I have enjoyed photography and designing since I can remember, but only got seriously into photography in Dec 06 when I got my first Digital SLR.
Flickr is a wonderful community and I am amazed at the range and quality of some of the images here. There are some astounding captures which I look at in awe and which inspire me to improve my own photography. I am only a newcomer to this wonderful world and I have plenty to learn.
I am personally fascinated by the different cultures and religions of this world and their history. The distinctive traditions and beliefs buried deep within the philosophies and ideologies of a religion are very interesting to learn, from the sophistication of the Mayan civilisation to the teachings of Guru Nanak within Sikhism.
I am currently going through tons of photos and a backlog of new ones that I have taken and will be uploading them onto flickr slowly but surely. Its a wonder I am not wearing glasses yet with the amount of time I spend on my laptop.
I receive a lot of emails about my HDR images.. so here is a tutorial. If you wish to purchase the software I use to create these HDRs (Photomatix), be sure to use the coupon code 'sandmania' to get a 15% discount.
You can also use this coupon code for the Noiseware and Fluid Mask plugins I have mentioned in my newest tutorial here.
'Knowledge is limited....imagination encircles the world'
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- JoinedOctober 2006
- CountryEngland
- Websitehttp://www.sandmania.co.uk
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I feel so honored and happy to write these lines for Sandmania, which is: - a very lovely friend and - such a blessed photographer !!! I know Sonu now for quite a while and I am so glad having met him here in that big Flickr world. His creations are made with such a passion and accuracy ... each and every wor… Read more
I feel so honored and happy to write these lines for Sandmania, which is: - a very lovely friend and - such a blessed photographer !!! I know Sonu now for quite a while and I am so glad having met him here in that big Flickr world. His creations are made with such a passion and accuracy ... each and every work of him is a masterpiece of art! When I see you works they totally grab my attention and this is what makes your work so special and unique! Thank you for your friendship ... can't await to see your next creation! Yours Andrea Hamburg, February 19, 2009
Read lessSuch a nice guy with a huge talent for photographic art. I like how he displays the world in his personal view by means of both having a good eye for sceneries and state-of-the-art digital postprocessing. I'm really grateful to meet fellows like Sonu at Flickr. Keep it up mate!
From expression-filled chained monkeys to babies sleeping in angelic peace, Sandmania's eye roves through daily life and redeems the ordinary and makes it beautiful and compelling. Come visit and enjoy his winsome heart and lush visuals.
I am a fan of his works, inspiring and a real pleasure to visit his stream every time I logged into Flickr. And I am very glad to have come across Sandmania's stream!
Come my friends gather around this visual feast for your eyes! SandMania is a true artist/photographer. He is a true inspiration to me and my work. His HDR is out of this world amazing, all very unique and beautiful! If anyone is looking for some inspiration look no further SandMania is your man!
Been a fan of his work for a long time now and about time I wrote him a little something! this guys work will never fail to impress, amaze, stun & inspire...he really does have talent & an eye for photography! if you haven't checked out his stream yet...do so, you won't be sorry ; 0 ) keep up the fantastic work mate… Read more
Been a fan of his work for a long time now and about time I wrote him a little something! this guys work will never fail to impress, amaze, stun & inspire...he really does have talent & an eye for photography! if you haven't checked out his stream yet...do so, you won't be sorry ; 0 ) keep up the fantastic work mate"
Read lessHere you can see a true master, his shots are unique and his HDR treatment is awesome. I am very glad that I have met you here at flickr, every new shot is eagerly awaited. Go on with your great work, my friend!
Whether it is portrait, landscape, animal or arcitecture Sandmania captures it with passion, creativty and expertise. Seriously, you have to go and check out some of the compositions he pulls of to perfection! I swear this guy was born with a camera in his hand :o) Your stream is awesome my friend. I can't than… Read more
Whether it is portrait, landscape, animal or arcitecture Sandmania captures it with passion, creativty and expertise. Seriously, you have to go and check out some of the compositions he pulls of to perfection! I swear this guy was born with a camera in his hand :o) Your stream is awesome my friend. I can't thank you enough for all the comments, invites, awards and encouragement that you have given a beginner like me since I first came onto Flickr. Sarah
Read lessTalented, unique and a view of an artist... I am glad to share contacts whit this guy...
A very kind great artist on flickr. That sums up my impression of Sandmania.
i’m really glad that I met Sandmania at FLICKR. with his pictures he creates impressive and unique surreal worlds with incredible colour and detail. the viewer feels like sinking into these worlds - a wonderful feeling! i appreciate the chance to see his artful works so often.
"I haven't met this wonderful person and a very talented photographer but I can say for sure that his pictures are of superior quality. Great work has been performed on each of his masterpieces and it is a delight to my eyes to view his pictures. I encourage all to visit his photostream and view his extermely tal… Read more
"I haven't met this wonderful person and a very talented photographer but I can say for sure that his pictures are of superior quality. Great work has been performed on each of his masterpieces and it is a delight to my eyes to view his pictures. I encourage all to visit his photostream and view his extermely talented work. Thanks Sandmania for sharing your wonderful work"
Read lessSandmania has been my contact almost since I joined flickr, and has consistently produced quality work, specially HDRs that really bears his unique post-processing style. His photostream is very eclectic and it's always a pleasure to discover his new photos. Keep up the good work my friend!
Sandmania's landscape picture looks so unique to me!