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There’s a particular weight that settles on boys the moment they begin to outgrow the world’s expectations of them. It’s the quiet confusion of wanting to be strong while still learning what strength even means. In his eyes you can see the tug-of-war of adolescence, trying to understand himself while the world keeps trying to define him first.
He isn’t lost, just in the middle of becoming. And in this small, unguarded moment, you glimpse the honesty of a boy learning how to carry both his uncertainty and his courage, hoping that someday he’ll find where he fits, or perhaps build a new place entirely.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Creative Light Photography
Had some fun with a model friend trying to recreate some Audrey Hepburn portraits the other day. This one is my favorite from the day!
Ein Kontrabass auf der BĂ¼hne, getaucht in das dramatische Licht roter und blauer Scheinwerfer. Eine elektrisierende Atmosphäre vor dem Auftritt.
Rare storm clouds cast shadows across the massive dunes of the Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
A low-angle dramatic shot exploring the powerful contours, textures, and heroic presence of classical sculpture under sharp directional lighting
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Powerful figure in dramatic outfit against rich rose background exuding confidence and allure in evening setting
A strong and striking individual poses gracefully in a sleek black outfit featuring a high slit. The vibrant red roses surround her, enhancing the evening atmosphere.
"Queen of the Roses"
Beneath the hush of an indigo sky,
she stands—
a silhouette carved in midnight silk,
the high slit of her gown
a whisper of movement,
a promise of power.
Around her, roses burn in crimson bloom,
petals like velvet embers
against the cool breath of evening.
Their perfume mingles with the air,
a quiet crown of nature’s making.
Dramatic light spills across her form,
catching the curve of her shoulder,
the poised tilt of her chin—
a portrait of confidence
painted in shadow and flame.
Her gaze holds the night still,
commanding without a word,
each line of her body
a verse in the language of allure.
She is elegance in motion,
feminine energy sharpened to a blade,
a showstopper draped in black,
framed by roses that bow
to her presence.
In this garden of vivid contrasts—
red against black,
soft against strong—
she is both muse and monarch,
the evening’s most
captivating secret.
Sunset afterglow ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(five more photos of this night in the comments)
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[FYI: "Quietly Making Noise" is a Jimmy Buffett song]
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Broadleys Gate farm, near Newbiggin, Teesdale, lit by a brief break in the dark cloud cover.
Had the opportunity to photograph local Bay Area artist, Amiel " Summer Breeze " Maquilan, today. Unfortunately, the weather today was horrible in the Bay Area with lots of rain. So we kept the shoot indoors.
Summer Breeze is a down to earth musician and a pleasure to photograph. I also had a great time shooting with my brother in law, DreamWorldPhotoArt, today. Thanks to the both of you for a fun afternoon. Make sure to check out his music. This kid is very talented.
more to come
This striking low-key portrait captures a warm and natural smile emerging from dramatic studio lighting against a deep black background. The rich red halter-style outfit creates a bold contrast, drawing attention while adding elegance and confidence to the composition. Soft directional lighting sculpts the subject’s features, creating depth and highlighting subtle details in the eyes, expression, and flowing hair.
The minimalist setting allows emotion and personality to become the focal point of the image. The portrait balances glamour and authenticity, combining classic studio techniques with a modern, intimate feel. The use of shadow and selective light creates mood and visual impact while maintaining a soft, approachable atmosphere. A study in portrait lighting, confidence, and expressive beauty.
The Hearth and the Horizon: Everyday Life in 9th Century Scandinavia
This cinematic collection offers an intimate glimpse into the daily existence of Norse communities during the 9th century. Moving beyond the legends of warriors, these images explore the quiet strength and rich culture of a people deeply connected to their land and sea.
The series captures the intricate details of Viking life: from the skilled hands of an artisan carving ancient patterns into wood and the rhythmic labor of shearing wool, to the warmth of communal feasts shared under the soft glow of candlelight. We witness the innocence of childhood as children play with runes in the earth or learn the art of the bow in birch forests. The collection also highlights the vital relationship with the sea, showcasing bustling harbors filled with longships and fresh catches, alongside the serene beauty of gathering herbs by the fjords. Each frame is a tribute to the craftsmanship, resilience, and domestic harmony of the Viking Age.
