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Lightchaser's photostream
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All rights reserved © Horizon Image Group / Michael McAreavy
UPDATE: August 15, 2011
Going forward, I will be making few if any additions to my Flickr portfolios. If you'd like to keep in touch, you may find me on Google+ as Michael McAreavy
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All photographs posted to Flickr are available for sale through Horizon Image Group.
Field itineraries along with comments on anything "photography" or "environmental" related may be found on my blog at Lightchaser's Path - Blog.
Facebook members---- stop by for a visit at Lightchaser if you have time.
Twitter members---- you may follow my posts at MichaelMcareavy
Google+ members----you may follow my posts at Michael McAreavy
PHOTOGRAPHIC/TREKKING EQUIPMENT USED (As of Dec 2010):
-Pentax 6X7cm medium format body (w/mirror lock-up)
-Pentax SMCP-67 45mm f/4 lens (88 degree angle of view)
-Pentax 90mm lens
-Pentax 135mm lens
-Fuji Velvia 120 color transparency film (most images created with ISO 50; a select few using 100F)
-2 & 3 stop 'hard step' + 'soft step' graduated neutral density filters (for contrast control)
-82B warming filter (pre-photoshop days)
-Konica Infrared 750-120 film (discontinued) + Ilford SFX 200 Infrared negative film
-Red 25 filter (for contrast control)
-Sekonic L508 spot light meter
-Bogen 3036 tripod + Bogen 3047 head
-Hakuba Carbon Fiber HG-503 MX tripod (w/3-way Pan/Tilt Head)
-Wilderness Technology Pro Series 930 snowshoes
-Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons
-MSR Hubba Hubba 2 tent
-REI Taj Mahal 3 tent
-Oregon 400t GPS
-Epson 4990 Photo Scanner
-Photoshop CS3
-Fine art prints are released on Fuji Crystal Archive paper.
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WORDS of WISDOM
1) I have reached the edge of certainty that I shall live out my days saying not another word. My photographs will hope for a voice of their own, and notable quotes shall articulate the depth of my soul. -Anonymous (pssst ...... it was me!)
2) A traveler am I and a navigator, and every day I discover a new region within my soul. - Kahlil Gibran
3) Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow that talent to the dark place where it leads. -Erica Jong
4) Writers and artists who stay writers and artists are fundamentally salespeople. -Marc Herman (SF Magazine, August 2006)
5) My life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatsoever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. -George Bernard Shaw
6) It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit. -Harry S. Truman
7) No tears from the writer .... no tears from the reader. -Robert Frost
8) I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it ceased to be one. -Mark Twain
9) Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. -T. S. Eliot
10) Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things. -Frank A. Clark
11) Almost everything comes from almost nothing. -Henri Frederic Amiel
Lightchaser's favorite photos from other Flickr members (979)
Contacts (2,206)
Groups (50)
- ***Duos doux dingues*** 4,442 photos, 53 members
- Photo__6x6 363 photos, 201 members
- Coasts- South- UK 167 photos, 55 members
- ••**¨contact • (post 1 Fav 1) 729 photos, 178 members
- Search The Best (Post INVITED photos Only) New Group 848 photos, 507 members
- All what you like!!!! 6,244 photos, 566 members
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy 1,463 photos, 407 members
- Find a Pier 299 photos, 459 members
- Photographer's Choice~Hall of Fame (Invitation) 15,071 photos, 1,649 members
- FF50 125 photos, 52 members
- PIKA | International Juried Photography Exhibition, 3rd Edition 138 photos, 122 members
- .•*´ • Simplesmente Belo • Simply Beautiful - P1/C2.•* 34,146 photos, 1,072 members
- Real del Monte, Hidalgo <Pueblo Magico> 403 photos, 353 members
- Flickeros de Cáceres 1,125 photos, 105 members
- REI Find Out 1,504 photos, 619 members
- *ABSOLUTELY beautiful*post1-comment1 102,794 photos, 3,670 members
- C'EST SI BON! BRONZE AWARD ~ P1-A3 ~ NO PHOTOS OF PEOPLE 16,924 photos, 1,360 members
- Show Room (Comment 2) 116,520 photos, 7,954 members
- visipix 4,597 photos, 485 members
- Photography & You 941 photos, 137 members
- Aggressive Photographers (Must Vote 1 Photo Per Day) 12,958 photos, 827 members
- MASTER COLLECTION 5 photos, 6 members
- Caminos y Senderos- Paths & Ways (Post 1-Comment 3) 29,645 photos, 3,313 members
- Google Buzz 4,611 photos, 166 members
- 500px.com 4,622 photos, 710 members
- "Golden A Class" (Please, comment one) 410 photos, 289 members
- Storvandre [Travel&Adv] 6,489 photos, 509 members
- Empty Shops 1,256 photos, 672 members
- Anything of good taste 5,756 photos, 208 members
- 6 Photos – SeriesGroup 45,427 photos, 5,554 members
- Into the trees (B&W) 723 photos, 136 members
- 1 ONLY ONE PHOTO - SOLO UNA FOTO 2,348 photos, 1,495 members
- "Only Good Photographs - P1C2" 17,542 photos, 946 members
- WM. PHILLIPS [1825-1911] - ECO-LIVING VISIONS 2012+ 2,916 photos, 493 members
- Gitzo: Focus on Forever | Official Flickr Group 3,143 photos, 826 members
- Earth Care ACTIONS Volunteers ~ FIRST-THE EARTH! Add 1-3:Awd 19,840 photos, 1,787 members
- Worthies !: Fine Art Portraits in Public Places & Unknown Spaces 372 photos, 382 members
- *** "EARTH Smiles!" 100++ Comments *** FAV+comment invited 1,091 photos, 781 members
- Perception of the Magic Reality 1,743 photos, 1,273 members
- Natural Ice Formations 2,176 photos, 806 members
- CLICK!! ♥ Post 1 / Comment 2 76,744 photos, 3,555 members
- Catching Light and Shadows 532 photos, 54 members
- Hudson River School of Photography - (Flickrs Best Landscapes) 83 photos, 35 members
- The Vanishing Night ( A Light Pollution Group) 5,038 photos, 850 members
- Lava Beds National Monument Photos 486 photos, 52 members
- Chasing Shadows 29,758 photos, 1,196 members
- Natural Landscapes 16,402 photos, 2,900 members
- ♥ xmas with love ♥ 4,831 photos, 1,389 members
- the Grateful Journal 4 photos, 19 members
- *****C&C MASTERPIECES (P1/C3) 5,170 photos, 707 members
Testimonials (16)
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Quebec1959 says:
"Votre pseudo de "chercheur de lumière" est on ne peut plus approprié. Quel beau photostream. Paysages panoramiques haut en couleurs ou en noir et blanc. Mouvements d'eau. Des photos travaillées pour impressionner. Magnifique."
