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i went to california
where the sun shines on me
and despite what once was
the black widow
she whispers
and sometimes knocks at my door

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Wherever there is light, one can photograph ~ Alfred Stieglitz

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen ~ Minor White
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My primary style is urban abstract with a heavy preference for reflections. None of my images are digitally manipulated and all images are what I see through the viewfinder. I now shoot with a Canon 50D + 4 lenses and use a TTV contraption (built myself) sparingly. I still use 3-4 different types of cheap post-processing software for minor adjustments to color and contrast. Sometimes I use a tripod for night shots, but never take it on trips.

Once member of the Coalition of Photographic Arts (COPA) in Milwaukee, WI: www.copamilwaukee.com/

One of the original Cream City Photogs

Please check out my color: thermophle green

Photos of thermophle (5)

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Contacts (382)

YIngchen2012 Ying Chen
Antoine Debroye Antoine Debroye
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Omri Suissa Omri Suissa
JavaPeno Photo... Jon
Steve Hanson Steve Hanson
Sue.Borremans Sue Borremans
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Fresno, California 6,387 photos, 379 members
iPhone Camera Shots 310,091 photos, 11,888 members
Photographer Universe 193,315 photos, 5,616 members
San Francisco 187,877 photos, 12,152 members
hiking climbing backpacking 34,985 photos, 2,112 members
U.S. National Parks and Places 80,316 photos, 5,426 members
California's Central Valley 14,261 photos, 589 members
Cafes, Coffee Houses, Burger Joints, Food Carts. 38,855 photos, 2,276 members
Art Bandits 15,370 photos, 1,299 members
Cream City Critique 21 photos, 20 members
New Orleans 48,903 photos, 3,285 members
The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 30,271 photos, 4,577 members
Utah 40,584 photos, 2,255 members
National Park Photos 1,497 photos, 211 members
Las Vegas 86,820 photos, 6,822 members
Sign Whores 33,686 photos, 545 members
font whores 3,968 photos, 363 members
manhole cover 14,801 photos, 1,277 members
Brussels: the heart of Europe 6,921 photos, 242 members
walls 24,381 photos, 1,323 members
Green Bay, Wisconsin 1,334 photos, 189 members
Neon Signs 83,316 photos, 7,404 members
New York City 502,511 photos, 31,177 members
Space and Time 43,548 photos, 6,250 members
Abstract Photography, Art and More... 86,920 photos, 8,480 members
The Urban Jungles 65,554 photos, 7,557 members
U.S. National Parks 100,808 photos, 10,574 members
South-Eastern Wisconsin Art/Artists 4,094 photos, 237 members
Esoteric Visual Emporium (EVE) 6,209 photos, 150 members
Ships and Vessels 127,352 photos, 9,950 members
Quality Abstracts 8,851 photos, 7,081 members
Twin Cities 86,278 photos, 2,844 members
The Great Mississippi River Bridge Project (TGMRBP) 1,891 photos, 387 members
Sign City 167,079 photos, 10,714 members
Urban Abstracts 116,757 photos, 6,369 members
Rocks & Water 38,461 photos, 4,309 members
pavement 61,240 photos, 12,021 members
Street Dogs & Cats 13,102 photos, 2,545 members
WALLS Only WALLS ! 29,793 photos, 6,516 members
Through the Viewfinder 58,069 photos, 6,959 members
Indirect People (reflections & shadows) 472 photos, 43 members
Landmarks around the world 17,309 photos, 1,527 members
Milwaukee Sequential Numbers 40 photos, 49 members
Indirect Objects (reflections & shadows) 775 photos, 70 members
Available Light / Existing Light 393,450 photos, 13,055 members
Scientist Photographers - Selection 307 photos, 129 members
Paris 254,990 photos, 27,374 members
Madison, Wisconsin 37,016 photos, 2,038 members
form, shape, composition 39,631 photos, 1,220 members
Locks (Padlocks, that is!) 3,898 photos, 1,520 members

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Testimonials (5)

lollophoto says:

"I had the honor and the pleasure of taking part in the Cream City Photogs exhibition with Monica. After we hung her photos, I stood back and looked at them and said, "God, you have such a great eye."

And she does. She sees things I never even dream of.

Her fantastic photographic skills are matched by her quick wit, warm personality and her ability to make me laugh out loud with a single, wry comment.

I can't wait to see what she comes up with next, and I am anxious to be a part of it with her.

Thanks, Monica! You were one of the best parts of the exhibition for me."

11th May, 2007
Baron von Beerfest says:

"Monica takes great photos. Her unique perspective has provided us with some stunningly beautiful shots. From abstract to architectural to nature and animals, there is always something for everyone to enjoy in her photostream. It is an honor to be able to experience the world through her eyes."

23rd November, 2006
Jon . says:

"It's about time I wrote Monica a testimonial.

Where to start? First, she's one of my oldest Flickr contacts... so that makes her ancient. Second, she's got a witty sense of humour that reflects in her comments.

Monica sees the world in a special way that keeps you on your toes."

21st November, 2006
An Occasional Nut says:

"From Resplendent to Calculating to the great Reflector Bean image, no other artist on flickr is better represented in my pool of favorites than Thermophle. What is a thermophile? A thermophile is an organism that thrives where other creatures slow down, using the energy surrounding it to grow. Take a look around the photostream, and you'll find the metabolic byproducts of Thermophle's growth: thought-provoking images that portray a well-examined world."

3rd May, 2006
rclarkguy says:

"Once in a great while we can observe and admire a great talent -- one getting greater everytime she shoots. Eventually, most photographers will know this name. Monica or thermophle, the prints show her talent."

12th January, 2006