Christina's World : off & on
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“Light is the soul of a photograph.” -Fan Ho
Photography is my lifeblood.
As far back as I recall, segments of the world appeared to me as photographs.
My first "real" camera was an old Nikon I bought second-hand along with a new Nikon.
One had color slide film and the other black and white film.
I lugged those traveling around the world with the gypsy in my soul. Travel and photography were my passion.
I was active back then in the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and made good use of my darkroom,
printing the black and white photographs and exhibiting them through PSA in international competitions.
I eventually had enough acceptances to be included in PSA's Who's Who in Photography.
Then I stopped shooting. Life got in the way.
When I finally was able to return to my love, everything was digital. I had to begin from the bottom
and learn editing again. I loved it. Everything I dreamed about doing in my darkroom now was
possible with creative softwares. And it was not grueling like standing in a darkroom with a red light for hours
breathing in chemicals.
Then I discovered Flickr and the fun really began. Discovering so many outstanding photographers was very
inspiring and still is. A number of my photographs are on permanent display in several medical facilities in California.
I don't have a particular genre I pursue since photographs are for me everywhere, every day.
I live to shoot and shoot to live.
Thank you to all who visit my photo stream and grace me with your friendship.
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My interests include growing spiritually, photography, art, creative writing, poetry, antiquing, shopping, reading, learning, fine dining, photography adventures, current events
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I think, Christina, that to say how beautiful your gallery is is an understatement ... Just stop and look at your photos to appreciate the excellent quality. The technique and above all an extraordinary sensitivity, make your talent best express and at the same time show your kindness of mind (it could not be otherwis… Read more
I think, Christina, that to say how beautiful your gallery is is an understatement ... Just stop and look at your photos to appreciate the excellent quality. The technique and above all an extraordinary sensitivity, make your talent best express and at the same time show your kindness of mind (it could not be otherwise). Viewing a photo of you, Christina, is always a pleasure!
Read lessI look at your photostream and gallery and is very inspirational Christina. Your approach to photography is very clear in each of your images. Thank you for sharing them with the community.
I just ran across this photographer today for the first time. Even amidst all the other wonderful photographers on Flickr, these stand out as memorable, unique, and distinctly individual. Thank for for answering the call of your art!
ABSOLUTELY RAVISHING WORK OF ART
Look and learn ,..find inspiration and simplicity. Not just about photography but life itself. A photostream of very high level quality and also very creative and enjoyable. This visual universe is unique, surprising, ... and often breathtaking. hat's off !
I agree with all the above! You have great skill and are not afraid to use it and display it... :)
We artists are gifted with a particular sensitivity in absorbing and expressing what is around us, sometimes without even understanding where we can get.
Christina, forgive my "macaronic" English ... so: over the years I have met several good photographers, some of them have exceptional and expensive cameras but their photos don't have a soul. Here, Christina's world has this: a great soul, combined with an awesome sensitivity. This turns her photos into little masterpi… Read more
Christina, forgive my "macaronic" English ... so: over the years I have met several good photographers, some of them have exceptional and expensive cameras but their photos don't have a soul. Here, Christina's world has this: a great soul, combined with an awesome sensitivity. This turns her photos into little masterpieces, to look at and watch again! I don't deny, she is one of my favorite photographers, and every comment she makes on one of my photos is a gift that I appreciate very much! Thanks for your friendship, lovely American girl! 🙏😘
Read lessChristina, your portfolio is pure photographic art. I love your way of seeing and understanding the things around us. It is a very poetic symbiosis of the content of the photos and the form of presentation. A great inspiration! I always look forward to your new photos.
I have known Christina and her art for a while, and I feel almost like knowing her in-person. One of the most defining features of her work is that every picture - every pixel, one could say - is endowed with a bit of her soul. She is an artist in the classical way, a photographer whose creativity has been thoroughly … Read more
I have known Christina and her art for a while, and I feel almost like knowing her in-person. One of the most defining features of her work is that every picture - every pixel, one could say - is endowed with a bit of her soul. She is an artist in the classical way, a photographer whose creativity has been thoroughly unchained by the power of post-processing in the digital world. Christina has a gift for creating very effective yet (usually deceivingly) simple compositions, where the subject (say a bird perched on a fence) does not gain attention thanks to its "physical" preeminence in the frame, but by means of the most ingenious composition. And the background, though not stealing the limelights from the subject, is an artwork in its own way - and here is where Christina's peculiar art of processing comes to life, creating a rich tapestry of colors that I can only describe as a poem without words. Incidentally, her backgrounds have such an esthetic appeal - such a soothing power - that I often envisage them as having a commercial potential as wallpapers, fabric for dresses, drapes, ties, etc. Her land- and seascapes have a dreamy feeling and are always endowed with her unique vision, and I love her "signature" - a bird flying high in the sky - which adds a personal dimension of meaning to the scenes. Christina is a friend, and her photos convey the warmth and passion of the woman behind the pixels (or I should rather say "inside the pixels"). I am very grateful to Christina for sharing her vision so liberally: the name of her account is perfectly fitting, in that her photostream is, quite literally, "Christina's world". And you are welcome.