8th August, 2009
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KendallP says:
"His photos are just gorgeous. The end. :-)"
14th August, 2009
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Morbit Photography 2008 says:
"great photostream you have, looking forward to have a nice friendship with you :)"
27th February, 2009
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John Lemieux says:
"Lightchasers photographs are phenomenal, and the lengths to which he goes to capture them is what makes them even more impressive. I know of few people willing to wade out in mono lake at 5:45 in the morning to capture the tufa in morning light, but lightchaser shows that it is worth it.
Keep photographing."15th March, 2009
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orientflow says:
"Michael, every single picture of yours is literally my favorite. I revisited your profile quotes (after 1.5 years) and now totally understand why you quoted them. As you mentioned "no tears from the writer .... no tears from the reader". I have to say whatever emotions in your photos are perfectly communicated to your "readers"."
21st June, 2008
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Buck Forester says:
"Each one of Michael's images is a gem, carefully carved from land and light. You know an accomplished photographer when you see one. They aren't just pretty pictures of pretty places... I can tell each one has its own story, its own adventure. It would seem the light chases Michael, rather than him chasing the light... but I know better. His images seem timeless and effortless and have the same well-thought-out quality that I see in images from Galen Rowell. They are beautiful. You definitely have to chase light to come away with these kinds of gems."
18th February, 2008
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© Missy-g's Photomanipulaions says:
"All I can say Is,Is his work is unreal.Every work takes your breath away.And Is gorgeous for the eyes to see.To "not" watch him is a sin! ^^"
7th December, 2007
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kat pdft says:
"Michael’s entire photstream takes my breath away and brings tears of wonder to my eyes. His titles are thought provoking. He is graced with an ability to recognize and then capture the true essence of light. His work inspires me to return to some of the places he has photographed.... and have the patience to wait for the light to expose what his photographs reveal!"
2nd December, 2007
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mrwsierra says:
"Michael's journey in outdoor photography, and his sharing of it with all of us, is a splendid gift for which I am deeply thankful. What a sight to behold his images of such magnificent places! A standard for all photographers to emulate, although few will reach such lofty heights."
12th June, 2007
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Como Lo Veo Photography says:
"I find a great depth in your work. From your worlds of wisdom, to your comments, to your images and the testimonials you have written of others. You are an artist in your soul, the medium is just that, a tool for you to bring beauty into the world. I deeply appreciate your work and your words. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
26th April, 2007
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adolfo_isassi says:
"I have been following Lightchaser's stream for a while now.
It is a curated selection of serene elegant images that exemplify a fine art approach to landscape photography.
Thanks for sharing these images."4th June, 2007
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Schellebelle says:
"Michael,
Your photos are stunning, I could fave them all! You are defenetely one of Flickrs most amazing fotographers and I am glad you are my friend.
You impressed me very much and gave me a wonderful feeling in your photos.
Thank you for that........Rosita"13th April, 2007
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radishhai says:
"I wanna favorite all pictures of lightchaser!!! His pictures are so stunning!!! No more words, just perfect!!!"
28th January, 2007
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copeg says:
"Michael's photostream is just remarkable. His use of light and shadow combine into a stunning image each and every time. When I'm in need of inspiration, want to be awed, or just want to jump into the wilderness from my computer - I find myself drifting here every time."
2nd February, 2007
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méndez says:
"Michael has one of the most spectacular photostreams that I know in flickr. He is one of my favorite photographers, with a surprising technique that demonstrates us in each of his photos! Very advisable for all those that you enjoy of visual within reach of very few people. Congratulations my friend!! From Madrid, Bruno."
28th January, 2007
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Karl Randay says:
"Michael's work is just breathtaking. An absolutely incredible array of fine art photography that leaves my jaw on the floor."
15th December, 2006
- Name:
- Michael McAreavy
- Joined:
- March 2005
- Hometown:
- Marion, Iowa USA
- Currently:
- Oakland, CA, USA
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Fine Art Photographer
- Website:
- Horizon Image Group
- Email:
- michael.mcareavy [at] yahoo.com