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Welcome to my stream!
I’m not sure what to write here but here are a few things anyway:
I started Flickr by accident: My photos were transferred from Yahoo Photo to Flickr. Those were the pictures I used for a travel blog.

I enjoyed photography since I was a kid. My first “investment” as a teenager (15) was spending my hard-earned money to buy a SLR (Pentax Me), and a couple of lenses as an upgrade from my Kodak Instamatic! My second investment was to buy a microcomputer (pre-PC era). If you see a pattern…!

I’ve also been on a photography ‘hiatus’ for about 10 years when I barely shot a photo until I got my first digital camera in 2000. Then, it is only in 2004 with a first decent ‘bridge’ camera that I really start to enjoy photo again.

I never learned photography. In the past two years, I moved from purely instinctive picture to more planned, envisioned images (you know, the “from taking snapshots” to “making photos” route.. :-) ). It does not mean my images are better now. It just means that they are less accidental.

There are two areas where I want to grow: mastering natural and artificial light and street photography.
I love spending time on Flickr. It’s a great source of inspiration.

Thank You for your visit!

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Pierre Éthier Pierre Ethier
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Testimonials (5)

frank.freytag says:

"very poetic, spreading so much positive energy !!!"

3rd February, 2010
camerafool says:

"His children photographs inspire me so much of how one should look at one's own children."

19th January, 2010
GLC Fotograffix (Just call me Geezr) says:

"Mr. Folrev and I live in the same county and sometimes walk the same streets and trails. Whereever he goes, when he sees the architecture of a structure, he sees art, I see a building. He sees the beauty in a busy street, I see a traffic jam. He takes wonderful photographs, I take some snap shots. I am so envious of his eye for photography.

Whether it's his "Fleur du jour," a crusty old building or a photo of his children, his love for the world and the art of photography shines through. I count it a great blessing to have discovered his photostream and pray that some of his talent might somehow rub off on me."

14th September, 2009
teresa~ says:

"I should have written this ages ago! Better late than never though:))

Pierre has been a contact of mine for a long time - I think since I started Flickr! He always has an encouraging word to say and is a constant visitor to my stream. I really appreciate the kind comments he leaves on my photos - thank you for your wonderful support Pierre:)

Pierre's work is fantastic - his range is unbelievable! He takes beautiful portraits of his gorgeous daughters & photographs flowers brilliantly. He also has the incredible eye to photograph architecture in a way that is so pleasing to the eye.

Pierre, you are a wonderful talent and a great friend:) Keep up the excellent work!"

27th March, 2009
pksingh_family says:

""p.folrev has a unique vision and a real talent in family photography and is obviously willing to work very hard to make his vision come to life. He has a terrific sense of humor combined with a great visual sense."
He has an incredible eye and is truly gifted! His photographs stream full of family snapshots and photos make you feel like you are standing right there. I look forward to his photos . Thanks so much for sharing your world."""

3rd July, 2008