The pure unsullied landscapes of Tom Schwabel, one of the finest photographers from around the world!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Landscape, Nature, Night, Photographers, Travel, Urban
Outstanding Photographers aims at showcasing some of the finest photographers from around the world and indeed there are some great ones out there. We are now proud to introduce to you our 160th feature, Tom Schwabel (pdxsafariguy), another fine example and among the best in the field. Tom is one of those rare artists that possesses the uncanny ability to pull the viewer into the scene and make you feel as if you were the one snapping the shutter! His pure, unsullied landscapes are both surreal and yet tangible in their breathtaking beauty. Below is but a sample of Tom’s amazing work.
Artist’s Statement:
I’ve always been into photography to some extent, starting long ago in a high school darkroom. After a long break from photography, I moved to the Pacific Northwest and the photography bug bit hard. Surrounded by so much natural beauty, it was only natural to begin trying to bring some of that beauty home with me. Now I find myself traveling far and wide to incredible locations, challenging myself to capture them in the best possible manner. Through this combination of travel and photography, I have been fortunate to gain a deeper appreciation of the culturally and naturally diverse world we live in. I find myself inspired by landscapes and seascapes, city skylines and bridges, wildlife, and anything at night. Wherever possible I try to integrate water, light, texture, and motion into my images. I am constantly striving to refine my eye for composition as well as improve my understanding of light and how to control it to achieve the impact I desire. I owe a great debt of gratitude to the incredibly talented folks here on Flickr who have helped and inspired me on my photographic journey. Learning is a lifelong process and I believe, maybe as my own harshest critic, that there is always room for improvement. In that regard, I am on a never-ending quest for that elusive ultimate shot.
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Baobabs at Night
Japanese Garden
Glacial Snake
Saline Sunrise
Autumn Reflections
Starbursts Over San Francisco
Where art thou, Bob Vila?
Mind the Gap
Looking for Mischief
Waterworld
The Logjam
The Star of the Garden
Storm over the Rock
Upper Antelope Canyon
Mesa Arch Sunrise
Falls in the Fall
Summer in Glacier
Proxy from Heaven
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All photographs appearing on this post are the property of Tom Schwabel. They are protected by U.S. and international Copyright Laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without express written permission. Copyright 2004-2012 Tom Schwabel, All Rights Reserved. Infringements are addressed swiftly and vigorously in accordance with applicable laws.
All of my images are available for licensing or purchase as prints. If you have a need for subject material but are not finding exactly what you want, please ask.
Arrangements for prints or licensing can be made upon request. My images are generally licensed as Rights Managed unless otherwise noted. I will make every effort to provide market competitive quotes for licensing. Multiple image and long-term usage discounts can be negotiated, as well as exclusivity (where possible). Certain images available for license exclusively thru Getty Images or SuperStock. Send flickrmail or email with any questions. I will try to entertain all reasonable requests, but keep in mind that I need to be paid for most commercial uses. Thanks.
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Tags: landscape, nature, night, Oregon, pdxsafariguy, Portland, Seascape, Tom Schwabel, travel, United States, urban
Waterfalls, mountains, fields, and coasts, explore the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, as seen through the lens of photographer Michael Breitung!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Black and White, Landscape, Macro, Nature, Night, Photographers, Travel, Urban
Today we have a feast for your eyes with a stunning collection from the portfolio of international landscape photographer Michael Breitung! This exciting artist is our 159th featured photographer, a professional software engineer by day, an acclaimed nature, land/seascape artist by night! Michael has thrilled audiences from all over the world with his jaw-dropping presentations; waterfalls, mountains, sweeping fields and breath taking coasts invite the viewer time and again to share his own visual inspiration! Michael’s photos have appeared in magazines, galleries and featured presentations among which, Microsoft’s Windows 7 Personalization theme Gallery. Take time now to browse and enjoy the magic of Michael Breitung!
Artist’s Statement:
Hello, my name is Michael Breitung and I live in Germany in a small town near Erlangen where I work as software engineer. I have been intensely involved with photography since 2008. I started Landscape photography 3 years ago when I bought my first DSLR. In my day job I am mostly sitting in front of the PC the whole day so being out in nature, hiking and practicing Landscape photography provides the perfect balance for me.
