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♥ Photography is my passion.

I was born and raised in Brazil and now live in the beautiful state of South Carolina, in the US. My passion for photography began when I was 16 – my father gave me his vintage camera and the day I got it, I photographed my nephew’s first steps. It was love at first click. It just felt so natural, so right!

I studied Mass Communications, majoring in Journalism. The photography and photojournalism classes were my favorite. While in college, I used to photograph local bands and had photo essays published by local newspapers.

After a ten year hiatus (during which I worked first as a TV reporter and radio producer in Brazil and then as an interpreter and translator in the US), I resumed my photography passion. I was seeing too many wonderful things around me, I felt compelled to capture them. So I began to photograph the beauty that I saw and share the captures with my friends. Soon my photos were spotted by Getty Images editors and I was invited to join the Getty/Flickr collection. Since then, I’ve had images licensed by Estee Lauder, MTV, Capital One, Hasbro Toys, Penguin Books, Microsoft, Harper Collins, Brides, Vanity Fair and Esquire Magazine, to name a few. It’s been a very interesting, rewarding journey.

I enjoy capturing pretty much anything. I value natural looking images as much as I value boldly processed ones. Sometimes I feel a capture is perfect straight out of the camera, other times I like having fun with post-processing ~ I add my personal touch, my vision. My motto is: Why limit yourself?

I love what I do, and I hope you’ll enjoy my pictures. But, folks, please note: my images are
© All Rights Reserved and may not be used without permission. You can license my photos via Getty Images or contact me for prints. Thank you!

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    puremaguire~Kay Maguire says:

    "Daniela is a a truely inspiring photographer. Her skill covers landscape, portraits, macro,animal , flower shots - all composed and processed to show off natural beauty. Daniela is a wonderfully supportive contact; a warm, genuine and kind person its been a pleasure to know Daniela through her work and I wish her well in life and photography :-)"

    21st May, 2011

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    熊.陈美芬.Phan Ly Photography.On/Off says:

    " Daniela she a great photographer has some of the most beautiful shots on flickr! i am so lucky to have her as a contact .Daniela and such a wonderful friend,God bless you and all your family
    Phan Ly Photography"

    27th April, 2011

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    TLPhotography66 ~ says:

    "Flickr's not just about the wonderful pictures we all post.....It's also about the wonderful people we meet along the way.......♥
    Daniela has an amazing gift when it comes to seeing beauty and putting it into print. But, even more so she is an amazing friend.......Someone who always takes the time to compliment your images and in her own special way she makes all our days a little brighter.....=)
    I am honored to call her one of my favorite friends and I hope all of you enjoy her fabulous creations as much as I do.......!"

    2nd January, 2011

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    oneworldmj says:

    "Dani is one of the kindest and most talented photographers on Flickr. She has a keen eye for beauty and a very warm heart that even the animals and critters she comes into contact with can feel. Her photos are both incredibly beautiful and very inspiring. I love the thought provoking messages and quotes she leaves us with too (she is the Queen of Quotes!).

    I'm so happy I stumbled across your stream Dani. You have been a fantastic friend and contact and I always look forward to seeing what you're going to post next. My best wishes to you in all of life's endeavors!!

    Smiles,
    Michele :-)"

    20th July, 2010

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    /Fathimah says:

    "I dont remember how I discovered Dani's stream but it was certainly treasure. I love her approach to the world whose beauty she captures and shares. Her abstracts, colours and tones I always admire.
    Apart from her photography, Dani is a very special contact. Her comments and thoughts never fail to please me. Thank you Dani for you support and thank you for the beauty and happiness that you share through your pictures.

    x
    Fathimah."

    18th June, 2010

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    abennett23 says:

    "Daniela is such a talented and genuine individual. Her passion for photography is evident in every image she produces. I look forward everyday to see the world through her lens. It is truly an honor to have her as a friend."

    3rd June, 2010

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    Bean* says:

    "Daniela is such a joy on flickr. Her warmth and enthusiasm for life and photography shines through vividly in every shot, description and comment. She has a love and joy of color that is beautifully displayed in her photostream. This can be seen perfectly in her nature shots, her love of birds or the shades of a tree... it is truly a pleasure to gaze at her photo's.
    Thanks for all the warm encouragement Daniela ~ and the inspiration that your art... your photography gives!"

