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Even in safety, something pushes us — a need to move, to risk, to chase what’s just out of reach…

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UK - Scotland - Inner Hebrides - Isle of Skye - View over the Rugged and Rocky Coast from Flodigarry

 

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 75.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/160 s; ISO: 160

 

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in the still heat of afternoon, a shadow unfurls — feathers layered like ancient armour, each edge catching light and memory. the air hums with quiet tension as the vulture leans forward, eyes fixed on something unseen, patient as stone, sharp as the blade of a new moon. here, movement is measured in heartbeats, and the space between them feels endless.

This photo holds the moment when the lines begin to move, not just across your skin, but into your spirit. They mesmerize, like whispers of a pattern you’ve known. It’s as if the light is sending a message to your future self, a quiet reminder to align, to be present, to flow with the rhythm of life. In these shadows and stripes, there’s order, there’s chaos, and there’s you, somewhere between, becoming whole.

A striking portrait capturing the intensity and quiet strength of a young woman. The dramatic lighting and close-up perspective create a captivating and intimate moment.

Toronto FanExpo 2019 Daenerys Targaryen #fanexpo

i watched him through the quiet pulse of the christmas market in valencia, where lights hung low and laughter flickered like fire. he sat alone, cloaked in a heavy hood and the evening’s chill, his brush dancing delicately across the canvas. the world blurred around him—soft hands and loud steps—but he stayed, focused, lost in his craft. each line he painted seemed carved from his soul, a quiet language of patience and purpose. the scarf curled at his neck like a tether to earth, but his mind drifted elsewhere, where tiny art could bloom unnoticed, untouched.

 

his hands told stories the crowd would never hear, and in the faint glow of lamps, i froze time.

Dramatic light during sunrise on the island Esusaret, Russia, Karelia, Ladoga lake

Super Heroine - Paradox of Power: Exploring the intersection of strength and vulnerability through light. Captured using a Godox V1 snoot for face detail, a secondary V1 with 30x120cm for general fill, and red gelled AD200 for depth.

The Exile of a Hero – Visual Echoes of the Poema de Mio Cid

 

This cinematic series explores the legendary figure of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, "El Cid," through a gritty and atmospheric lens. Drawing inspiration from the 12th-century Spanish epic Cantar de mio Cid, these images capture the solemnity of exile, the weight of honor, and the brutal reality of medieval warfare.

 

The collection travels through moments of quiet introspection by the campfire, the desolate beauty of the Castilian landscape, and the chaotic energy of the Reconquista’s battlefields. From the detailed textures of weathered chainmail and scarred leather to the sweeping vistas of armies shrouded in mist and dust, the series aims to evoke the emotional depth of a man stripped of his lands but driven by an unwavering sense of loyalty and valor. Each frame is a tribute to the enduring legacy of one of literature's most iconic knights.

 

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"Grimhilde"

Photo: Stefanos Papazapraidis - Fine Art Photography 2024

Model: Georgia Aburandi

 

Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.

South Florida ~ Palm Beach County

Fire Light Sunset ~ Summer 2015

 

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Europe - UK - England - East Anglia - Norfolk - Great Yarmouth - Coastal town at mouth of River Yare - Caister-on-sea long sandy beach on shores of North Sea with Zig Zag wave breaker poles during stormy evening

 

UK is blessed with such spectacular coastline and amazing places to explore, if you are curious to see how Dorset or Scotland looks in motion, check :

 

â–º REMOTE ISLE OF PORTLAND IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K

 

â–º SPECTACULAR JURASSIC COAST IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K

 

â–º SCOTLAND IN MOTION, UNITED KINGDOM - Timelapse Video

 

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100

 

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For just a few seconds, a hole in the 10/10ths cloud cover formed creating quite dramatic light and vivid shades of green on this patch of farmland near Wycliffe, Teesdale

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Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com

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I previously posted a colored version of this same angle but a different long exposure. I figured it was worth going back and doing one silver and black from the rest of the lot. I went back and forth with this one and another exposure. At the end of the day this one was more striking, so I went with it. This is Boston's best skyscraper in my opinion, we could use a couple more like it.

