Hello! First of all, thanks for stopping by my stream!

 

So a little bit about me...my name is Aileen. I was born in China and grew up in the U.S. I love China and am so proud of where I came from! I graduated college with an Engineering degree and am currently a financial auditor/consultant. Though I like my job, my true passion has and always will be art.

 

I love art, of all mediums, and I see a photograph very much as a piece of artwork, like a painting. Photography is, after all, painting with light...or so I was told :P. Because of this, I like taking macro/abstract and brokeh photos. I want to show not just what our eyes can see, but the beautiful magic that only a lens can create :).

 

I think there are many types of photography and many subjects, each with their own uniqueness and elegance. The subjects I love and truly move me are of nature in general, flowers and plants in particular. In a real sense, I think each artist tries to convey emotion and beauty in their works. What I try to convey is the beauty of nature that surrounds us but are easily overlooked, a thorny shrub, a chastised weed, a wild flower... I think it’s so easy for us to get wrapped up in our own lives and problems that sometimes we neglect to notice the simple things that make life worth living. Through my photos, I hope to bring some of those things to your attention. I think Georgia O’Keefe said it best:

 

“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.”

 

If I had made your day a little brighter, if I had inspired you take a stroll through nature or stop to notice a flower as you go through your busy day, then I feel like I have succeeded :).

 

To me, photography is still very new, and I still have so much to learn, but that’s what I love most about Flickr. I am constantly inspired and moved by the works of so many talented photographers. Your photos and comments are such a source of motivation and inspiration, and I truly appreciate it!

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Thundering Discovery (deleted)

i've been a fan of Aileen for a while now and we have become good friends, she has a good sense of humor and a good heart.. Photography wise she excels with her processing and really brings her photos to life with subtle coloured filters and various layers.. Macro is her trademark but she is also versatile enough to b… Read more

i've been a fan of Aileen for a while now and we have become good friends, she has a good sense of humor and a good heart.. Photography wise she excels with her processing and really brings her photos to life with subtle coloured filters and various layers.. Macro is her trademark but she is also versatile enough to bring out other extremely worthy shots.. anyone thinking of taking macro and nature shots should take a look at her work and learn well. :P

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July 11, 2009
Ryan Eng says:

iLean is the fastest growing star on Flickr and is consistently dominating Front Page Explore. Her love for macro and bokeh photography is evident in her stream but don't let that fool you into thinking she's only one sided. This girl has got some mean photoshop skills and is very creative in photo processing. I'm a… Read more

iLean is the fastest growing star on Flickr and is consistently dominating Front Page Explore. Her love for macro and bokeh photography is evident in her stream but don't let that fool you into thinking she's only one sided. This girl has got some mean photoshop skills and is very creative in photo processing. I'm afraid that if she starts shooting HDR photography she will take all of my fan base and leave me looking for a new hobby :) Keep on Rockin on my fellow Chinaman and never stop doing your thang.

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April 13, 2009

It’s hard for me to put into words how moved and inspired I am by Aileen’s work! I stumbled upon one of her photos in Explore one day and instantly fav'd it, then I found another... and another, it became a never-ending stream of amazing photography! Her use of bokeh, subtle blends, fantastic color tones are well... ex… Read more

It’s hard for me to put into words how moved and inspired I am by Aileen’s work! I stumbled upon one of her photos in Explore one day and instantly fav'd it, then I found another... and another, it became a never-ending stream of amazing photography! Her use of bokeh, subtle blends, fantastic color tones are well... exquisite perfection captured. Aileen has an unrivaled ability to see and capture the beautiful world around her and infuse her own personal blend of artistic creativity into each and every amazing photo she snaps! It’s photographic art to the extreme and I look forward to seeing the world through her very gifted eyes. In addition to being a fantastic photographer, Aileen is a truly amazing person with a kind, gentle spirit and truly takes the time to care about the people in her life and friends she’s met in the Flickr community. This girl is one of the brightest upcoming stars of Flickr and definitely one to watch. I have no doubt we’ll be seeing her work published all over the place in the very near future!!

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April 13, 2009

Aileen is one of the best bokeh/nature photographers. Her photostream is BREATH-TAKING! It makes you just wanna FAVE all her photos, well atleast that's what happened to me, I couldn't stop faving them! I really enjoyed going through your photos Aileen and commenting on some, you've got such great talent. I would L… Read more

Aileen is one of the best bokeh/nature photographers. Her photostream is BREATH-TAKING! It makes you just wanna FAVE all her photos, well atleast that's what happened to me, I couldn't stop faving them! I really enjoyed going through your photos Aileen and commenting on some, you've got such great talent. I would LOVE to see more of your stunning work. Keep it up ^_*

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April 10, 2009
nicholei. says:

Her percepton of the word "beauty" is like a language that everybody understands. Her sense of imagination and creativity creates a happy feeling for me...as I am sure for many flickr users. Her love and dedication of this art is very evident in her stream. Thank you so much Aileenie for sharing your wonderful w… Read more

Her percepton of the word "beauty" is like a language that everybody understands. Her sense of imagination and creativity creates a happy feeling for me...as I am sure for many flickr users. Her love and dedication of this art is very evident in her stream. Thank you so much Aileenie for sharing your wonderful world.

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April 2, 2009
Spoon 99 says:

Aileenie is a great photography artist. I chance upon her photostream when I saw a shot from her turning a shattered glass into art. The image really caught my attention and know there is a real artist dwell in there. I went through her photostream and realized that all her shots are superb, excellent and fantastic … Read more

Aileenie is a great photography artist. I chance upon her photostream when I saw a shot from her turning a shattered glass into art. The image really caught my attention and know there is a real artist dwell in there. I went through her photostream and realized that all her shots are superb, excellent and fantastic and was really happy to discovered her photostream.. Her expression of beauty is profound and magical. The composition, the colors and the super wonderful Bokeh, all artistically expressed and bring all the subject to life and giving beautiful meaning to it. I look forward to all her post and thoroughly enjoy, impress and awe by her creativity and artistic talent. As a Flickr contact, Aileenie is great inspiration and encouragement. Her frankness and honesty is as valuable a having a great true friend beside you all the time. I am really proud and honored to be her contact.

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March 29, 2009

Aileenie is such a great photographer .. I think i'm kinda in love with your work :D .. you have such a nice set of photograhps .. i think you will have a bright future Aileenie .. keep up the good work .. I dont know I felt I wanna leave this testimonial for you .. hope u like it :P

March 27, 2009
fretful writer (deleted)

I think I have officially faved every single one of your photos. I love your photography. It is beyond amazing. =D

March 25, 2009
本摄一 says:

"thanks...my friends..you a nice Photography and also ...good on support and visits My Photos stream on each new upload picture....thanks !"

March 2, 2009
Fortunate Fuel (deleted)

Her pictures are just like a dream. She really has the eye for good pictures and so her stream is just amazing. I can looks hours and hours at her stream =D

March 7, 2009

Aileenie is one of my most favourite photographers in Flickr and I visit her stream everyday to check out her new posts. I like the her play with colours and the simplicity with which she captures her photographs. Well done, my friend - you define this world with your own unique perspective !!

March 15, 2009

Aileenie loves bokeh, and bokeh loves Aileenie

January 16, 2009

Her photos are really great!

January 6, 2009