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Explorer, Scientist, Writer, Photographer
Working in Asia since mid 2004, and traveling a lot. PHD in Geology. Published author of short stories, historical novels, adventure books, poetry, (popular) science and geoscience.
Since 2009 assoc prof petroleum geology in Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak.
'Matahari' is the poetic Malay word for 'sun' or, more precisely, 'the eye of the sun god,' hence appropriate for light and photography as such. It also stands for the enlightening role photography could play in our global society. My special interest concerns the sky, but I do cherish rock shots, macros, anything in nature and female beauty.
And the icon? It stands for classic values I feel a longing for - noblesse, chivalry, strength, and a lucid sense of loneliness.
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- * Colleen's * Trip on This - ANYTHING GOES 8 photos, 17 members
- **Camera and You 2,846 photos, 1,642 members
- 100 + Viewed Best of Geology (Add 1, Award 1) 9,789 photos, 1,313 members
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- *** Earth Marvels! ~ 50++ FAVES *** ~ FAVE 1 comment 2! 1,061 photos, 855 members
- SOLO ANIMALES // ONLY ANIMALS (POST 1,COMMENT 1) 90,464 photos, 8,173 members
- FLOWERS_INSECTS_AND_BUTTERFLIES // FLORES_INSECTOS_Y_MARIPOSAS 85,173 photos, 8,333 members
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- World Class Portrait Award Group 1,010 photos, 576 members
- ESSENCE / ESENCIA 2,094 photos, 535 members
- THE BEST PICTURES OF REFLECTIONS //LAS MEJORES FOTOS DE REFLEJO 53,884 photos, 10,786 members
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- Best Photo of 2007 488 photos, 949 members
- Life is beautiful! 83,834 photos, 3,605 members
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- Window seat please 81,973 photos, 12,812 members
- I shoot RAW 4,481 photos, 338 members
- Great Photography, in Marc's opinion 216 photos, 1,114 members
- PHOTODIGITALDREAM 9,841 photos, 781 members
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- ALL COLOURS OF THE SKY 845 photos, 203 members
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- Flickr's Legend - Invite ONLY! *~Quality Only! *~NO Video! 4,040 photos, 2,283 members
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- Sarawak flickr 8,632 photos, 722 members
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- People Who Mattered - Old Friends & Family 395 photos, 109 members
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Testimonials (3)
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camilos says:
"franz knows something about everything, he is a good father and has traveled almost evrywhere. He likes to take pictures of everything that appeals to him but what he likes best are sunscapes and geological formations (at least, i think he does)."
31st August, 2006
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**Anna says:
"Franz's photostream is filled with truly amazing images. Many times I have been left speechless by the beauty he captures, whether it be his macro shots or his landscapes. His real talent for leaving you speechless lies in his captivating sunset images...once seen, never forgotten.
Thank you Franz for sharing with us the beauty of your world."30th January, 2006
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Franz is a very well educated & well travel artist!!
He have been gifted with the imaging arts.
I see that he enjoy nature like myself!!
The best part is "Back To The Jungle"!!
Thanks my friend for sharing....."18th October, 2005
- Joined:
- March 2005
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Explorer (Geology) and Writer
- Website:
- Franz L Kessler