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Pro-Zak's photostream
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What started as a side-project, photographing my urban exploration trips has taken on a life of its own. I think I've hit a middle ground, where I've become a picture-taking tourist in my own city, although not of everyday touristy things. Not quite street-photography, I describe my pictures as being city-detail oriented. The term 'urban fragment' more than often suits my pictures just fine.
My other goal is to visit places in NYC's 5 boroughs where people rarely venture, and bring back pictures seldom seen by anyone except the locals. If a non-native New Yorker looks at one of my shots and says "That's in NYC!?!", I've succeeded at this task. If a local person can do the same and say "Where the heck is that!?!", I also get a warm fuzzy feeling.
This picture-taking thing is just a hobby; I have a 50-hour workweek, and most often barely have the time to change the battery in my camera before running out the door and sqeezing in another photoshoot.
I'm currently using a Nikon D300, although some older pictures (and occasional hard-to-get new ones) are from my old Nikon D70s or p&s Nikon 4300.
Photos of Pro-Zak (20)
Pro-Zak's favorite photos from other Flickr members (89)
Contacts (205)
Groups (50)
- Your Best Shot 2011 14,014 photos, 16,478 members
- Leica X1 Bryant Park Grand Photo Safari 413 photos, 46 members
- 2011 Focus on Architecture Competition 132 photos, 81 members
- GWNYC mods 2 photos, 7 members
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitors 10,273 photos, 839 members
- NYBG Group 9,740 photos, 463 members
- B&H Photo 40,252 photos, 5,417 members
- Seaside Decay 3,114 photos, 409 members
- NYC Exploring / LTV Group 57 photos, 15 members
- A view looking UP! 16,270 photos, 805 members
- Weiss/Manfredi 78 photos, 10 members
- 2010 Focus on Architecture Competition 295 photos, 80 members
- 2010 OHNY Weekend 333 photos, 14 members
- Urban Omnibus 67 photos, 58 members
- CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS 522,149 photos, 43,135 members
- **THE FORGOTTEN URBEX CHAIR** 1,307 photos, 117 members
- Mordus de photos Couleurs Sélectives 15,524 photos, 2,399 members
- Light Painting Competitions and Themes 442 photos, 729 members
- Bokeh Light (outfocus light) 13,976 photos, 1,844 members
- Wire Wool 1,966 photos, 319 members
- Rochester Challenge 100 photos, 58 members
- Highland Park, Rochester, NY 2,116 photos, 83 members
- Favorites: 500 51 photos, 74 members
- Redheads! 8,055 photos, 5,033 members
- Rochester Architecture 1,330 photos, 131 members
- Fruits and Vegetables (fresh and uncooked) 38,780 photos, 7,023 members
- "Urban Wandering" 18,659 photos, 1,095 members
- FishEye 104,068 photos, 11,204 members
- Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye 10,769 photos, 1,075 members
- Favorites: 150 629 photos, 761 members
- Favorites: 175 209 photos, 450 members
- Favorites: 100 3,119 photos, 2,139 members
- Favorites: 90 762 photos, 1,096 members
- NYC Bellydance 493 photos, 23 members
- Lensbaby 59,876 photos, 8,026 members
- Lensbaby Central Park and Metropolitan Museum Adventure 110 photos, 22 members
- 28 Days Later 37,092 photos, 1,719 members
- Beauty of Decay / Schönheit des Verfalls 31,161 photos, 1,017 members
- URBEX JUNKIES 22,098 photos, 522 members
- 2009 OHNY Focus on Architecture competition 167 photos, 87 members
- NYC HDR 2,300 photos, 117 members
- The Flickr Consulate 1,629 photos, 170 members
- "LAPP" Light Art Performance Photography 5,003 photos, 463 members
- Ellis Island 493 photos, 88 members
- Favorites: 300 751 photos, 278 members
- PhotoJojo.com — [The Best Photo Projects, DIY, and Gear] 35,436 photos, 8,460 members
- The Consolidated City: New York City 1,060 photos, 94 members
- Favorites: 80 1,251 photos, 1,321 members
- Favorites: 250 589 photos, 403 members
- Views: 10000 3,403 photos, 2,841 members
Testimonials (5)
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dbjules says:
"The outstanding quality of Pro-Zak's photography constantly amazes and astounds. The incredible variety of his work alone is enough to keep viewers hungering for more; add to that the talent-rich processing, his eye for a shot and his ability to share his artistic vision and you have nothing less than photographic genius.
'Zak's passion for this art encompasses everyone with whom he interacts. His deep-seated passion for sharing technique, photo-worthy subjects, and to encourage growth among his cohorts makes him a highly sought-after photographic companion. Constantly seeking to push this art into new realms, he thirsts for new and unique challenges. Keep it coming, Pro-Zak!"11th November, 2009
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James Hanlon says:
"In my opinion, the name Timothy (just call me Pro-Zac) Vogel will soon, if not already, be associated with the names of other legends of urban photography. His work is art presented in a compelling and seducing manner that documents the contemporary urban scene with creative grittiness and unrelenting talent that I am sure will inspire many future generations of urban photographers.
Tim's photo-stream will take the viewer into places that go unseen by most New Yorkers! - luckily for all of us, the urban jungle is no match for the determination and drive that this fearless photographer abundantly possesses - that is why you will find his view of life around him as being kinetic, dynamic, poetic, dramatic and, at all times, truly inspiring!!!"27th July, 2008
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Soupflower says:
"Pro-Zak, the king of Queens. No location where he hasn't been in the NYC area. He really has the ability of finding the most out of the way and secluded locations and captures them with so much enthusiasm that you can simply feel it by looking at his pictures. Can't wait to go back to NYC to go on another Urbex trip. Cheers, Soup."
30th October, 2007
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Loon Man says:
"Pro-Zak is almost an activist when it comes to photography, in the sense that he actively searches out new neighborhoods on a regular basis, usually having an idea of what he'll find, but always finding something new. It could be gritty, it could be architectural - - but it's usually great urban photography.
He does not have a cat, and so, no cat shots. I have yet to see a bee in a flower in his stream, either. Nor babies. Those last three are pretty high up on my list of qualifications for a Flickr contact."2nd August, 2007
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Sven Bosman says:
"As a great industrial / urban / port lover its no surprise that i check Pro-Zak's stream every day!
Simply great shots with an eye for details....
The NYC industrial region is very simular with old western Europe cities where i like to shoot.
Keep up the good work!"19th July, 2006
- Name:
- Timothy Vogel
- Joined:
- September 2005
- Hometown:
- Rochester, NY
- Currently:
- Queens, NY
- I am:
- Male