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"the miracle of things lies not in showing the extraordinary but in showing ordinary things in which the extraordinary is hidden." nirmal verma

"when you use a camera, not as a machine but as an extension of your heart you become one with the subject". anonymous

“we travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” anais nin

i like to capture things as they are. i like natural light. i like to see what is.

still not there where i want to be. but trying each day for more and more liberation.
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freelance photographer I art director I designer I wanderer I dreamer I yogalover living in shanghai/ berlin and ja still trying to figure that out.

where i want to go: many places. meet wonderful people.
unfold my photography, art and soul.

feel free to contact me, if you want to use any of my images.
email me: chrisspira@yahoo.com

all images have a copyright.

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have a nice day!

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Testimonials (7)

Zeynep. says:

"Almost everyday, I visit Chris' page with a cup of coffee. . . all these images are good for the soul and make me feel refreshed. Color tones, face expressions and the story inside each photo take me to the east and I travel everyday to the other part of the world with Chris. No words can tell how much I enjoy these short trips and how lovely to be there at the time each photo is taken. This is ' how ' Chris' photography makes me feel. Thank you Chris, for taking me out of my world and for welcoming me at the door of your world...."

16th October, 2007
༺lifemage༻ says:

"Her work deeply inspires me, not just as a photographer but also as a person. It seems she can reduce what is captured by her camera, down to it's bare essentials. This simplistic style is not only VERY visually appealing but it also allows the viewer to spark his or her own imagination and create the story that goes along with the image.

Chris is an amazing photographer and an amazing person,
I'm one of her biggest fans!

Thank you Chris, for sharing the beauty of your world with us!!!"

29th July, 2007
ha-noded says:

"Chris is a remarkable person; her photostream is like a journey through time and space, where wonderful portraits and remarkable street scenery vie for a place among the best. Not only does she know how to use her camera, she knows how to surprise her Flickr friends as well!"

24th June, 2007
Acrophobic says:

"One of my favorite photographer. I think all of her pictures have a story behind it. perspective and colours of her are awesome. Hope to see more pictures."

10th May, 2007
pyupyugold says:

"My favorite photographer on flickr, no contest! Her pictures are filled with love and an eye for details."

25th April, 2007
Allyn (allynedmonds.com) says:

"I'm always fascinated by the images that Chris produces. She has a style all her own and it is a joy to log onto Flickr and see that she has posted another image, in fact, I log on with anticipation that there will be a new photo from her. Her images always seem to tell a story, stories that grab your attention and won't let you go.

What a kind spirit she is and a definite asset to Flickrland!"

6th March, 2007
Stephen van der Mark says:

"Chris has a warm style of photography and she often uses unexpected angles and subjects. This differentiates her photography, giving it much more impact than you would expect at first sight. Her photography often also reveals a story; photos become a window to a different world....... Chris is definately one of the remarkable photographers on flickr."

12th December, 2006