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I have enjoyed photography and designing since I can remember, but only got seriously into photography in Dec 06 when I got my first Digital SLR.
Flickr is a wonderful community and I am amazed at the range and quality of some of the images here. There are some astounding captures which I look at in awe and which inspire me to improve my own photography. I am only a newcomer to this wonderful world and I have plenty to learn.
I am personally fascinated by the different cultures and religions of this world and their history. The distinctive traditions and beliefs buried deep within the philosophies and ideologies of a religion are very interesting to learn, from the sophistication of the Mayan civilisation to the teachings of Guru Nanak within Sikhism.
I am currently going through tons of photos and a backlog of new ones that I have taken and will be uploading them onto flickr slowly but surely. Its a wonder I am not wearing glasses yet with the amount of time I spend on my laptop.
I receive a lot of emails about my HDR images.. so here is a tutorial. If you wish to purchase the software I use to create these HDRs (Photomatix), be sure to use the coupon code 'sandmania' to get a 15% discount.
You can also use this coupon code for the Noiseware and Fluid Mask plugins I have mentioned in my newest tutorial here.
'Knowledge is limited....imagination encircles the world'
My most interesting images .
Sandmania's favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,157)
Contacts (1,382)
Groups (50)
- Getty Images Call for Artists 464,895 photos, 84,639 members
- Church Interiors Shot In HDR 2,062 photos, 340 members
- fotoflot 0 photos, 1 member
- Photoshop Me: Techniques for a Second Life 15,209 photos, 2,210 members
- New & Learning 136,451 photos, 8,296 members
- 1-2-3 HDR (Post 1 - Comment 2 - View 3) 59,663 photos, 5,628 members
- Experimental Photography Techniques 2,260 photos, 364 members
- Canon DSLR Learning Center 12,827 photos, 1,266 members
- Canon EOS 400D (aka. Rebel XTi / KISS Digital X) 469,735 photos, 18,362 members
- How To HDR 30,377 photos, 2,626 members
- Adobe Photoshop CS (all CS versions) 186,809 photos, 13,030 members
- * Inspiration Repertory * 608 photos, 285 members
- New York City 502,956 photos, 31,206 members
- Sandmaniacs 0 photos, 1 member
- I bleed Ferrari red 48,403 photos, 3,627 members
- 1 Million 5,608 photos, 11,866 members
- Eden Project 6,668 photos, 804 members
- Cornwall 68,135 photos, 3,890 members
- Textures for Layers 15,218 photos, 16,218 members
- NinianLif's texture addicts 26,298 photos, 3,737 members
- Super A+++ Award Queue Group 69 photos, 3,229 members
- Stuck Textures 121 photos, 18 members
- Vision Quality 100 (P1/F2/C2) 39,116 photos, 2,641 members
- photophlow 86 photos, 742 members
- Strobist.com 540,546 photos, 106,233 members
- Pimp my Pixels 8,073 photos, 3,059 members
- Studio Portraits (Critiques) 33,500 photos, 5,062 members
- Impressions & Expressions 59,083 photos, 2,741 members
- Black and White Dreams 32,672 photos, 6,604 members
- The Best Photographers On Flickr! 1,998 photos, 94 members
- Pritzker Prize First Choice 3,534 photos, 1,265 members
- DFW Metro 43,887 photos, 1,900 members
- Portrait of the world - Ritratti dal mondo 61,647 photos, 6,532 members
- Man Ray Gallery 1 photo, 3,374 members
- the biggest buildings in HDR 379 photos, 85 members
- 5 Flickr Favs (pool & contest invitation required) 10,545 photos, 2,179 members
- BPP - !!! PORTFOLIO OF THE WEEK - !!! 2,625 photos, 293 members
- *PHOTOS EXPLORE GROUP* - ( comment photo and pool!!! ) 16,386 photos, 5,560 members
- The Wonderful, Wacky One Pic Group 422 photos, 327 members
- Inspiring Photos(invited photos) 72 photos, 51 members
- Top 20 Brown 24 photos, 920 members
- Top 20 Greenish 3 photos, 2,031 members
- Platinum Portraits 4,191 photos, 1,620 members
- The Best Vivid 655 photos, 766 members
- Photographers World 87,990 photos, 3,878 members
- Metaphorism 2,306 photos, 175 members
- Passionately Pink for the Cure 67,343 photos, 13,499 members
- Inspirational Portraiture 3,033 photos, 472 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (p1/a5) -- NO people 440,195 photos, 44,073 members
- Absolutely exciting 8,830 photos, 1,854 members
Testimonials (14)
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AndreaKamal.com says:
"I feel so honored and happy to write these lines for Sandmania, which is:
- a very lovely friend and
- such a blessed photographer !!!
