This is a woman who truly understands what it means to have a 'generous heart'....She shares her magnificent images of the world on Flickr and includes extensive historical and architectual detailed text about each piece. When I recently questioned her about how she managed to get such exquisite texture and color on … Read more

This is a woman who truly understands what it means to have a 'generous heart'....She shares her magnificent images of the world on Flickr and includes extensive historical and architectual detailed text about each piece. When I recently questioned her about how she managed to get such exquisite texture and color on an image, she quickly answered my inquiry with a thorough explanation (the complete recipe) of how she did it in Photo Shop. This is an internationally know photographer..I was so overwhelmed that she responded to little me. Big heart, big talent and a great BIG thank you to you dear Rita for sharing your art and for guiding me through PS and Flickr.

Rita In my heart this Testimonial was written a long time ago. As a matter of fact, I wrote it or at least, I thought I did. I will never forgive myself for this delay. I am sorry, my dear friend! You deserved better!!! You are one of the photographers and persons I admire most on flickr. What you do here i… Read more

Rita In my heart this Testimonial was written a long time ago. As a matter of fact, I wrote it or at least, I thought I did. I will never forgive myself for this delay. I am sorry, my dear friend! You deserved better!!! You are one of the photographers and persons I admire most on flickr. What you do here is exactly what I understand as being perfect on a website like this. It adds, it enriches...it makes such a big difference, Rita. I enjoy my trips through your wonderful images so much and for such a long time now. It is like joining you and being with you in those special places and magical moments. I know them now, as if I had been there...thanks to you and your fascinating descriptions! So, I thank you for being special, my dear friend! It is worth it to be on Flickr next to people like you! With love, your brazilian friend, Petra

Rita's photos came to my attention for a small detail .. one that only someone with "the eye" could have taken - I remember it was of Firenze ... when I went to look at her stream I am "hooked" .. she is a true great photographers that tells you the story in the most beautiful way possibly - with talent, quality .. wel… Read more

Rita's photos came to my attention for a small detail .. one that only someone with "the eye" could have taken - I remember it was of Firenze ... when I went to look at her stream I am "hooked" .. she is a true great photographers that tells you the story in the most beautiful way possibly - with talent, quality .. well all. Going thru her stream is like a virtual trip around the world but "first class" .. I am very happy to have met her in Flickr and that also the fact that we like similar things is ever so nice. I look forward to her new photo everytime I enter Flickr and I advise you all to do the same. And Flickr is so much richer because she is in it.

As a novice, I am honored to have people like Rita Crane acknowledge my photos. I am in awe of her beautiful and amazing photography as well as her father' s body of work. We live on the wonderful Mendocino Coast and I am happy to have the chance to correspond with Rita at least once a week. I'm so glad to have Fli… Read more

As a novice, I am honored to have people like Rita Crane acknowledge my photos. I am in awe of her beautiful and amazing photography as well as her father' s body of work. We live on the wonderful Mendocino Coast and I am happy to have the chance to correspond with Rita at least once a week. I'm so glad to have Flickr to be able to see all of this wonderful work.

Rita is a consummate photographic artist. She does not post a large number of photos but pick any page and you will find a feast, full of excellent composition and fabulous color all seen, captured, and produced with great imagination and creativity. Her rule seems to be: if it doesn’t reflect her best she doesn’t pu… Read more

Rita is a consummate photographic artist. She does not post a large number of photos but pick any page and you will find a feast, full of excellent composition and fabulous color all seen, captured, and produced with great imagination and creativity. Her rule seems to be: if it doesn’t reflect her best she doesn’t put it up. Rita is particularly good with night work and during the early and late times of day, probably when time is available for her to shoot. She has an eye for interest and detail and simplicity marks much of her work. An old gate in a fence overlooking the ocean and only three colors in the scene: green, blue, and brown. A colonnade, a stairway along a street and the golden grass of an early morn are other examples of her great art of simplicity. Yet, even with such a great collection, one can also see her progression as a photographer from the earliest pictures posted to the most recent, especially in the richness of the color of her latest work. Rita is one of the treasures of Flickr–and we can only hope that life will allow her more time to produce more.

Rita’s passion for photography comes across clearly in her beautifully rendered and original renditions of the iconic views of Europe. Her masterful compositions capture the grandeur and romanticism of her subjects. Having seen her prints, I have to say that those of you on Flickr, while lucky to see so much of her won… Read more

Rita’s passion for photography comes across clearly in her beautifully rendered and original renditions of the iconic views of Europe. Her masterful compositions capture the grandeur and romanticism of her subjects. Having seen her prints, I have to say that those of you on Flickr, while lucky to see so much of her wonderful work in this worldwide forum are missing the true impact of her photographs. Her prints are truly stunning. Having such a gift would be enough for most people, but Rita’s generosity is evident in the way she shares with others on Flickr. Sharing her depth of feeling as she comments on the works of others, Rita always has an encouraging word for those who cross her path to continue pursuing photography with the same level of passion. She is the most generous person I have met on Flickr. Thanks to her crossing paths on Flickr and through her numerous visits, she has become a dear friend as well. Those of you looking for something new to see on Flickr would do yourself a favor to stay a while and explore her wonderful stream.

