Arnold Pouteau's

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Arnold Pouteau's


-- from Arnold Pouteau's - (?)
A picture I named "Dark City..." I took this one on my way from Brooklyn to Manhattan when low clouds invaded the City. The overall atmosphere was surreal. Somewhere between Blade Runner and Gotham. In a word an atmosphere, an energy, I have only experienced in NYC.


-- from Arnold Pouteau's - (?)
My 2nd favorite photo features Human Silhouettes (I really Love this subject). It was taken on top of the rockfeller center. When I was up there, it was quite packed. Amongst the people that were up there, 2 Persons were contemplating the Empire State Building, seated, steady, inspired and inspiring. This picture conveys what I feel for this city: Respect and Inspiration.

1: How long have you been involved in photography?
I've always been into photography. But It has become an essential part of my life from the time I moved from Europe to NYC 4 years ago.

2: Equipment you use?
Canon EOS 5D and Digital EOS 400D
7 lenses (Canon mount)

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
I am inspired by the permanent complementary and conflict between light and dark. The result can be a Human Silhouette outlining with simplicity an Emotion; Vivid colors reflected in a stormy sky painting a glorious landscape...

5: Preferred subject matter?
NYC by night when low clouds invade the city and reveal the true personality of the City
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6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
The Northern Lights

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

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
No Training / Pretty Much Basic Photoshop skills

9: Plans for the future?
A Photography Book about NYC

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Contrasted

Mjmourik

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:Mjmourik
My most faved shot on flickr:

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And this is my own favourite shot:

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1: How long have you been involved in photography?
I'm busy with (digital) photography at about 6 years now and a few years ago I was lucky to win a nice point and shoot camera from Konica Minolta. Their was a 'special action' from a cat food supplier in the supermarket where I usually do my shopping.
All I had to do to win this camera, was to pick of the phone, call the compoany and type in the number printed at the bottom of the package.
I already use an Olympus C-750UZ and this was a welcome addition at the time.

2: Equipment you use?
Konica Minolta- Olympus C750 & Olympus SLR (E-500)

3: Mac or PC?
PC

4: What inspires you?
The Dutch old masters and their fabulous use of skimming light effects.

5: Preferred subject matter?
The typical flat, empty, but very inviting Dutch landscapes.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
I would love to do some portrait shooting, but lack the (right) people who can serve as a model for these desired pictures.

7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
As an artist I have no doubts about the way I express my view to the world and do not need any confidence, feedback or whatsoever. I just do it.

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
Graphic school of art in Rotterdam, 2 German courses for PS and try everything I can find on the internet about PS:)

9: Plans for the future?
I don't like to organize (I'm an artist;), but in spite of this, want to plan exhibitions throughout the country to promote my digital translation of the former Dutch school.

10: In one word, describe your photography.
Luminous.

Maureen F

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: Maureen F

-- from Maureen F. - (?)

This photograph was taken when I just gotten my first DSLR camera and was just learning to use it. I like it because it was one of the first shots taken with this camera in which I played with it in Photoshop, which I was also just learning to use. It was a fun capture to play with and I was pleased with how it turned out.


-- from Maureen F. - (?)

To me this represents the beauty of nature. When I look at this photo of the Bee and Pansy.. I can remember clearly, taking it and really enjoying the moment. What the eye sees..and to capture it as well as possible is so wonderful.. I hope that I did so in a small way here.

1: How long have you been involved in photography?

I have always enjoyed photography as a creative medium but did not seriously get into photography until I was given a point and shoot digital. Ironically, Photography was what I wanted to study in College but my Parents told me that no one makes money taking pictures ..so they told me to choose something else!!
About 2 years ago, I discovered Flickr through a wonderful Icelandic photographer named Helga otherwise known as HKVAM.. I fell in love with her photography...so I signed up with Flickr and about 4 months later decided to go public with a simple photo of one of my birds and the rest is history!


2: Equipment you use?

Canon Rebel XTi
Lenses: Canon EF 100 mm F/2.8 macro USM
Canon EF 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 USM
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

3: Mac or PC?

PC

4: What inspires you?

The world around me, music and of course, many wonderful and amazing Flickr Photographers !! I learn so much from the many talented photographers here on Flickr !


5: Preferred subject matter?

None but I seem to shoot a lot of flowers !! I guess its because they are a handy medium in which to learn the technical aspects of photography..


6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.

Landscapes. I have not really captured a good landscape to my satisfaction yet.....


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

No one really, I tend to internalize but I do ask questions from other photographers when in doubt and make an effort to read more about photography ..plus there are so many wonderful photographers on Flickr in which to gain inspiration!



8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop

none, self taught and still learning.....and I have a lot to learn!

9: Plans for the future?

No plans really..though it would be wonderful to do this for a living....For now I am just looking forward to where all this will take me.



10: In one word, describe your photography.

an exploration

Jenny Huang

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER:Jenny Huang

Sweetlip fish cruising over coral garden--
The high diversity of the fish communities in the coral reefs is maintained mainly by the complexity of these places, that provide different ways for fishes to feed, live and reproduce. As many as the species numbers are the different ways of hunting, feeding, hiding, reproducing and living.

-- from JennyHuang - (?)


Imperial partner shrimp riding on a Nudibranch--
The brilliant coloring of the imperial shrimp matches the coloring of the nudibranch, on which it lives. The shrimp feeds on plankton and detritus that get caught in the mucous covering of the host’s skin.The Shrimp's legs and claws of this shrimp are purple and the eyes are orange. Maximum length of approximately 2cm.

-- from JennyHuang - (?)

1: How long have you been involved in photography?
I began taking photos three years ago when i started to contact with underwater world. my first camera is d200 from until now. first purpose was to record what i see underwater. Then I found it is a fantastic world to explore.... I want to share the beauty of ocean to everyone and wish we can protect it forever...

2: Equipment you use?
Camera: Nikon D200 with underwater housing.

flash: SB800,INON underwater strobes

Lens: Nikkor 105mmvr, Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye,Tokina 10-17mm fisheye


3: Mac or PC?
Mac

4: What inspires you?
Flickr's photographers.
I learn a lot of skills especially how to compose my photos from flickr.

5: Preferred subject matter?
underwater critters,mother nature, travel landscape...etc.

6: Name one thing you haven't caught with the camera that you REALLY want to capture.
swimming with whales/sea lion and catch their behaviour.


7: When in doubt about your art, who do you confide in?
Original beauty is the most important for an natural photographer.

8: Qualifications/training in anything? ie: Photoshop
I worked with RAW files in Nikon Capture NX.


9: Plans for the future?
keep shooting,keep diving.


10: In one word, describe your photography.
simply Mother Nature.