an inexhaustible source of inspiration because of the diversity of colours and scenes, regardless of the season and time of day. During the week I like going to Savica lakes in the suburbs of Zagreb. There you can find a beautiful nature with diverse flora and fauna. It’s a great place to experiment with framing. At the moment TAMRON 10-24 is my favorite lens for taking pictures of nature and city life. I love HDR, and most of my photos are HDR’s.
Thanks for your time and hope you enjoy the pictures,
regards, Boris
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Grove
Good morning my friend
Wooden bridge
L
Snow dawn
Colorful dawn
Flock of sheep
Hamlet
Fog
Lighthouse
Mlinice
The Source of Life
Playful nature
Kermit
Plitvice
Ballooning (4)
Fairytale castle
CottageEdit
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Tags: Boris Frkovic, borisfrkovic, Croatia, HDR, landscape, nature, urban, Zagreb
Photographer Antonio Ramos Puertas: “In all my pictures I only capture what I admire or fills me with emotion”!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Nature, Photographers, Portrait, Urban
Our 37th featured photographer is a well known artist on flickr distinguished not only for his sensibility in the field and his passion for photography but also for his love of the natural and a flexibility all his own. Antonio Ramos Puertas (aka Anrapu) is also much appreciated among his flickr friends as “a quiet, family man dedicated to his profession and constant in his art” as well as for his professionalism!
Antonio with friend Juan Dieguez ” kobalto”.
“Trabajo como médico dentista , de 53 años de edad y soy aficionado a la fotografía desde los 18 años. Siempre he utilizado fotograía analógica, hasta que fue necesario utiliar las camaras digitales para mi profesión.
Utilizo la fotografia para distraerme , aunque tengo un buen archivo , asi que frecuentemente me piden algunas fotos para libros o publicaciones.
En mis fotos solo quiero mostrar las cosas que admiro o me llenan de emoción”
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“I am a 53 year old dentist and an amateur photographer. I began my love for photography since the age of 18. I used to use analog photography until it became necessary to use the digital camera for my profession.
I use photography to distract me, but since I also have a pretty good portfolio I am often asked to use my pictures in books or publications.
In all my pictures I only capture what I admire or fills me with emotion! If you like some of my pictures, it makes me happy too!
Antonio”
Some of Antonio’s creative work!
Photowalk XF Sevilla 2008
Os deseo buena luz para el 2011
Tower Bridge
Aprovechando los ultimos rayos del sol
Feria de Abril de Sevilla
Con aroma a libertad
Buscando tiempo para la reflexión
Rapaz texturizada
La domadora de aves (texturizada)
A ver si me decido
Hazme un sitio
Piedra y arena
Mírala……ahi está
Caballista a la espera…..
Es tiempo de esperanza
Dehesa andaluza ( texturizada )
Luces de atardecer
Sunsent in London
You can contact Antonio at:
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Tags: Anrapu, Antonio Ramos Puertas, HDR, landscape, nature, portrait, Spain, urban
When the light, angle and clouds all seem to just fall into place is it magic? Steve’s technical expertise and “know how” makes the real magic happen.
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Photographers, Urban
Our 42nd artist is outstanding land/seascape photographer Steve Skinner (aka sjs61)! Based in San Diego, California, Steve makes landscape photography look easy! When the light, angle and clouds all seem to just fall into place is it magic? Steve’s technical expertise and “know how” makes the real magic happen.
Steve talks about himself and his photography:
“I am now retired and have been lucky enough to call myself a “bum” for almost 6 years now. I graduated from College as a Fine Arts Major and was under the delusional idea that I could make a living as an artist. Wrong!!! After a few years as a retail sales person, an Insurance Agent and various other positions I got involved in the technology industry. I made a decent living traveling around the world and through most of the Western US selling and training other sales people how to sell my company’s product.
I currently live in the North County of San Diego and I have always loved the beach. I have been a surfer for over 40 years and gave it up a little less than 3 years ago because I lost that “stoke”". Realizing I needed a “hobby”, my son, who is the real photographer in the family, sold me one of his DSLR’s and some lenses. He also changed my view of photography by showing me what HDR could do.
Most of my images are of the ocean, clouds, beaches or those people that are found there.