I know Sonu now for quite a while and I am so glad having met him here in that big Flickr world.
His creations are made with such a passion and accuracy ... each and every work of him is a masterpiece of art!
When I see you works they totally grab my attention and this is what makes your work so special and unique!
Thank you for your friendship ... can't await to see your next creation!
Yours Andrea
Hamburg, February 19, 2009"19th February, 2009
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Jörg Dickmann says:
"Such a nice guy with a huge talent for photographic art. I like how he displays the world in his personal view by means of both having a good eye for sceneries and state-of-the-art digital postprocessing. I'm really grateful to meet fellows like Sonu at Flickr. Keep it up mate!"
24th July, 2008
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Sean Shimmel... wink back at the Reaper says:
"From expression-filled chained monkeys to babies sleeping in angelic peace, Sandmania's eye roves through daily life and redeems the ordinary and makes it beautiful and compelling.
Come visit and enjoy his winsome heart and lush visuals."8th February, 2008
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vedd says:
"I am a fan of his works, inspiring and a real pleasure to visit his stream every time I logged into Flickr. And I am very glad to have come across Sandmania's stream!"
14th January, 2008
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mikem1115 says:
"Come my friends gather around this visual feast for your eyes! SandMania is a true artist/photographer. He is a true inspiration to me and my work. His HDR is out of this world amazing, all very unique and beautiful! If anyone is looking for some inspiration look no further SandMania is your man!"
6th January, 2008
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Nick Haigh says:
"Been a fan of his work for a long time now and about time I wrote him a little something! this guys work will never fail to impress, amaze, stun & inspire...he really does have talent & an eye for photography!
if you haven't checked out his stream yet...do so, you won't be sorry ; 0 )
keep up the fantastic work mate""31st October, 2007
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uwi says:
"Here you can see a true master, his shots are unique and his HDR treatment is awesome. I am very glad that I have met you here at flickr, every new shot is eagerly awaited. Go on with your great work, my friend!"
10th October, 2007
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classic perfection says:
"Whether it is portrait, landscape, animal or arcitecture Sandmania captures it with passion, creativty and expertise. Seriously, you have to go and check out some of the compositions he pulls of to perfection!
I swear this guy was born with a camera in his hand :o)
Your stream is awesome my friend. I can't thank you enough for all the comments, invites, awards and encouragement that you have given a beginner like me since I first came onto Flickr.
Sarah"12th September, 2007
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u n c o m m o n says:
"Talented, unique and a view of an artist... I am glad to share contacts whit this guy..."
6th September, 2007
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Kris Kros says:
"A very kind great artist on flickr. That sums up my impression of Sandmania."
5th September, 2007
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Bee-lee says:
"i’m really glad that I met Sandmania at FLICKR. with his pictures he creates impressive and unique surreal worlds with incredible colour and detail. the viewer feels like sinking into these worlds - a wonderful feeling! i appreciate the chance to see his artful works so often."
11th August, 2007
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Different Wave Photography says:
""I haven't met this wonderful person and a very talented photographer but I can say for sure that his pictures are of superior quality.
Great work has been performed on each of his masterpieces and it is a delight to my eyes to view his pictures.
I encourage all to visit his photostream and view his extermely talented work.
Thanks Sandmania for sharing your wonderful work""6th August, 2007
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DanielKHC says:
"Sandmania has been my contact almost since I joined flickr, and has consistently produced quality work, specially HDRs that really bears his unique post-processing style. His photostream is very eclectic and it's always a pleasure to discover his new photos. Keep up the good work my friend!"
12th July, 2007
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cest.sio says:
"Sandmania's landscape picture looks so unique to me!"
9th June, 2007