I love to get up early and hike through the dark to my photo locations. It’s just wonderful to see the world transform from this dark and gloomy place into this colorful wonderland during twilight and sunrise. Another good thing about an early start is that most of the time I have this vista for myself.
When time permits I also like to travel and explore distant places. It’s always a challenge trying to capture the essence of those landscapes because I usually just have a couple of days there and maybe won’t have the chance to come back so soon. But it’s a challenge I like. It helped me to improve my photography more than if I had just gone shooting the same place over and over again.
If there is one thing I’ve learned it’s that sometimes I have only one chance to capture the perfect moment. But if I am able to capture it, those pictures are the most valuable for me.
Because I enjoy hiking, most of my photos are landscapes or motifs from nature. When I am not outdoors to photograph, I also like to experiment in the Studio or take the time to edit my photos. This is often a lengthy process because I aspire always for the best possible result, above all for the images that I offer in the shop as a fine art print.
My personal aim: In my photographs I try to capture the magic of the moment in such a way that each viewer personally feels present in my landscapes, enjoying each scene the way I experienced it. The main focus then in editing is to reflect the atmosphere of the pictures as I perceived them on-site. This is quite a subjective process, but I hope that my photos come to life for each and everyone.
On a personal note, recently I have been writing regularly for the landscape photography magazine and KWERFELDEIN. I will post the links to the latest articles on my blog so keep your eyes open and tuned-in for all the latest!
Interview
I recently gave an interview for another photography blog. It is in English but if you are interested here is the link. Interview with Michael Breitung
Hope you have fun watching my photos!
© Copyright notice: All content © copyright by Michael Breitung. All rights reserved
1.Anse Sévère
2.First Snow
3.Breathe
4.Bracelet Bay
5.A piece of Heaven – Berchtesgaden
6.Colorful Dreaming
7.Here comes the Summer
8.Sleeping Giant
9.Elgol – Isle of Skye
10.Quiraing View
11.Stormy Adraga – Portugal
12.Portugal – Serene Adraga
13.Summer Glow
*14.Springbreak
15.Cornwall – Priest Cove Panorama (Cape Cornwall)
16.Cornwall – Porth Nanven
*17.Krimml – Twilight
18.Dawn
19.Yaki Point
© Copyright notice: © Michael Breitung, all Rights Reserved!
All content © copyright by Michael Breitung. All rights reserved legal notice
Alle Inhalte © copyright von Michael Breitung. Alle Rechte vorbehalten Impressum
All photos are for sale. For those who are interested in purchasing I have installed a shop for a selection of my images on Fineartprint.de. If you’re not from Europe I have a second shop on Redbubble. Create high-quality prints on posters, canvas, fine art paper and even wallpaper.
Licensing
My Images can be licensed through Zoonar for various usages or, if you prefer, you can contact me directly, just send me an email and we can agree about use and costs. Ask!
If you have questions about my photographs, photography or my website email me …easy!
More Info can be found on my Webpage together with a shop for getting some nice Fina Art Prints!
You can contact Michael at:
Official Website: Michael Breitung Photography
blog
500px.com
1x.com
Magic Landscapes
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Tags: architecture, black and white, Erlangen, Germany, landscape, macro, mibreit, Michael Breitung, nature, night, Seascape, travel, urban
From dramatic seascapes to jaw-dropping landscape photography, the talent of Andy Mumford leaves his audiences breathless in awe!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Black and White, Landscape, Monochrome, Photographers, Travel, Urban, Wedding
Anyone can take a picture, but it takes a true artist to capture the essential beauty of a scene. Andy Mumford is our 156th featured artist, an exceptionally talented photographer whose brilliantly composed images have been leaving his audiences breathless in awe. Andy has that wonderful combination of natural talent and technical skill when it comes to handling the light, his creativity in composing his shots unique and quite expressive! You will immediately find that there is not a lot of heavy post-processing in Andy’s portfolio but a deep respect and appreciation for the natural…’nuf said…here are but a few examples of the magic of Andy Mumford! Enjoy!