It is truly an honor to be in included with these great photographers that you see here.
Best regards,
Steve Skinner”
The Approach – Turn-Arounds
The South Side – Oceanside
For Your Pleasure – Cardiff
The Vortex – Salk Institute La Jolla
Heading North – Big Creek Bridge – Big Sur
Still Waters – Morrow Bay
Shell Beach – Pismo Beach
Walking the Path – Terramar
There’s a Rain Squall Coming – Terramar
What November Looks Like In San Diego
The California Girl
Crystal Pier – Pacific Beach
After the Storm – Yosemite Valley
Beach Access – Only for the Few
Ponto’s Guard Station 21
If I Only Had a Second – La Jolla
Beach Walk at Terramar
Working on the Stairs
You can contact Steve at:
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Tags: California, HDR, landscape, sjs61, Steve Skinner, United States, urban
Dollia Sheombar is an artist that sees and notices things unlike any other! “So many years watching through the viewfinder has definitely changed my world view!”
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Photographers, Urban
Our 35th featured photographer, is an artist that “sees and notices things” unlike any other! Dollia Sheombar (DolliaSH) from Rotterdam, the Netherlands is graced with an eye for composition out of the ordinary and an extraordinary ability with light and color! Dollia says:
“So many years, watching through the viewfinder has definitely changed my world view.”
Something about me:
“My name is Dollia Sheombar and I’m from Rotterdam, in The Netherlands.
I have been living almost my whole life in The Netherlands, but my roots go back to India.
As an IT Professional I work for the government and large Dutch companies.
Among other things Photography has been my main hobby for a long time. My first memory of shooting is linked to the house of my parents where on the walls there were always a lot of photographs. As a kid I was fascinated by the fact that it is possible to “freeze” the moment of our lives forever. And that “freeze” factor was what really got me interested in photography.
I mainly photograph landscapes and cityscapes. I’m completely self taught in pretty much everything I do.
My biggest frustration right now is that I have very limited, well actually no time for my hobby. I really envy others that can plan days for shooting, something I would love to do too.
Going through my stream you will also discover that I’m a heavy Photoshop user, although I try to keep my images “real” as much as possible.
Cheers, Dollia Sheombar”
Sunset @ Raya Island ::Vertorama
Rotterdam – Manhattan aan de Maas ::HDR
Groynes-1
Rotterdam @ River Maas II
James Bond Island – Phang Nga Bay
Caribbean Jetty
Evening Walk
Clouds with Volcanic Dust
Traffic Light
Sunset Revised
Isla Catalina ::Vertorama
Furie
Waterworld
Koh Raya Island 1
Fast Moving Clouds 3 ::HDR
Straight To The Horizon :: Vertorama
Tunnel Of Colors
Erasmus Bridge (2) – Rotterdam ::HDR
You can contact Dollia at:
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Tags: Dollia Sheombar, DolliaSH, HDR, India, landscape, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, urban
Roberto makes every one of his captures more than just a photograph! His beautiful images indeed speak for themselves!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under HDR, Landscape, Urban
Lots of wonderful things happen around us all the time; being able to see is easy, but being able to capture that very moment is probably the hardest part. R.o.b.e.r.t.o is our 49th featured artist. An affable man passionate about his art, Roberto makes every one of his captures more than just a photograph! His beautiful images indeed speak for themselves!
“Let me introduce myself… R.o.b.e.r.t.o.
My name is Roberto, I was born in Italy in 1964. I photograph for passion since I was 14.
Now I like taking photos in HDR… and I love my Flickr’s friends”.
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Staircase of the Vatican Museum
Castelluccio di Norcia
Ponte Vecchio
Neverland
Roma caput mundi
Matera countryside
Church of Saint Pietro
St. Peter’s Basilica
The Basilica of Saint Peter
Old Umbria
Viterbo, Italy
Home
Assisi, Italy
Poppies & Clouds
Pozzo di San Patrizio, Orvieto
Musei Vaticani
Firenze
Torri di Properzio, Spello
You can contact Roberto at: robertophotographer.blogspot.com/
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Tags: HDR, Italy, landscape, R.o.b.e.r.t.o, Roberto Ricci, urban