Rita radiates such a light in everything that she does! Always such a happy smile on her face, and always so sweet and kind, I am so honored to know this amazing woman personally. From Europe to our lovely village by the sea of Mendocino, Rita's photos are absolutely marvelous, and there is so much for me to learn … Read more

Rita radiates such a light in everything that she does! Always such a happy smile on her face, and always so sweet and kind, I am so honored to know this amazing woman personally. From Europe to our lovely village by the sea of Mendocino, Rita's photos are absolutely marvelous, and there is so much for me to learn from her. Rita's photography is just like she is... luminous!

These words are overdue for I have to confess I have been a fan of Rita Crane for quite some time……to speak of Rita’s work as a photographer, as a person, as a lover of nature, as an artist and a Flickr friend would probably demand three days worth of continuous writing – so, I shall briefly but very proudly say that m… Read more

These words are overdue for I have to confess I have been a fan of Rita Crane for quite some time……to speak of Rita’s work as a photographer, as a person, as a lover of nature, as an artist and a Flickr friend would probably demand three days worth of continuous writing – so, I shall briefly but very proudly say that my coming across such an accomplished and dedicated woman has been an honor, to have gotten her attention a pleasure, to receive her visits a joy. For those of us who love photography but ride mostly on instinct, it is important to witness efforts like Rita’s, whose knowledge and classical training pave the way with a range that can only be admired – and in my case, followed. I sincerely recommend to anyone reading this humble testimonial that your tour starts right now, and whether you choose to view Rita's depictions of Paris, Venice or beautiful Mendocino, brace yourself because you are in for a treat you won’t soon forget! Thank you for your dedication my friend. Julian

Rita in Paris or Venice, Rita in the USA or Germany: I always enjoy her view of angle! Her father escaped the Third Reich and continued to work for LIFE magazine and the New York Times newspaper in the United States: I think his daughter is such a creative and mobile person too! Her photographies are music in my eyes..… Read more

Rita in Paris or Venice, Rita in the USA or Germany: I always enjoy her view of angle! Her father escaped the Third Reich and continued to work for LIFE magazine and the New York Times newspaper in the United States: I think his daughter is such a creative and mobile person too! Her photographies are music in my eyes....

Rita's work in one word is iconic! She is a master of the art of photography, as well as a master of words and good thoughts. Her photographic imagery is strong and unshakable artistically and technically. I just love to look at her work every day, whether it's from the enchanting Parisian life or the sprawling beache… Read more

Rita's work in one word is iconic! She is a master of the art of photography, as well as a master of words and good thoughts. Her photographic imagery is strong and unshakable artistically and technically. I just love to look at her work every day, whether it's from the enchanting Parisian life or the sprawling beaches of Mendocino County. Thanks, Rita!

If I had to describe Rtta Crane's art in one word, it would be "romantic". She conveys the quiet beauty and the history of every locale that she loves, whether it's ancient Europe or wild Mendocino, California. Every image creates a new world for the viewer to walk into and imagine being there themselves. Pictorially r… Read more

If I had to describe Rtta Crane's art in one word, it would be "romantic". She conveys the quiet beauty and the history of every locale that she loves, whether it's ancient Europe or wild Mendocino, California. Every image creates a new world for the viewer to walk into and imagine being there themselves. Pictorially rendered with a painterly touch, her images whisper "quality" in your ear. She is a warm and giving flickr friend and I cannot wait to someday meet up with her in Mendocino!

Rita makes me smile. Her humor, deep appreciation for life, beauty, love of rain, color, and joy of expression are contagious. Experiencing Rita's photostream and encouraging comments is to experience la joie de vivre. Looking at her photos, I feel the vibrant life and beauty that she sees and feels. Moreover, her mand… Read more

Rita makes me smile. Her humor, deep appreciation for life, beauty, love of rain, color, and joy of expression are contagious. Experiencing Rita's photostream and encouraging comments is to experience la joie de vivre. Looking at her photos, I feel the vibrant life and beauty that she sees and feels. Moreover, her mandala mind is amazing and large. You'll see it in her photos.

Rita's extraordinary photos convey a depth and reverence that shake my soul. From her profound love of history and art, Rita's images pour through her lens as if guided by her heart and heritage. I'm so happy to welcome my dear friend, Rita, to this amazing international phenomena known as Flickr! May you find the s… Read more

Rita's extraordinary photos convey a depth and reverence that shake my soul. From her profound love of history and art, Rita's images pour through her lens as if guided by her heart and heritage. I'm so happy to welcome my dear friend, Rita, to this amazing international phenomena known as Flickr! May you find the support and appreciation here that you and your fabulous photos truly deserve!