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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

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Contacts (384)

Maggiechen2012 Ying Chen
Antoine Debroye Antoine Debroye
Môsieur J.... Jérôme
liechtenrose No real name given
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thedot_ru A. Klioutchnikov
Omri Suissa Omri Suissa
JavaPeno Photo... Jon
Steve Hanson Steve Hanson
Sue.Borremans Sue Borremans
santanartist Dottie Day
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Fresno, California 6,265 photos, 373 members
iPhone Camera Shots 270,495 photos, 10,446 members
Photographer Universe - True Wilderness competition open! 151,207 photos, 5,555 members
San Francisco 178,560 photos, 11,722 members
hiking climbing backpacking 32,753 photos, 2,008 members
U.S. National Parks and Places 75,502 photos, 5,231 members
California's Central Valley 13,477 photos, 581 members
Cafes, Coffee Houses, Burger Joints, Food Carts. 36,659 photos, 2,200 members
Art Bandits 13,185 photos, 1,225 members
Cream City Critique 21 photos, 21 members
New Orleans 46,657 photos, 3,222 members
The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,363 photos, 4,483 members
Utah 38,213 photos, 2,138 members
National Park Photos 1,535 photos, 193 members
Las Vegas 83,244 photos, 6,616 members
Sign Whores 31,099 photos, 530 members
font whores 3,891 photos, 357 members
manhole cover 14,304 photos, 1,249 members
Brussels: the heart of Europe 6,473 photos, 226 members
walls 24,571 photos, 1,306 members
Green Bay, Wisconsin 1,307 photos, 186 members
Neon Signs 80,057 photos, 7,272 members
New York City 478,152 photos, 30,184 members
Space and Time 42,285 photos, 6,270 members
Abstract Photography, Art and More... 84,499 photos, 8,434 members
The Urban Jungles 62,765 photos, 7,536 members
U.S. National Parks 95,795 photos, 10,136 members
South-Eastern Wisconsin Art/Artists 3,895 photos, 237 members
Esoteric Visual Emporium (EVE) 5,957 photos, 149 members
Ships and Vessels 120,133 photos, 9,659 members
Quality Abstracts 8,660 photos, 7,059 members
Twin Cities 84,010 photos, 2,795 members
The Great Mississippi River Bridge Project (TGMRBP) 1,869 photos, 387 members
Sign City 159,082 photos, 10,443 members
Urban Abstracts 115,249 photos, 6,313 members
Rocks & Water 36,384 photos, 4,221 members
pavement 59,840 photos, 11,860 members
Street Dogs & Cats 12,840 photos, 2,506 members
WALLS Only WALLS ! 30,313 photos, 6,494 members
Through the Viewfinder 57,611 photos, 6,906 members
Indirect People 445 photos, 38 members
Landmarks around the world 16,783 photos, 1,520 members
Milwaukee Sequential Numbers 40 photos, 49 members
Indirect Objects 753 photos, 66 members
Available Light / Existing Light 357,834 photos, 12,426 members
Scientist Photographers - Selection 307 photos, 130 members
Paris 244,534 photos, 26,609 members
Madison, Wisconsin 35,711 photos, 2,001 members
form, shape, composition 37,321 photos, 1,160 members
Locks (Padlocks, that is!) 3,796 photos, 1,443 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