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I enjoy life with all its peaks and dips. I open my eyes wide, smile fearless and love with conviction...
Photography, to me, is poetry; it is the silent scream that keeps me going...
Visit TheGallery by Cyrus Mafi!
A place... where the angels rest their wings!...
I see photography as a journey to embrace and feel the unique aspect of life moments presented to me in form of light, color, pattern and most importantly emotion... It is an opportunity to interpret the gift of time in my own unique conviction...
The various styles that you see in my stream is due to this philosophy!
The poems that follow the individul images are awoken thoughts that every capture brings me. At times, I feel that my work is incomplete without the poems.
Please respect the copyright privacy and let me know if you need a release form.
...I'm not a Photoshop Guru... So I need to challenge myself to do the job right in the first place to reduce my work flow time and post processing.
However I use a handful of unique filters and techniques to create the desired effect in advance!
I choose my contacts based on their unique Style. I'll thank you for any comments on my work. But never feel obligated as I prefer an honest view from my fellow photographer friends.
I enjoy this comunity and the contacts who everyday humble me to push my limits and knowledge.
THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!
As part of my passion for life and respect for humanity, I recently started a movement to help people in India and Nepal. Visit Impact A Life Project and join me impact a life of people less privileged... one life at a time.
MY GEAR:
DSLR
Canon 30D
Canon 5D
Canon Mark II N
SLR
Minolta 9xi
Hasselblad V500
MY FAVORITE LENSES
Canon 70-200 mm USM IS f2.8
Canon 50mm USM f1.4
MY FAVORITE FILTER
Singh Ray Vari ND
Singh Ray GoldNBlue Polarizer
Photos of CyrusMafi (2)
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Testimonials (12)
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Anne Strickland says:
"Cyrus has a poetic soul which translates emotion into his beautiful photography. He accompanies most of his work with original poetry which is brilliantly and thoughtfully written. His thoughtfully composed images capture the viewer and transports him or her into the scene, guided by his words.
A thoughtful flickr friend, Cyrus is generous and eloquent with his warm comments. I am proud to be counted among his contacts and friends. Many hugs, Anne"25th February, 2009
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THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:
"Aloha Cyrus,
Some people have a profound way of communicating their ideas
across to others. You have such a way. Your photos express what
you feel inside and you capture such great moments in life
that really give the viewer something to think and reflect upon.
You are a great man with a great heart and soul. It is evident by
your work that you care for who and what you photograph.
Your photography has a mission and purpose.
Much love and Aloha my dear friend,
Moanalani Ke`alohilani Roquette"22nd February, 2009
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Sylver... says:
"Just browsing through the photostream, it's obvious that Cyrus is a very talented photographer. His shots are always wonderfully composed and the treatments he puts on some of them are simply superb. His shots (and poems) also reflect his passion for life (of his and of other people's). Moreover, Cyrus backs up his talents with his wonderful and sweet personality. I'm honoured to have him as a Flickr friend. Thanks for sharing your work and for being an inspiration, Cyrus!! =)"
5th February, 2009
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philippe MANGUIN photographies says:
"Cyrus had been one of the first flicker member to give a real artistic eye on my work.
I quickly understood he was very bright and fascinated by the art of the image, confirmation with all the great work he made out since these last months
He is very diversify in his photographic subjects so he has to use some very différents technics to get born his work
The result his always well-kept and magnificently presented
We can feel in this artist a real respect for the others, a great sincerity on his relationships and the need to get things better.
The photography and poetry (he use with a lot of talent) are for him a mean open his heart to the world.
I sincerely hope to meet you one day man, together we will save the world .....with our cameras as machine guns !
Take care"17th January, 2009
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knoXZee says:
"Cyrus is an artist! He capture wonderful thing by his camera and combine it correctly with great poem in almost all his photos. Each poem he made is very interesting because I’m sure it comes from his deepest feeling. For me, it always a pleasure to see his photo stream to see the photo(s) he put and to read the poem he made."
14th January, 2009
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Laszlo Photography says:
"i don´t think i can find better words to describe his artwork than anyone else here. but i want to say "thank you"! thanks for your inspiration and feelings you share with your images. looking at your photos reminds me how much the light of my eyes are worth to me - without i couldnt realize beautiful things like this. keep on!!"
13th January, 2009
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Cynmat says:
"I had written a testimonial for Cyrus but I feel compelled to re-write it. Admitedly, I am having a hard time finding the right words to describe him, but let me just say, that Cyrus is a man of many talents, most of all is his desire to make a difference in the world, to reach out to others, to be a source of strength, a source of friendship, support and encouragement. I am grateful to have come across him in one of our shared groups. I truly feel that the world is a better place because of Cyrus, and on top of all these words, Cyrus is an outstanding artist, of both the use of words and his knowledge and expertise behind a camera. Cyrus has been an instrumental source of encouragement to me. Thank you, my friend!!"
1st January, 2009
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Alda Cravo Al-Saude says:
"Cyrus is a big, an old, a golden soul.
His photos are more then images... they are feelings, moons, stars, universes.
His poems are like oceans or endless land for us to feel.
I love the Art of Cyrus.
Thanks."29th December, 2008
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LinEainNi says:
"What can I say?
I love all of his photographs .
He is a really great photographer who knows how to choose the setting for capturing the moment perfectly.His photographs ...I watched it and watched it again but I never feel boring ...They are always stunningly geniune."12th December, 2008
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Rex Maximilian says:
"Cyrus is a gifted photographer who not only presents an image, but a sense of wonderment and imagination to his photos... you'll want to "live" in them. Very simple in their composition, but full of life and powerful with their impact!"
21st November, 2008
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Bong Manayon says:
"Cyrus is a man of the world in every sense that phrase carries. He is multicultural, having been born Persian, raised in Norway, educated in England and currently in the USA. He is multidisciplinary, having a technical training (aeronautics) and training in physiology and the humanities.
That multifaceted dynamic shows in his view of the world which seeps out in his photos. There is technical precision at work yet an artistic flow. In photos that capture humanity in its glory or its despair, there is this sensitivity that informs the mind yet tugs at the heart.
It is a privilege to see the world through his eyes and it is an honor having him as a friend."20th November, 2008
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The Adagio Dream says:
"It only takes a moment of viewing Cyrus' photographs to realize you have stumbled upon a man who is blessed with "the gift". Technically he is superb and his post-processing always enhances his art in a unique yet natural way. His diversity of style is a thrill…I am ALWAYS eager to see his daily post. His ability to capture magical light takes my breath away; his landscapes are "other worldly" and never fail to expose us to a different perspective.
Yes...Cyrus does have the opportunity to see beautiful people in beautiful places...but he “sees” the world differently than most. What he does better than anyone I know is to capture an image without disturbing the scene; he photographs as though he was never there…or perhaps as though he is “so much there” so intimately engaged with the subject that no one is adversely affected. It is always beautiful.
But, more beautiful than his photography is the way he approaches it...the way he approaches life…with eyes wide-open and with real intention. Cyrus will surely be successful in all of his life pursuits; we are all fortunate that photography is a meaningful outlet for his creative essence…another way to connect to the greatness which surrounds us.
I am grateful for his inspiration…for his guidance. I am grateful for his friendship.
Cyrus Mafi is a special photographer whose work you will want to experience again and again. You will never be disappointed."9th November, 2008
- Name:
- Cyrus Mafi
- Joined:
- October 2008
- Hometown:
- Seattle
- Currently:
- Seattle, USA
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- International business
- Website:
- Mafi International













