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  ✪ David Olkarny Photography says:

  "You're very inspiring... I like the way you see life and the way you take your picture. Just gorgeous
  Keep the great work!"

  24th February, 2010

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  danielklaas says:

  "I have admired Els' work for sometime now. Her art is an expression of who she is, witty, interesting, honest, and not to mention a beautiful person (inside and out).
  
  I also admire her for not just posting some wonderful shots, but also for her ability to make me smile constantly with her notes and comments underneath her work.
  
  If you have just come across her stream, please look back through her entire portfolio. You will learn what taking a self portrait is all about.
  
  Thank you Els for your art and your friendship."

  29th January, 2010

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  Mademoiselle Julia says:

  "Els has a talent not everyone possesses. Aside from being ridiculously funny, she has a fantastic way of using light and props in her photos that i absolutely love! All her photos are one of a kind and incredible! Truthfully speaking, she's the one who inspired me to start my own 365 project and i don't know how i would have felt about photography if it wasn't for her photo stream :)"

  25th January, 2010

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  Patrick Drew says:

  "I check Els' photostream every day because each of her photos is interesting and new and Beautiful (with a capital B). Whatever she chooses to "use" in her photos, whether its bowler hats, a wig, paint on her face, or nothing at all, she uses it well. (For instance, I can't imagine how this photo could have been done better www.flickr.com/ph... Her use of the paint, the headscarf, her eyes, her hair, and her face in general is perfect, and i would not want to change a thing) The tones in Els' most recent outside photos blow me away because of how natural the sunsets look, and how warm the photos feel even though it's winter and there's snow on the ground. Also, the 2nd and 3rd ones in the comments on www.flickr.com/ph... are stunning because of her use of the paint under her eyes. So creative! Somehow Els always takes portraits to the next level.
  On a side note, her captions are perfect. I look at a lot of photostreams, and I've found that Els has the best captions by miles. Her stories and little bits in there are always interesting and usually make me chuckle.
  Anyways. Keep up the good work Els. I'll keep checking your photostream, and whoever reads this should also surf on over there every day. You won't be disappointed."

  27th December, 2009

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  Dorien Coremans says:

  "I could write this in dutch, but i want everyone to understand, here i go:
  great great great photostream. Can't stop looking at it, you inspire me so much ! You are the queen of natural light, it's amazing how you do it!
  Keep up the good work, never stop with it.
  
  x"

  27th December, 2009

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  Maciek Lesniak says:

  "Great photographer, both her and her photos are beautiful. Great ideas, great light that what I like the most about elsvo's photography!"

  16th December, 2009

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  letty davis says:

  "i love looking at your photostream to see what new photos you have, because they are always so beautiful and powerful.
  seriously you are such a talented photographer! thank you for always inspiring me with your gorgoeus shots :)"

  13th December, 2009

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  mccannta says:

  "Els is a photographer that walks balanced between usually opposing aspects of photography: the technically-polished, mature world of a professional and the boundlessly creative and experimental world of an amateur. Her stream sacrifices nothing in terms of quality or precision for the energy and vitality the permeates all her images. Her images are not only beautiful, they are fun! They are varied and colorful and interesting and compelling; viewing her photostream is like reading a novel you can’t put down. I can’t wait to see new images of her every day!"

  13th December, 2009

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  [ZicoCarioca] says:

  "When I see your pictures you firstly petrify me. I confess I need many seconds to react. Then I understand how that shot was taken, then the lights and that lovely way you always find to produce every single shot. Then I see you again and I become a rock. Then I wake up and I wrote this kind of things. I deeply love your work and the way you think. Ah! I love this Medusa's effect you have on me."

  25th November, 2009

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  Cathdew says:

  "Els van Opstal maakt schitterende foto's. Laat mij elke keer sprakeloos!"

  25th October, 2009

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  Papafrezzo, © 2007-2012 by www.papafrezzo.com says:

  "I always admire people that start off on a "Project 365", but often it shows after some time that they go low on inspiration, and series of pictures are posted that essentially are just variations on the same theme. I admire Els in that she seems to be able to keep up the inspiration, although she has allowed herself to take a break now and then. I like her free spirit she is showing in her work.
  And last but not least, some of the locations Els is using are familiar to me as she lives close to my hometown, Antwerp."

  9th May, 2009

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  flightless bird says:

  "absolutely wonderful, amazing photography"

  22nd April, 2009

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  DHamp1 says:

  "Els is one of my favorite photographers. Her ability to produce moving, beautiful portraits constantly amazes me. Her witty descriptions are always great, too, and often times leave me with a smile on my face, if not laughing out loud. I hope to someday be half the photographer that she is."

  25th February, 2009

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  brookeshaden says:

  "Her use of light and texture creates artwork that is distinct and moving. Every image encompasses a different story, and every story is unique and captivating. Her photos are a dream to look at."

  15th January, 2009

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  b*wag says:

  "Els is an artist…
  
  Her images are well thought out and her processing techniques are incredible. Every picture is better than the one before and you can see her evolve as an artist throughout her Photostream. The feeling and tone she can capture in an image is masterful."

  26th November, 2008

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  neuroactivity says:

  "what an inspiration you are!
  you're portraits are fantastic, I love your use of light..
  I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of your work =)"

  25th October, 2008

Name:

Els Vanopstal

Joined:

February 2008

Hometown:

Antwerp

Currently:

Belgium

I am:

Female and Taken