Claypanpete

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER : Claypanpete

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I chose this because I think it is one of the most powerful images in my stream, and is an example of a new direction and appreciation for the stories of humanity. I used to avoid having people in photos.


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This I think shows my interest in natural abstracts, composition, and the planet generally, and is an example of why I picked up a camera in the first place.

1: How long have you been involved in photography?
A looong time. Since the late 80s.
I worked for years as a guide throughout some of the most amazing natural areas in Australia and my camera was always part of my kit. I have only made the transition to digital in Late '05.

2: Equipment you use?
Canon 30D
Canon17-85mm
Canon 100-400mm
sigma 10-20mm

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
Waking up is generally pretty inspiring. My Woman Kira. My Son Xaver. The area I live and the people who dwell there. My sister Sandy is a fine photographic inspiration. This is really trick question which I will sum up by saying err,,,,, life.

5:Preferred subject matter?
Landscape and the stuff I notice within it with an abstract slant, although humanity is becoming as important. I enjoy the adrenalin of street photography and the challange of capturing a glimpse of the soul of the street, though I dont feel I have yet.
Studio work and structured photography will probably remain a mystery.
To spend days out bush with camera, swag, simple food and a billy is as good as it gets.

6:Name one thing you havn't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture?
All those elusive moments I see with my eyes but miss with the viewfinder or shutter for one reason or another. I am not aware of anything specific.

7: When in doubt about your art who do you confide in?
I don't take it too seriously. Probably because I don't rely on it,,,,,,yet, but Kira is a great believer in what I do and is an honest critic so that is sure to help. The work I sell is mostly seen and purchased on the spot rather than the pressure of assignments.

8:Qualifications/Training in anything? ie Photoshop?
self taught with the help of different people over the years. Still learning.
Photoshop is a mountain to climb!

9:Plans for the future?
get my first exhibition off the ground. learn photoshop to an acceptable standard.

10:In one word describe your photography.
Me.

Bolandrotor

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Bolandrotor


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1: How long have you been involved in photography?

- I started 6 years ago, then I had brake (my camera wa stolen,the only cannon I had:)
and in 2003 after buying first digital cam it started for good

2: Equipment you use?

-I used to use nikon coolpix 5200, which gave a huge pleasure to me,but I was missing few functions....and lenses so I bought nikon d70.
As for glassI have nikkor 20mm, nikkor 28-100(how I hate it) and I was using fantastic russian Zenitar fisheye 16 but I didin't own it haha!

3: Mac or PC?

- PC but I'm not proud of it :)

4: What inspires you?

-travelling,F.K.Dick ,A.Jodorowsky ,commercials, stimulants,elektro, animals, Roland Topor, deep sleep and legends

5: Preferred subject matter?

-well it would be a man in his unnatural enviroment:)
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6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.

-O my, I would like to capture some natural force phenomena in the city....it's a kind of obsession

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?

-I think I'm not involved in photography that much to have doubts hahaha,, if I will...I'll stop


8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop

-self-taught with a significant help of kind friends in knowing the photoshop. the only training I had


9: Plans for the future?

-First of all break away from the Krakow, meet the nature, see no people....breath


10: In one word, describe your photography.

- "bumpy", it's a good word

Microabi

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Microabi

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1. How long have you been involved in photography?
I've always enjoyed taking photos but mainly when on holiday but then I was given a holga on my 30th and I just haven't been able to stop!

2: Equipment you use?
my current count is 13 different cameras...i have a many old medium format film cameras brought at markets, a few holgas, a couple of polaroids and my canon 400d. I’m obsessed and passionate – quite a dangerous combination in any individual, let alone a photographer!

3: Mac or PC?
. PC but I'd love a mac one day – anyone want to buy me one?

4: What inspires you?
a sunny day, living by the sea, my friends, bright colours, my love for travel and visiting new places- there are so many things I could mention!

5: Preferred subject matter?
I'd have to say give me a beach, blue sky and my holga and I'm always happy.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
I am the point where I really want to take a good self portrait that reflects a lot about who and what I am. Something that reflects as much about the internal workings of my mind as well as my outer appearance.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
. My contacts on flickr. There are so many of my friends who have been so great and inspiring with their comments and advice. I'm not going to mention anyone specifically as I'm bound to leave someone out but you know who your are!

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
None - self taught, so still make lots of mistakes. Though I guess a mistake isn’t a mistake if I learn something from it!

9: Plans for the future?
Just to continue with taking photos - if it becomes more than a hobby than great but if not then I its something I love doing

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Holgatastic

D. James

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: D. James


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I chose this first photo because I just love how each color plays off of the others and the softness of the pattern, for me it adds an element of electricity and intrigue to the image.


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I love architecture, so I thought I would share this second shot. In many ways, this building is very simple and utilitarian. Almost a literal box. But if you look deeply at the lines, the details, the light, the shadows and the colors, it becomes more than just a box; it takes on a rhythm, or better yet a life of some sort. This shot is a very simply study of what many folks see (or ignore) as an unattractive box.

1: How long have you been involved in photography?
Since I was about 6 years old. My dad was an avid photographer, so he always had his camera and I was always his little assistant. As I grew up, he taught me so much, from the technical aspects of photography to darkroom techniques and of course digital photography. He passed away in 2001 and I didn’t shoot anything for the next 5 years or so. In 2006, I picked up the camera again, found Flickr and have been working again ever since!

2: Equipment you use?
Canon and Sony, although I really prefer my Sony. Not much of a gear head here so I won’t list everything down to the color of my camera bags. I definitely feel that it’s not necessarily about the gear, it’s about the skills that one brings to the camera!

3: Mac or PC?
PC…um…no further comment.

4: What inspires you?
All kinds of things inspire me! There are some really awesome Flickr folks that are very inspirational. I love color, lines, structure and composing images, but where I find the most inspiration is just looking around me at the things I see every day and learning how to interpret them differently or to look through them and see something different.

5: Preferred subject matter?
I prefer to shoot inanimate objects and try to give them energy and life. I also love to hunt down great color!!

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
A great portrait of my pack (the beagles and me). I am awful with portraits anyway so maybe I will leave that up to some Flickrite who rocks portraits and can handle the challenge! Any takers!? =)

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
My cameras. I know that sounds really silly, but it’s true. My photography is very personal for me so I tend not to share unless I am fully confident in the work.


8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
I am a creative director by trade, so from a professional standard I am quite familiar with many editing and design programs, although Photoshop is by far my favorite tool.


9: Plans for the future?
This one is a tough one because who knows what the future holds! I know that If my eyes and hands still work, I will be shooting!


10: In one word, describe your photography.
This one is the toughest because I really don’t know what I would call it in one word. Since I couldn’t come up with something on my own, I asked a few of my Flickr friends to help me out and they struggled to come up with just one word too! So I thought I would share some of what they came up with:

Stunning, vibrant, imaginative, abstract, inspiring, stupendous, riveting, captivating, magnetic, charismatic, complex, frame-worthy, contrast, magical, DeJaArt, futuristic, colorful, superb, geometric, architectural, caring, decadent, textural, alluring and visionary.

I know, more than one word, but whew, do I have some of the absolute best Flickr friends in the world or what!