    8th May, 2010

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    Tato C says:

    "I will write in Spanish, because I want to be very precise:
    Es el primer testimonial que escribo y elegí que sea para Daniela. Ella es uno de mis primeros y más apreciados contactos en Flickr. Admiro mucho su trabajo, su percepción del mundo y su talento para plasmar eso en una foto. Su galería es un placer para la vista, una fuente de inspiración, y muchas veces un contacto muy especial con la naturaleza.
    Lo más importante Daniela: eres un excelente contacto y seguramente una gran persona."

    8th April, 2010

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    Fabiela says:

    "Daniela is One of the most influential and warm-hearted souls you will ever meet here in Flickrland.

    The visions she shares with us are a reflection of the beauty she see's in life.... the many paths she has walked, the creatures she has met, the trees she has admired, the flowers she has seen, the beautiful sunsets she has watched, the bridges she has crossed...all her images have touched us in some special way and still continue to amaze us!

    As well as being the Queen of Quotes, she always manages to inform us with interesting, historical facts. Her eye for composition in photography is astounding along with her processing skills. Flickr would not be the same without Daniela, she brings fun and laughter into our world and I am so honored to be one of her friends!

    Gracias Dani! :)

    Fabiela ^_^"

    19th January, 2010

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    Faisal! says:

    "Dear Daniela!

    Wanted to wright something about your work. Talented Daniela D. Friend of mine with a broad variety of skills. She is a wonderful breathtaking photog. Her artistic attitude is absolutely apparent in her photography.

    D shows us the colorful face of our world. She captures the very ordinary details of our world, the flowers, the objects, animals, people, landscapes,......... those details which are the most beautiful spots in our routine moments, but for seeing them daily, we fail to appreciate...........

    Glad to have you as my friend!

    Thank you Daniela, for showing us the most lovely capture of your mind.._)))

    Jonas Faisal!"

    8th January, 2010

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    Admiral Halsey says:

    "Daniela has been a contact for about a year now, her photostream is
    full of gems and her love of nature is evident.when she comments on one of my pics i know that it must be good! i aspire to be as good as she is one day, keep snapping away and thanks for being a flickr friend!

    George"

    6th January, 2010

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    Scott Schaub says:

    "Daniela is a wonderful Flickr friend. She is one of the best you can have with her sincerity, always kind and caring with her comments. Cannot forget fun and funny. Her photography is amazing. With her wonderful eye for beauty she can take an average scene and turn it into a magical piece of fabulous artwork. She is a true inspiration to me through her use of tones and creativity. Her love for photography shines through with her wide range of subjects. You never quite know what is coming next from her and that is part of the joy of following her photostream. Ansel Adams once said "You don't take a photograph, you make it." Daniela Duncan makes photographs, excellent ones!!"

    27th December, 2009

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    Andy Kennelly says:

    "Daniela is the coolest person on Flickr. Her photography is amazing. She has fantastic processing skills and an amazing eye for composition. Her groups that she admins are fantastic. Daniela is fun, courteous, respectful and is one of the best contacts you can have. Daniela is quick to comment, has good advice and likes to have fun. I feel fortunate to have Daniela as a contact and a friend."

    10th December, 2009

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    Dave DiCello says:

    "Daniela is an absolutely spectacular artist, and I am very honored to have her as a flickr friend! She has the ability to look at a normal scene, be it a park, forest, lake, pond or (every once in a while!) city, and transform it into a beautiful work of art. She is very dynamic in her processing, and the tones vary in her work from vintage, warm ones, to bright, vibrant and lively, all of which are lovely! Be it landscapes, wildlife, flowers or self portraits, she brings out the beauty in all of her photographs, and it is truly a pleasure to see the world through her eyes! Dani is a great contact to have on flickr, and I appreciate all the support that she has given me!"

    4th December, 2009

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    Life Reflections ♥ says:

    "What to say or should I say where to begin ~ I have only had a flickr connection with Daniela less than a year and I can't imagine life any other way. Immediately after marking her a contact after viewing her incredible stream and commenting, she did the same and began commenting in like. I was so honored..one usually seems to have to "earn" that! I have enjoyed her supportive comments so much as I am truly awed by her beautiful work. She is so creative and has some of the best and most beautifully processed photographs amongst my flickr contacts! I am always anxious to see the new postings and always, always inspired. Thank you Daniela for being YOU ♥"

    19th November, 2009

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    www.matthansenphotography.com says:

    "What can I say about Daniela that not everyone already knows?
    hmmm...

    How she's an amazing contact? I'm pretty sure everyone knows that by now. She truly appreciates everyone's individual talents and interests and finds incredible details in all photos.

