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Some portraits are about expression.
Others are about presence.
This one is about the quiet strength that exists without needing to prove itself.
Portrait of Iris Blok.
Time to get the horses into the barn on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The storm was approaching from the north and it meant business. The guys were out putting up hay when they saw it coming and started getting the horses under shelter in a hurry. I'll always remember the afternoon, the great light that gave way to a morbid green as the storm overtook us, the postures of the cowboys, and the smell of the approaching rain. Don't always get these moments in life.
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A solitary figure caught in a narrow beam of light, separated from the surrounding darkness. The contrast between shadow and illumination creates a sense of reflection and isolation, turning an ordinary passing moment into something more contemplative.
A striking editorial portrait bathed in hard directional light, casting dramatic shadows across the subject's face and décolleté. The warm golden tones of her skin and terracotta lace top contrast sharply against the deep black background, while her blue eyes hold the camera with quiet intensity. A Roman numeral tattoo — XXV — marks her collarbone, adding a personal detail to an otherwise timeless composition.
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 Day over the Florida Everglades
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An older sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too.
Models: My daughters.
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The farmer concerned assures me there is no pot of gold at the end, and furthermore anybody found digging for one on his farm will be shot on sight :-)
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Sunshine, shadows and vivid autumn colours in this view across Swaledale to Gunnerside, taken from Spring End.
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Isle of Skye - The Quirang is a fascinating rock formation on the Trotternish peninsula on Skye. It is approximately two miles north west of Staffin and six miles south east of Rubha Hunish. The Quiraing is a spectacular landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving, the road at its base near Flodigarry requires repairs each year.
The Trotternish Ridge lies on Skye's northernmost peninsula known as Trotternish. The northernmost summit on this ridge is known as the Quirang which has a fantastic maze of pinnacles, cliffs and flat grass tables that were formed by an ancient landslide of biblical proportions. From below these cliffs look huge, upon closer inspection you find many intricacies - scree slopes provide entrances to reveal an intricate maze of deep chasms and huge rock walls.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 42.50 mm; Aperture: 6.7; Exposure time: 1/125 s; ISO: 100
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Sunset Afterglow ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
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Sunset ~ grackles ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
[Ironically, presidential candidate Donald Trump had
a rally and gave a speech in this park (last night) at
the Sunset Cove Amphitheater, which is approximately
300 feet from this spot! Reached out to Florida voters!]
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Seltjarnarnes is one of the oldest municipalities in Iceland and originally covered the majority of Reykjavik. Today the landscape of Seltjarnarnes is surrounded by the ocean on the north, west, and south coastlines. To the east Seltjarnarnes borders with Reykjavik.
Seltjarnarnes prides itself with the amazing bird life within the town limits. The biggest bird area is within the West Area, by Grótta and Bakkatjörn. About 106 different bird species have stayed in the area for shorter or longer time periods. Over half of the bird population is Icelandic layer birds. Among the "guests" is the tern, the goose, the duck, and the eiderduck. The coastline and beaches of Seltjarnarnes is also occupied with a variety of bird life and unique flora.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens’s focal length: 17.00 - 40.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 28.00 mm, Aperture: 13, Exposure time: 32.0 s, ISO: 125
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There´s an interesting lesson to be learned from this photo. I had been trying to shoot some photos in the recreational area where I live. The light were wrong for long time exposure, people were in the way of my photos, and when it started raining I called it a day. On my way home, driving my car I spotted this scene. I hit the breaks and stopped in the middle of a crossroad. Since there were cars behind me I only had time for one shot and I had to let it count. And I believe it did. What do you think? Appreciate all input. The lesson I learned which of course is obvious is that the best photos don´t come from planning but from being alert and taking the opportunity when it comes your way.
Eyes closed, heart open, and the world softened by light through the trees.
Some moments are meant to be felt, not spoken.
43014/43062 work the late running 1Q17 10.22 Derby RTC - York Holgate Sidings Test train at Hasland on 23.11.2025
This year's version of the now-traditional blanket shot
Mamiya RZ67
Mamiya-Sekor 110mm f/2.8
Kodak Portra VC 400
CanoScan 9000F mark II
f/16
1/400th
ASA 200
1 boomed and gridded soft box from directly overhead
1 snooted flash from camera left aimed at background
1 umbrella used as a reflector from underneath
Yongnuo YN560TX transceiver
A natural cave opening frames the ocean as two birds cross the light above the moving water.
The contrast between shadow and sea creates a quiet moment of passage.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Il y a un moment où le mouvement ne tient plus dans le corps. Il déborde, s’échappe, emporte les bras, les jambes, les cheveux, jusqu’à la lumière elle-même! La danse n’est plus une position. Elle devient une force. Quelque chose qui traverse le corps et le pousse au-delà de ses propres limites. Ici, tout semble suspendu entre l’élan et la chute. Et pendant une fraction de seconde, le corps ne danse plus : il s’envole!
EN There comes a moment when movement can no longer be contained by the body. It spills over, escapes, carrying arms, legs, hair, even the light itself with it! Dance is no longer a position. It becomes a force. Something that passes through the body and pushes it beyond its own limits. Here, everything seems suspended between momentum and falling. And for a fraction of a second, the body is no longer dancing: t is flying!
📍 Location: Japanese garden, California fall
💭 Story: A close frame of a perfectly round plaster Japanese garden window cut into a thick tan wall, a row of thin vertical bare branches filling the opening like a fence and a soft blur of bright orange-red Japanese maple leaves visible beyond. A delicate California Japanese garden-architecture frame.