 

Adobe Camera Raw > Photoshop CC 2015 > Silver Efex Pro

 

Canon 6d

Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 24

LEE Big Stopper (3.0ND)

LEE 100mm Circular Polarizer

f/18, ISO100, 60 sec

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I'm still searching for that perfect Boston Skyline shot from the Cambridge side of the Charles River. I feel truly blessed every morning I have a chance to shoot from this shoreline. It won't always be this convenient, so I'm going to take advantage. Took this one from underneath an umbrella.

 

Canon 6d

Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 16

LEE Little Stopper (1.8 ND)

LEE 0.9 Hard GND

f/13, ISO100, 110 sec

First portraits of 2020 were made on January 26, 2020. My 92 year old grandfather, Jewell Still. Love and respect this man very much.

Another shot of Cara.

I tried to edit this one a bit more 'moody' and 'edgy'

....but its still tender.

 

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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Senja - Norway’s second biggest island - Tungeneset under fresh cover of snow during winter time at Sunset - Dusk - Twilight - Blue Hour - Night

 

Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :

 

â–º POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY

 

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â–º NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN

 

â–º ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN

 

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 20; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100

 

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Some spectacularly dramatic lighting conditions on the upper dale as seen in this panoramic view from Bail Hill above Mickleton, on New Year's Eve 2025. Standing out in the strong sunshine is Ettersgill (left) round to Middle Side and Aukside (right).

Dancer Photoshoot

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Europe - Finland - Suomi - North of the Arctic Circle - Finnish Lapland - Lappland - Lapponia under fresh cover of snow during winter time

 

No single Northern Lights photo does true justice to what is happening on the sky during those unique moments when Northern Lights appear. After incredible experience of capturing my first ever timelapse in Iceland last year, I've headed to Frozen land of Arctic Lapland to capture Northern Lights under snowy landscape, which is often difficult to find along the coast. Average temperatures around - 25C dont make it particularly friendly experience, but the one which will always be treasured.

 

â–º ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN FINLAND - Timelapse Video

 

â–º NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER ARCTIC FINLAND- Timelapse Video

 

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D X; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 25.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 1/4 s; ISO: 100

 

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A quiet moment where light, texture and innocence meet.

The contrast between fragile childhood and ancient stone creates a silent dialogue between time and presence.

Sometimes the smallest figure carries the strongest story.

Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.

Summer 2015 ~ Palm Beach County

Fire-light Sunset ~ South Florida

 

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2nd Place Competition Winner ~ Sept. '15 ~ Super Shots Group

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4th Place Competition Winner ~ September 2016

TMI Group ~ Theme : Magical Light on Clouds

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Winter sunshine in this view looking down the dale towards Middle Side from Holwick, under a dark sky.

Wrapped in layers of fabric and time, this enigmatic figure carries the weight of untold stories. His gaze, hidden yet piercing, speaks of resilience, survival, and a life woven with mystery. Every texture, every thread, and every shadow tells a tale—one that invites the viewer to look closer and wonder.

 

(Over the next two weeks, I'll be sharing a series of street shots, featuring both portraits and street scenes, from my past visits to the Philippines where I immersed myself in street photography.)

A Classic portrait inspired by the oldmasters

Model: Errika Bigiou

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Towards Newsham from near Hutton Magna, Teesdale 6 June 2020. A bright interval produces a patch of almost full sunshine in the distance and a little brightness in the foregorund.

Serene Sunset ~ South Florida U.S.A.

Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades

 

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It was a very dark and rainy week. The sun was nowhere to be found...for days. Clouds and overcast weather systems rolled by endlessly, with hardly any color in the sky at all. We were blanketed by a low cloud-covered ceiling. It was a very good opportunity to do some black and white images with some textures and moody feeling. What else was I going to do? I didn't need my sunglasses and there was no glare...anywhere. I had to "time it" between the constant showers that were all over the place. It was gloomy and different...yet still fun. The sun will come out tomorrow ~ Rainy Days over the Florida Everglades ~ Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A. ~ Just a Peek of Sunlight

 

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A girl stands calmly beneath an umbrella as glowing steel wool sparks rain down in this dramatic long exposure shot, taken in front of an old abandoned fire truck.

We were out photographing and we were walking in the city Xanten, suddenly out of nowhere this leaf fell on the ground and it just lay there. I grabbed my camera and shot the leaf, this is a once in the leaf lifetime opportunity.

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