    How her photos are great! We all know that : ) Personally, I think her path series is just out of this world. I would have never thought of how interesting and individual each path can be. BUT, she has shown me over and over that paths are amazing and sometimes, the symbolism behind them can be stunning!

    How 'bout how kind she is? That's like saying the sky is blue! I've really discovered this fact recently. Even when she doesn't agree with a particular lifestyle or photo, she still is open minded and considerate...not passing judgement, or lapsing support!

    To sum up:

    Daniela...awesome, talented, kind, passionate, open minded. It's been a really treat getting to know her through Flickr. YOU SHOULD DO THE SAME.

    -Matt"

    3rd November, 2009

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    samsfadil says:

    "hi..... My Amazing friend
    you're:
    - Pretty!
    - Lovely!
    - Creative!
    - Clever!
    - PROFESSIONAL!
    - INTELLIGENT!
    - simply!
    - generous!
    - specialest!
    - respectable!
    - Wonderful person!
    ....
    Page as a unique set of images
    is very impressive.
    Reservation taken out of the hands,
    when they see the picture here,
    you need to consider carefully
    and quietly to see the picturesque beauty.

    As I see it I is a group translated the
    feelings and sentiments of a significant way,
    and I enjoy very much to see these pictures,
    you are truly talented and professional photographer,
    I wish you a bright future and a bright and prosperous.

    thanks so much
    hugs

    samy"

    10th October, 2009

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    Dircinha - says:

    "Daniela, é uma fotografa extraodinária que tive oportunidade de conhecer e fazer amizade, suas fotos são impecáveis, de bom gosto e extrema qualidade, a Dani é de uma sensibilidade muito grande.. e a cada foto sua, eu falo: "caramba" .. como é que consegue fazer coisas tão lindas.!!

    E além da ótima fotografa, passei a conhecer também a grande pessoa que é, ela é uma amiga querida, prestativa, simpatica e muito atenciosa.

    Daniela, você torna os meus momentos aqui, muito melhores, e mais bonitos.
    Estou muito feliz e honrada por ser sua amiga aqui do Flickr!...

    Abraços"

    2nd October, 2009

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    jrsloboda photography says:

    "Ela é uma querida flickr-friend!

    excelente fotografa.

    nos mostra o seu bom olhar fotográfico.

    também descobri que fala o bom português.

    é muito querida por todos, sempre simpática e amigável.



    abraços, querida."

    27th September, 2009

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    ricardo_aveiro says:

    ""No matter how advanced your camera you still need to be responsible for getting it to the right place at the right time and pointing it in the right direction to get the photo you want." - Ken Rockwell

    ... and you have the right eye to make graet pictures... thank you a lot for your friendship...

    beijos e um abraco, amiga...
    ricardo"

    24th September, 2009

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    PAUL1852X says:

    "Daniela is a true to life person as we can see in her pictures, a great contact to have love your work and passion my dear friend, oh and nice Blog also ........"

    7th September, 2009

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    chhayapath :-) says:

    "Daniela,
    She is such a lovely person and
    a wonderful photographer!
    She has a photostream that you will surely love!
    & I love her thoughtful title quotations!

    Wishing you all the best Dani :)
    Thank you!

    Farhana."

    27th August, 2009

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    Ian Sane says:

    "One of the most creative and well-informed people I’ve met on flickr. Not only does her photography amaze me but her intelligence is quite impressive, too. When she’s not adding inspirational quotes to her photos (my favorite part, btw), she will apply interesting facts, history, or trivia. I feel like I’ve been through a seminar after my daily viewing of her photo stream. I keep telling her she should be a teacher. I also call her Anne Hathaway, too. =) Photography speaking, though, Daniela has a great eye for composition. Every picture is well thought out. The colors are pure, bright, and pleasing to the eye. That’s why it didn’t surprise me when she became a Getty Images contributor. I’m honored to not only call Dani a contact, but a friend, also."

    21st August, 2009

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    pexy says:

    "Having Daniela as a contact is a pure joy. I really love her shots, how varied they are and the pure volume of quality shots she puts up. If you get time, go through all of her photos. It's rather enjoyable! I also like her cheeky little grin pop up when she comments on mine."

    7th August, 2009

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    Zaqqy J. says:

    "Daniela is one of the best photographers ive came across in flickr.
    I enjoyed every single of her pictures in her photostream that really caught my eyes.
    Enough of words, you guys just take a look at her wonderful photostream.

    good luck, Daniela! :)"

    24th June, 2009

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    Stevie Steve Steven says:

    "Daniela has lots of style and creativity on her page here, its always a joy to see what shes going to come up with next..