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This striking mural transforms the side of an ordinary house into something mythic — a colossal figure lies curled along the building’s length, eyes open, suspended somewhere between sleep and awareness. Above, smaller figures perch like storytellers or observers, adding layers of narrative to the scene.
Shot in black and white to emphasise texture and scale, the image leans into contrast — dark sky, wet pavement, and the intricate linework of the artwork itself. The urban setting feels quiet, almost reverent, as if the city is tiptoeing past a sleeping giant.
A house becomes a canvas. A wall becomes a story.
Cardinals are regular visitors to our bird feeders. This female held a pose just long enough to let me get a shot.
Chasing the Light: A Session with Susanna
Some gazes simply stop you in your tracks. That’s exactly what happened when I first came across Susanna’s profile. Beyond the striking green of her eyes, it was their scale and depth that captivated me. I knew instantly that there was something extraordinary to be captured in her expression.
This session from November 2024 stands out as a highlight. While we were working under studio lights, the overcast sky suddenly broke. Spotting a brief clearing in the clouds, we rushed to a room where I knew the sun could reach.
This series was born from that fleeting, spontaneous moment. I played with the raw sunlight and sharp shadows to sculpt Susanna’s features. The result perfectly mirrors our time together: an authentic connection and that unique gaze that seems to pierce right through the lens.
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Winter 2016 ~ Boca Raton, Florida
[faint high grackle-flock upper right]
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Gi strikes a bold pose under moody, low-key lighting, her silhouette illuminated by a crimson glow that evokes strength and sensuality. The interplay of shadow and red light creates an atmosphere of mystery and allure.
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Late afternoon watery sunshine on this emerging crop of winter beans, with a battered Ash tree standing guard.
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A panoramic view into Upper Teesdale from Stable Edge above Newbiggin with patches of sunshine and shadows rapidly moving over the landscape. This view takes in Holwick (left) round to Ettersgill (right). Cronkley Fell and Scar in sunshine in the middle distance. Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell in shadow on the horizon.
On lui a peut-être expliqué comment se tenir, comment sourire, comment être jolie devant un objectif. Elle a probablement oublié. Il reste les lunettes, les paillettes, une main dans les cheveux et ce regard qui semble demander : et maintenant ?Il y a quelque chose de profondément libérateur à ne pas correspondre exactement à ce qu'on avait prévu pour soi. Elle n'est pas là pour jouer le personnage. Elle est là pour voir ce qu'il se passe quand on arrête de suivre les instructions.
EN Perhaps someone once explained how to stand, how to smile, how to look beautiful in front of a camera. She probably forgot. There are the glasses, the shimmer, one hand in her hair, and that look that seems to ask: now what? There is something deeply liberating about not becoming exactly what was expected of you. She isn't here to play the part. She's here to see what happens when you stop following the instructions.
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Strong December sunshine breaks through a gap in the cloud cover and lights up this scene in Lower Teesdale
Fallen muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia), spotlit by a sunbeam on a muddy path.
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
DeKalb County (Medlock Park), Georgia, USA.
1 August 2024.
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The County Bridge and part of Barnard Castle ruins spotlit in a brief patch of sunshine, under a menacing dark sky.
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The little village of Elgol is one of the most photographed parts of the Isle of Skye. Elgol is an increasingly popular destination for climbers and hill walkers of all levels due to its unparalleled access to the famous Cuillin Hills and the various smaller hills dotted around wherever you look. Elgol is a crofting and fishing village in the Strath area of the Island. The small, sparsely populated village is scattered along the final mile of the road from Broadford.
Though you may never have heard of the little fishing and crofting village of Elgol in the Scottish Highlands, there is a good chance that you have seen photos of Elgol's famous mountain and seascape scenery in postcards, Scottish books and even film scenes and television programmes. From the larger Skye village of Broadford many visitors have turned down the enchanting Elgol road completely unaware of the magnificent scenes that await them around almost every corner. The 15 mile journey over twisty single-track roads will take you past High Pastures Cave, one of the most significant archaeological finds in the area, then sweep you around the corner to the ancient, historical site of Kilchrist church
Every mile you drive on your journey from Broadford to Elgol will fool you into thinking that the scenery simply cannot be bettered. However, you will be proved wrong when you arrive in Elgol and reach the shore and the little fishing harbour. There is simply nothing on earth to compare to the site of the Cuillin Hills beyond the Elgol shore - a breathtaking view whether it is sunny or stormy.
There are various opinions as to the meaning of the name, 'Elgol' (or Ealaghol in the native Gaelic, some suggesting 'The Noble Dale' and others 'The Weeping Swan' (folklore details the story of a Viking captain who perished when his longboat named 'The Swan' came to attack the people of Elgol).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 121.0 s; ISO: 100
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Elle sort la lame. Pas vite. Pas lentement non plus. Juste comme quelqu’un qui a cessé d’hésiter. C’est peut-être ça, le plus inquiétant. Il n’y a pas de colère dans son geste. La colère passe, elle brûle, elle finit par fatiguer. Là, c’est autre chose., quelque chose de plus froid, une décision qui a eu le temps de mûrir dans le silence...
EN She draws the blade.
Not quickly. Not slowly either.
Just like someone who has stopped hesitating.
Perhaps that is the unsettling part. There is no anger in the gesture. Anger passes, it burns, it eventually wears itself out. This is something else. something colder, a decision that has had time to grow in silence...