Read lessVos photos me donnent le goût de me retirer, de votre coté ne lâchez pas ce serait dommage.
Truly breathtaking work Christina. It's poetry on film.
Christina is a fantastic photographer and artist very artistic, I have great admiration for her, And her art is very varied real class her portraits are of great class and I am also proud to be your friend dear Christina I enjoy your beautiful work !
Too nice galery !...
Your photo galley is just amazing. Fascinating work.
La galeria de Christina's World me parece de gran calidad tanto en las capturas como en la edición. Una maravilla para los ojos.
Christina, your gallery is a real pleasure for the eyes. The shots, are made with a talent crazy.Tu is really a source of inspiration for me, especially, does not stop making me dream with your photographic univers. You are really an artist !!! Congratulations on all the wonderful work !!! Philippe from Belgium.
Very Beautiful consistent artistic photography..!!!
Christina World is so Beautiful "We Live In A Beautiful World"
The word that comes to mind when I view Christina's work is "simplicity" She see's what most of us walk by or ignore as an opportunity for art. Whether it's a bird on the beach or an old man fishing she turns these moments into creative art. I love what she see's that I don't see. Hopefully if I look at more of her wor… Read more
The word that comes to mind when I view Christina's work is "simplicity" She see's what most of us walk by or ignore as an opportunity for art. Whether it's a bird on the beach or an old man fishing she turns these moments into creative art. I love what she see's that I don't see. Hopefully if I look at more of her work it will rub off on me.
Read lessCongratulations, Christina for your work! Your gallery is wonderfull and magical with beautiful and criative pictures.
Beautiful artistic works, artistic photographs, the impression of beauty, delicacy, artistry make you look at all your works with great curiosity. They move into another beautiful world, they bring a lot of joy. You have great talent, skills and sensitivity. Congratulations Christina.
Époustouflant ! On pourrait le dire mieux, bien sûr. Tout simplement, cette galerie est un témoignage que l'art et le beau sont toujours d'actualité. Breathtaking ! We could say it better, of course. Quite simply, this gallery is a testimony that art and beauty are still relevant.
A great and artistic gallery! Your world Christina is beautiful and poetic!!!
Each time I browse through Christina's photo stream, I am simply awestruck by the beauty of her work. Every image is a masterpiece...a combination of light, shadows and colour that leave the viewer wanting more. I am especially fond of her textured images, they capture the beauty perfectly. So my dear friend .... th… Read more
Each time I browse through Christina's photo stream, I am simply awestruck by the beauty of her work. Every image is a masterpiece...a combination of light, shadows and colour that leave the viewer wanting more. I am especially fond of her textured images, they capture the beauty perfectly. So my dear friend .... this is my Christmas gift to, with much love~Irene
Read lessNice, artistic, and poetic gallery, with many great compositions!
Congratulations!! Your photo gallery is full of creativity and quality. I'm honored you join this new group: FLICKR'S FOR THE WORLD. I'm just inviting creative photographers to take quality photos to be examples for new photographers. I am sure you will be followed as an example. I wish you success and keep making beau… Read more
Congratulations!! Your photo gallery is full of creativity and quality. I'm honored you join this new group: FLICKR'S FOR THE WORLD. I'm just inviting creative photographers to take quality photos to be examples for new photographers. I am sure you will be followed as an example. I wish you success and keep making beautiful photos
Read lessThe only real way to describe Christina is as an artist. Her combination of photography and creative rendering in the post process produces among the best and most consistent digital art to be found. She has a great sense of the composition, whether it's an urban scene, landscape or still life. Her portraits, whethe… Read more
The only real way to describe Christina is as an artist. Her combination of photography and creative rendering in the post process produces among the best and most consistent digital art to be found. She has a great sense of the composition, whether it's an urban scene, landscape or still life. Her portraits, whether they be candid or posed, truly express the characters. Christina's use of textures, tones, light, color and subjects never fails to catch your attention and interest. She is a real talent and it's a pleasure to view the work she shares.
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