    Steve"

    4th June, 2009

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    Fionn Luk says:

    "Daniela is a fantastic photographer and has an amazing eye for photography. Her photo stream is very colorful and vibrant. She is the new master of macro shots. Her pictures never fail to amaze me and always leave me with the awe. I admire her extraordinary pictures and I am truly inspired by your work.

    Keep up the great work!

    Fionn"

    31st May, 2009

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    Shadow13777 says:

    "Daniela is an excellent photographer. She has a gift for portraying nature in all her beauty, flowers, landscapes, trees, streets........ All of her pictures are full of inspiration, an incredible source of academic photography!"

    25th May, 2009

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    saddleguy says:

    "Dani takes some great photos but more importantly takes a lot of her valuable time to comment on so many others work. Everytime I look around at someones work, there is another comment from her.
    Thanks for all your comments and correspondence!"

    17th April, 2009

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    RR_msw says:

    "Every member in the flickr have the passion to explore themselves in the field of Photography. But some people only create that explore passion to others through there photographs. Dianiela is the one who creates the passion through her photographs, very recently i was included by daniela in the contacts. After that i am damn sure i am the one to visit the daniela's photostream anything like that. She have an amazing talent to click.

    Dianiela your photos are my inspiration.

    Thanks
    Raja"

    5th April, 2009

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    Triple Art says:

    "I admire your ability to capture a single moment and to transfer this trice in to an impressive treasure. Your photos are an important inspiration for my own progress. An exceptional talent - just what I call an artist of everyday life.

    Marco"

    25th March, 2009

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    astanse♥(Angela Stansell) says:

    "Daniela is one of the kindest people that I have met on Flickr and it shows through her photography. I am amazed at her photos and the way she looks at the things she is photographing. She has great perspective and uses such beautiful, warm tones. Her photos always make me wish I could just step right into them or reach in and touch what is there. Her photos are very peaceful and calming and she has great talent.

    I appreciate Daniela so much for all the help she gives me in the groups that we admin together. She is wonderful and I don't know what I would do without her.

    Thank you for being such a wonderful friend ,Dani, and thank you for all you do! I hope that one day we can meet since we do live in the same great state. ;0)

    Much love and big hugs!!!!!!"

    24th March, 2009

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    hajlana says:

    "DD is a big cause of happiness wherever she goes and inviting us to come.
    A life and photographic artist spreading joy, good energy with that sense of beauty and humour!
    She is so beautiful and full of life and love that shows trough her work and words.
    Thank you for sharing your art !
    All the best for you!"

    2nd March, 2009

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    Atilla2008 says:

    "I really enjoy people's passion for photography as well as the story telling involved. For this reason DD's photstream is a joy to flick through. Only if you have the time though as there are so many worth viewing - all with a thoughtful quote or story to tell.

    "Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution".....Ansel Adams.

    This is infinitely true in DD's case and it is complemented by the good humour and generous praise that has become her trademark on Flickr.

    Keep on seeing life through the lens and sharing it with us."

    24th February, 2009

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    idefix on copyrights says:

    "Daniela is simply amazing, be it her wonderful images, the words of wisdom so often found with her work or simply the inner beauty she simply can not hide.

    She has an amazing photographic sense and captures beauty everywhere it can be found, Simply put she is and outstanding photographer and person, her photostream an inspiration. You my friend make Flickr a better place

    A big fan"

    20th February, 2009

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    Unitopia says:

    "To me Daniela´s photography is synonymous with her heartful person, radiating through her lovely images.

    I so much enjoy the spiritual joy, wisdom and the obvious love for life that she share through her generous person. It is like her inner sun is shining at us.

    She is a WorldCitizen, one of the persons building networks of friendships, she just can´t help it. I think this is how I experience the core of her sharing here, a unifier of hearts and beauty.

    Light & alegria em seu caminho abençoada!

    Stefan"

    18th February, 2009

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    globetraveler2 says:

    "Daniela is an amazing photographer! Daniela takes beautiful pictures of landscapes, and heart stopping photos of flowers. She is such a great photographer, and is a kind person. If you don't already have your eye on Daniela's work, you will soon, because her pictures are an up-and-coming new way for photographers, not just landscapes and macros, but any kind of photography. Daniela is not just an amazing photographer, she is a great Flickr friend to know."

    6th February, 2009

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