Andy Mumford
Artist’s statement:
I’m a Lisbon based landscape, travel, fine art and wedding photographer.
I started photography around 2006, and since then it’s had a growing part in my life, expanding from mainly shooting waterscapes to encompass a wide range of subjects and professional wedding photography.
Old Man
Chefchaouen
Desert Sunrise
Two
Capella
The Shadow of the Mountain
Rasaay
February
Cypress
Cabo Raso
1000 Words
Sibillini
West
Palafitico
Still
Castelejo
Skye
Blue
All photos are licensed All Rights Reserved. If you wish to use/publish/buy any of them please contact Andy Mumford for permission.
All rights reserved – Copyright © Andy Mumford
You can contact Andy at his Website: Andy Mumford Photography
blog: http://andymumford.co.uk/
Portfolio: 500px.com
Flickr: Andy Mumford
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Tags: Andy Mumford, black and white, Cabo Raso, Castelejo, Chefchaouen, landscape, Lisbon, monochrome, Palafitico, Portugal, Rasaay, Seascape, Sibillini, skye, travel, urban, wedding
David Frutos Egea (DavidFrutos), an artist who makes landscape photography look easy!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Landscape
Ever see the amazing landscape photography that is out there and wished that you could take such astounding pictures too? Our 119th featured photographer is David Frutos Egea (DavidFrutos), an artist who makes landscape photography look easy! Well we all know that it takes talent, skill and experience to snap that picture perfect shot and David has all three elements in his bag! His gorgeous seascapes and dreamy black-and-white shots are definitely worth a visit – great work from a fabulous photographer!
Spanish:
“Para mi la imagen más dificil es la que aún no has hecho”.
Ya lo dijo Ansel Adams: “La fotografía del paisaje es la prueba suprema del fotógrafo… y a menudo la suprema desilusión”. Es aquí donde me encuentro más cómodo con mi fotografía, tratando de extraer la esencia del paisaje creando sensaciones de lugar, movimiento, frio… Es mediante el uso de filtros y técnicas de largas exposiciones es como lo consigo.
Algunas de mis favoritas:
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English:
“In my opinion the most difficult capture is the next capture”.
Ansel Adams said: “The photography of the landscape is the supreme test of the photographer… and often supreme disappointment “.
Here is where I’m more comfortable with my photography, trying here to extract the essence of the landscape being created place sensations, movement, cold… using the filters and long exposures in my creations.
Here are some of my favorite shots:
Baladrar
Like a Dream (Landscape Version)
Like a Dream
Resistance
The David’s Star
The Cathedral of my Blood
The Lonely Tree
Danger, Storm!!!
Four in the Field (180 Seconds)
The Pole (360 Seconds)
Song of Sirens (Classic Frame)
Two Minutes in a Dangerous Position (120 Seconds)
Star in the Sea & Star in the sky (450 Seconds)
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I I I I I I I X I I I I (300 Seconds)
The Lonely Rock (310 Seconds)
An Almond Tree Under the Storm
You can contact David at: http://www.davidfrutos.net
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Tags: David Frutos Egea, DavidFrutos, landscape, Seascape, Spain
Winning images every time! The talent of David Keochkerian!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Architecture, Landscape, Photographers, Urban
Landscape photography is not an easy job but our 80th featured photographer certainly knows how to get it right! David Keochkerian is a talented artist who stands out for the coherent energy in his images! Graced with a refreshing imagination and a desire to learn and experiment, David produces winning images every time!
Artist’s statement:
I’m David. I was born on the 21 January 1977 in France. I’m a physiotherapist and I live in Amiens.
Photography is my favorite hobby. My favourite shot session is for landscape or seascape composition but I enjoy learning new things and being inspired by other photos from my flickr friends.
I am learning all the time, and enjoying taking, processing and sharing images with you, thank you my friends!
StarSparks!
Raven’s Home!
Reflet!
Hot sunset!
Light!
Mer blanche!
Magic Mushroom!
Coton Fish!
