My name is David, a 28-year old amateur photographer from Surrey, UK. I graduated with Honours in Environmental Biology and my passions include travelling and nature, as well as photography. My dream would be to one day own my own gallery/shop.

All rights reserved © David Gardener 2004-2011
Please ask my permission before using my images for any purpose.

I have signed up to the Getty Images 'Request to Licence' scheme. I have also provided my images on a commercial basis to third parties around the world. If you wish to contact me regarding the use of one of my images, please do so via Flickr.

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Sell Art Online

In June 2011 I joined the US-based Fine Art America site.

I support the work of Fine Art America - search for africa prints and new york prints amongst thousands of others.

Photo4me.com Selling David Gardener photos

In March 2011 I joined the UK-based Photo4Me online community.

Several of my images are now being used by Schmap, the online travel guide - many thanks to Emma Williams for her interest in my images. Visit Schamp Online

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I've been called a postcard photographer and I'm quite happy with that description. I like simple, colourful, emotive images that do nothing but celebrate what was beautiful enough or interesting enough for me to want to take the picture in the first place.

Aside from cropping an image to re-focus the attention, or sampling in black-and-white, I do as little as possible to adjust my images. Some of my older images are digitised versions of original 35mm prints, while all subsequent additions are digital.

While I appreciate the skill of HDR as a digital art-form, I do believe it is different to genuine photography, and is not really for me.

I'll make no denial that I am desperate to have some of my images featured on Explore!

Reached 1,000 images in February 2011.

My world travels to date (not including the UK)
davidgardener's visited places. WOLPY.com

My Flickr image of the month: NOVEMBER
Deer, Richmond Park, London

My most 'interesting' image
Midtown Skyline at Dusk, New York

davidgardener - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver

davidgardener's favorite photos from other Flickr members (170)

  • Mostar by Robert_Scott
  • 24/30 by Sandra Finner
  • Denver Botanic Gardens DSC_4479 by jeffrojr
  • piping plover - Explorer Jun 19, 2011 #43 by ken@jkwebzone - away
  • The Inquisitive Duckling by PeteDenness
  • Springbok in desert - Angola by Eric Lafforgue
  • Solitude II by Philipp Klinger Photography
  • Abandoned by Julian Kaesler
  • Sand Dunes, Namibia by United Nations Photo
  • Garage Hélicoïdal I by Philipp Klinger Photography
  • Ariramba-de-cauda-ruiva (Rufous-tailed Jacamar) by Bertrando©
  • LAST LIGHT by Krieger Conradt
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    mitko_denev says:

    "David Gardener has an eye for the beauty in the world. His photos create a comprehensive portrait of the countries he has been to. Looking at them my wandernlust feeling grows stronger and stronger. Many thanks for sharing!"

    20th December, 2010

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    vustyle says:

    "I think I added more of your photos than anyone else's to my favorite list. You have a great sense of space, color, dimension, and how to place yourself at the right place, time, angle for just that perfect shot.

    But it's more than that, since each of your photos have a theme you're subconsciously trying to convey. I think that's what make your photos so special."

    23rd January, 2010

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    Edmontonenthusiast (gone!) says:

    "davidgardner is a talented photographer that has taken many surprisingly good photos of places around the world. The USA, Asia, Europe and on. Very artistic of a photographer."

    23rd March, 2009

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    Brandon Godfrey says:

    "David Gardener has the eye of the photographer. Having a browse through his photostream is like a brief glimpse of the world. From the old world buildings of Europe to the modern towers of Dubai and New York City, It seems David has covered it all.

    What i enjoy most about david's photostream is his style. His pictures are nothing short of iconic, and the scenes he captures are inspriring. One of my favorite photo's by David is Manhatten Skyline.

    I would just like to say, your photos are great david! I will continue to browse your photostream on a regular basis. Cheers from Victoria B.C"

    10th March, 2009

Name:
Dave
Joined:
December 2008
Currently:
Surrey, United Kingdom
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Specialist IT Consultant