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A sinister dark sky background emphasizes the bright yellow flowering oilseed rape crops as a storm moves up from the south. Taken looking west from near Hutton Magna, Teesdale.
Organization: Tim Engle
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer.
Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Creative Light Photography
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A common sight throughout much of Iceland during June/July is large fields of vibrant purple nootka, or Alaskan lupine. The flower looks at home in this landscape, but was actually introduced in 1945 to lowland areas in the southwest as a means to add nitrogen to the soil and also to function as an anchor for organic matter. Lupine has since flourished here, spreading to other regions like a wildfire, in almost effortless competition with the other species already in residence. Critics of this initiative view the flower as an invasive species that is threatening low-growing mosses and other native plants. Erosion is the gravest environmental problem Iceland faces today. Foliage loss, and ultimately soil erosion, occurs across the island, due largely to the extreme conditions of the environment, in particular the high winds. Some cite the free-ranging sheep as an added threat, with their constant grazing on already scant plant growth. Measures have been taken to encourage new growth that would create anchors for the remaining soil, but these approaches have been controversial.
We all have photos in our mind we want to take, way before we actually visit the place. Lupine fields were definitely one of those visions for me before going to Iceland. After arrival to Iceland I had a chance to photograph some fields with reasonably good light before this shot, however when we stopped at this scene, I knew it was a winner for me. It was bit adventurous as we had to cross an electric fence (functioning) to get to this field, for that we have been rewarded with amazing light, misty mood, beautiful colors in the sky and nearly no wind which allowed me to take 10s exposure without blurring lupine flowers.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 10.0 s; ISO: 100
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Une allumette ne dure jamais très longtemps. C’est peut-Ăªtre pour ça qu’on la regarde. Pendant quelques secondes, elle Ă©claire juste assez pour faire apparaĂ®tre un visage, une pensĂ©e, peut-Ăªtre mĂªme quelque chose qu’on aurait prĂ©fĂ©rĂ© laisser dans le noir. Elle la tient entre ses doigts avec cette tranquillitĂ© Ă©trange de ceux qui savent que certaines choses ne demandent pas beaucoup de lumière pour revenir. Puis la flamme s’éteindra comme toutes les petites choses que l’on croit pouvoir retenir. Mais il restera peut-Ăªtre cette seconde-lĂ , celle oĂ¹ elle regardait le feu comme si elle y cherchait une rĂ©ponse...
EN A match never lasts very long. Maybe that's why we watch it. For a few seconds, it gives just enough light to reveal a face, a thought, perhaps even something we would rather have left in the dark. She holds it between her fingers with that strange calm of someone who knows that some things don't need much light to come back. Then the flame will go out like all the little things we think we can hold on to. But perhaps this second will remain. The one where she looked into the flame as if she were searching for an answer...
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Strobist ~ One Light ~ Nikon SB900 ~ DIY Beauty Dish w sock ~ Triggered by Pocketwizards Plus II
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Rows of freshly cut silage under a sinister looking late afternoon sky.
This rose was given to us by friends who know their way around a rose garden. They grew it and cared for it, and all I had to do was light it and photograph it. Not bad.
Strobist info: The main light was from an SB600 in a softbox, camera right at 5 o'clock, and the fill light was a SB700 in a softbox at about 7 o'clock. Both in manual mode and triggered by the pop up flash on my D90 in Commander mode.
Other plants and flowers that I've photographed using strobes can be seen in my Strobe Lit Plant set. In the description, I list resources that I've used to learn how to light with off camera flash. www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157628079460544/...
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A fleeting patch of extraordinarily bright sunshine lights up the meadow in the foreground and produces this rainbow. Looking from Stable Edge towards Ettersgill which is becoming obscured as the next hefty squall approaches.
Had a great time last night shooting the next episode in my miniseries Summer Stories.
If you haven't seen the currently released episodes yet, click here to check them out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3E-RzNVSLmeerYbTbP-gIPAW...
Cape Breton Engagement Session
Lighting info:
Paul Buff B1600 with a Fotodiox Pro 5ft Octabox powered by Vegabond Mini battery and triggered with Pixel King Pro Triggers.
Sunset afterglow ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2015 ~ South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
(three more photos from this night in the comments)
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
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"Trees are the earth's endless effort to speak to the listening heaven."
- - Rabindranath Tagore
Only Autumn delivers sunsets like this.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Panoptic.
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