34 rue des nuages
Blockhaus!
Mirroir d’IR
Moi aussi j’vais vite!
Au bout à droite
Vestige!
Brume du matin
Double Factory!
Au bout…..
Mille… Et une Pattes!
You can contact David at:
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Tags: architecture, David Keochkerian, France, landscape, light painting, Seascape, urban
From dramatic seascapes to daring Underwater photography, mind blowing images by Vance Taitano!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Landscape, Photographers, Underwater
Our 67th featured artist can be described as a truly motivational photographer! From dramatic seascapes to daring underwater photography, Vance Taitano’s (VTaitano) images are the kind of mind blowing full of inspiration photography that viewers from around the world have learned to love! One name definitely to look out for in the future! Can’t wait to see what you capture next Vance!
Happy To Be Diving Cold Water Again!
“Hi everyone! My name is Vance Taitano (VTaitano) and I’d consider myself a passionate/ dedicated amateur photographer but an amateur nonetheless. Unless I’ve actually quit my day job It’ll always be an extreme hobby 
My first love for photography will probably always be for the underwater realm that I adore so much. I’m originally from the island of Guam but now reside in San Jose California (about and hour near San Francisco). Fortunately I’m also about an hour from Monterey which IMO has some of the best diving in the world! It just happens to be a bit colder than most places… and that’s not a bad thing.
You’ll see a wide range of subjects and styles that I attempt to document throughout my travels.
Flickr has proven for me to be the best forum to receive support & encouragement and it’s given me endless amounts of inspiration! I really appreciate the constructive remarks that are posted by fellow Flickr members, making this site a family-like community. I look forward to contributing to this wonderful group.
Thanks for spending a few minutes to consider this page.
I’m also available for questions any time because I remember all the support I received from other members”.
Vance
California Diver Issue #3 (Reflections)
Anenome & Kelp
Red Rose Anenomes & Diver
Splashes Of Light
Haystacks 02
Lombard Street
Comfortable Clown(C)
Spanish Shawl
Diver & Kelp 02
Treasured Nights
Piering Into The Sky
Golden Gate @ Night
Jellyfish Jake
The Creature From The Black Lagoon
Starfish/ Sea Lions & Mikey
Mike & His Ginormous Friend
Reef Squid @ Night
Kelp
You can contact Vance at:
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Tags: Guam, landscape, Seascape, underwater, United States, UW, Vance Taitano
Extraordinary photographer Chris Lofqvist…”I bought my first SLR when I was 13″!
Posted by Arnaud | Filed under Landscape, Photographers, Urban
Our 21th featured artist is a talented photographer with an extraordinary eye for composition and beauty! Chris Lofqvist (Christolakis) hails from Australia, his awe-inspiring captures have delighted, amazed and inspired viewers from all over the world!!
Chris Lofqvist
“My name is Chris Lofqvist, I’m 50 years old and born in Sweden, I moved to Australia almost 20 years ago and now I live in Brisbane.
I got my first camera when I was around 11 years old and I bought my first SLR when I was 13, so I’ve taken photos all my life. Photography is something that’s been in the family from for a long time, my granddad was an amateur photographer and so is my dad. Later in life I lost interest a bit as other things were more important but now with the digital cameras and all the possibilities and the post processing in the computer it’s really got my interest and enthusiasm in photography to rise to new levels.
I will still regard myself as a amateur maybe an advanced amateur at best, but I really like learning new things and new processing techniques and I can see a very interesting future with photography”.
Here now is a taste of Chris’s magic with the camera!
Reaching for the sky
Sunshower
The Final Countdown
Oh would you just shut up! You’re rats with wings.
Shine
Divine Light
The Special Tree
If you come home as happy as you leave, you have had a good vacation.
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
Accept that some days you’re the pigeon and some days you’re the statue.
On the Beach
Wellington Point
Brisbane
Morning reflection
Me, Myself and Mozzies
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.
When everyone is against you,
Nightlife
You can contact Chris at:
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Tags: Australia, Chris Lofqvist, Christolakis, landscape, Seascape, Sweden, urban
