I was born in El Paso, Texas and grew up near Southeast DC. My ancestors include a cartographer, a decorator, a master carpenter, and more than a few vikings.
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Photos of Ansel Olson (54)
Ansel Olson's favorite photos from other Flickr members (45,926)
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Groups (50)
- MORE WITH LESS 1,523 photos, 402 members
- Alcohol as still life 33,273 photos, 5,526 members
- Rolleiflex and Rolleicord 21,332 photos, 3,899 members
- Ladder to the Stars 20,121 photos, 2,175 members
- I LOVE FILM! 42,001 photos, 811 members
- Mamiya TLR 28,488 photos, 2,314 members
- Twin Lens Reflex 164,196 photos, 13,096 members
- Arch Daily 110,227 photos, 6,328 members
- Olympus Stylus Epic 15,337 photos, 1,277 members
- Rollei 13,114 photos, 509 members
- Fraction Magazine 30,591 photos, 2,637 members
- Ilovethatphoto.net Photography Magazine 80,428 photos, 2,835 members
- Kissing Eyes Magazine 11,412 photos, 729 members
- 6X6 dogs 162 photos, 19 members
- RVA.FILM 65 photos, 16 members
- i.e.* 253 photos, 7 members
- fasterFasterFASTER 684 photos, 161 members
- Mamiya TLR color only 1,000 photos, 93 members
- Film is not Dead!! 1,353,604 photos, 33,140 members
- FeelScape 8,569 photos, 563 members
- CHAIR 13,755 photos, 3,018 members
- MFB (medium format beer) 292 photos, 48 members
- InLight Richmond Virginia 191 photos, 10 members
- We have a plan 3,917 photos, 721 members
- Amerikana 15,606 photos, 336 members
- Pentax K-1000 users and lovers (k1000) 60,681 photos, 3,949 members
- Canon FT/FTb 13,690 photos, 1,010 members
- Camera Porn Friday 4,404 photos, 1,355 members
- Centritis 3,907 photos, 646 members
- ILFORD DELTA 3200 Professional Black and White Film 10,690 photos, 2,191 members
- Holga 248,620 photos, 19,391 members
- The "6X6 On 6X6" Project (film only please) 123 photos, 136 members
- Team ShipAway 1,240 photos, 16 members
- American South in Black & White 10,665 photos, 360 members
- sechs mal sechs 27,193 photos, 629 members
- Portra 108,726 photos, 7,419 members
- 6x6. 201,528 photos, 6,037 members
- 6x6 magic 295,512 photos, 9,046 members
- Mamiya Love (FILM ONLY) 83,980 photos, 5,859 members
- Mamiya C330 18,333 photos, 1,725 members
- Grain is Good 244,720 photos, 12,298 members
- Zeiss 139,142 photos, 4,713 members
- Distagon 18mm ZF, ZF.2, ZK, ZE 973 photos, 156 members
- Cambo Large Format 833 photos, 179 members
- Hopperscapes : Emptiness Crowded With Solitude 318 photos, 155 members
- Booooooom.com! 243,114 photos, 15,975 members
- PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED 899 photos, 192 members
- I Love Your Photo. To Death. 175 photos, 54 members
- bokeh.* (FILM ONLY!) 33,625 photos, 1,451 members
- Aut - Aut 69,794 photos, 1,688 members
Testimonials (9)
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.Rod says:
"One of my first contact on flickr and always one of the first stream that I precipitate to visit. Ansel's photography are beautifully capturated and precise. A distinct eye, a share of imagination, a smart vision and to form the whole a great altruism ... you are incredible my friend, never stop Man !"
12th September, 2009
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visualisarium says:
"ansel is an exceptionally gifted traveller between design and photography. his stream is an inspiring journey for every visual person."
17th May, 2009
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crack jackson jr says:
"so much to learn from, to be inspired by, and await whatever's next to come. like all the best photographers, he's changed the way i look at the world, and that's the highest compliment i can give.."
21st December, 2008
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shiphome says:
"Ansel's photography exists on the fine edge between light and darkness. It is color and clarity.. softness and subtlety. It is the real deal. The world is transformed through his eyes, and those fortunate enough to see that world he creates will understand beauty on an entirely different level.
Trust me.. you want to be one of those fortunate ones. So explore his photography, and be amazed.
His images are epics, and he is larger than life. And top of all of that, he is one cool dude."26th September, 2008
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le vent le cri says:
"Holy cow! I didn't wrote you a testimonial! I'm disappointed with myself. ;-)
Anyway, Ansel's work is perfect. More than perfect and I'm not overacting. He really is something. His work is so inspiring and professional. Thank you for sharing beautiful parts of life with us! :-)
Be here and shine forever."15th September, 2008
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• CHRISTIAN • says:
"Ansel's pictures always display an enjoyable blend of poetry, aesthetic, consistancy and personal vision. He has also unquestionably become a master at the art bokeh photography. Refreshing and inspiring. Bravo!"
16th August, 2008
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debora smail says:
"master of organic, euphoric imagery - ansel olson captures what us mere mortals can only dream of."
13th May, 2008
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jasfitz says:
"Ansel's design sensibilities flow through his work in a gorgeous, subtle way. I admire his photography so thoroughly as it is what I strive to achieve: finding beauty in the ordinary and injecting photographs with rich narratives and playful contemplation. I sincerely find myself wanting to bask in everything he uploads. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to see these little windows onto Ansel's world. His work is so genuine, yet refined and carefully, sensitively approached. He brings the mundane to life and he inspires and challenges me daily to look closer and find magic in the spaces in-between."
19th December, 2007
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Brandon Page says:
"If I were ever to be cloned, or at the very least had a cosmic creative twin, it might very well by Ansel Olson. I find myself relating to his very of the world on a daily basis. I am happy that Flickr brought our Pentax cameras in allignment."
19th December, 2007
- Name:
- Ansel Olson
- Joined:
- February 2006
- Hometown:
- DC Metro area
- Currently:
- Richmond, VA, USA
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Photographer / Designer
- Website:
- Ansel Olson Design























