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IHP's photostream
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My whole family is photographic. There were always cameras. I was seven years oId, and I remember that I tightly pressed a camera onto a the hood of a shiny red car just to capture the color. Over the years I learned that light plays a role, and photography has turned from a hobby to a way of looking at things.
I have never thought about developing a photographic preference or making a certain sujet the center of my interest. I started thinking about that when I was told that I am easy to travel with as long as we are outside city limits. But as soon as there are buildings, I would (allegedly) develop a "compulsive camera behavior". And yes, I love architecture, I love buildings for their patterns, their intertwining lines and shapes and colors. For me, it is all about the graphic result, something you can look at often without getting tired. I rarely succeed, but I enjoy trying again and again.
Being part of the flickr community is wonderful. I feel challenged and inspired whenever I see the row of new shots of my contacts, and I benefit from your comments, your ideas and your suggestions, so please tell me what you think!
What else about me? University teacher, Marathoner, Lawyer, and Dad.
IHP's favorite photos from other Flickr members (240)
Contacts (437)
Groups (50)
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- Natural Light Child Photography 304,900 photos, 31,123 members
- !afterclass! 10,850 photos, 2,602 members
- Linear Love 31,477 photos, 2,048 members
- Getty Images on Flickr 0 photos, 12,957 members
- The Nature Photographer ( Invite your Friends) 14,059 photos, 897 members
- Wisconsin Thunderstorms 899 photos, 223 members
- Chicago O'Hare United Airlines passage 130 photos, 54 members
- Nikon D90 744,272 photos, 32,506 members
- Intelligent Travel - National Geographic Traveler's blog 67,511 photos, 3,520 members
- Photofocus 48,678 photos, 6,623 members
- SIGMA APO 70-200mm f 2.8 EX DG HSM (Macro) 9,524 photos, 1,229 members
- Copula Friends of Photographic Art 488 photos, 104 members
- From the Airplane Window 14,036 photos, 2,748 members
- Photography for Real Estate 23,218 photos, 6,427 members
- 85mm 26,918 photos, 2,127 members
- TWIP Contest Pool 3,918 photos, 4,844 members
- Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO 61,836 photos, 2,830 members
- Overture wants to see your mistletoe kisses! 14 photos, 27 members
- Frank Gehry's Architecture 5,867 photos, 1,619 members
- This Week in Photo 168,022 photos, 11,966 members
- "MASTERPIECES ON BLACK" (post 1 / award 1) 31,643 photos, 2,393 members
- Nikon Digital Learning Center 732,926 photos, 64,152 members
- baby fingers and toes 6,558 photos, 1,913 members
- CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS 529,294 photos, 43,529 members
- Flickr-Fotografen- Deutschland 338,357 photos, 7,841 members
- Jumping Project 45,294 photos, 22,184 members
- Flickr Turns 4 2,614 photos, 5,189 members
- Sigma 10-20mm 221,705 photos, 13,196 members
- Photographer's Tech Resources 2,235 photos, 4,335 members
- Düsseldorf 16,997 photos, 1,146 members
- 24 hours of Flickr 5,633 photos, 18,208 members
- Madison Flickrmeets 2,581 photos, 415 members
- The Pritzker Architecture Prize on Flickr (Post 1 - Award 4) 99,384 photos, 13,599 members
- The Consumerist 86,598 photos, 4,867 members
- Photography by NIPSA Members 1,507 photos, 175 members
- Second Opinion (Read the rules before posting!) 50 photos, 89 members
- 30 faves, 30 comments and 300 views 9,482 photos, 3,498 members
- LeggNet's Contacts 25,542 photos, 1,393 members
- Milwaukee Art Museum 1,918 photos, 256 members
- The World Through My Eyes - Weekend Showcase is **OPEN** 2,882,511 photos, 86,553 members
- Bending Light 13,492 photos, 3,569 members
- 10 Favorite Photos 1,177 photos, 370 members
- I LOVE CLOUDS (Only My Choice & By Invitation) 1,663 photos, 282 members
- Neutral Density Filters 26,439 photos, 3,988 members
- 1-2-3 Landscapes (1 A Day) 68,288 photos, 4,294 members
- Explore Top 20 1,796 photos, 618 members
- #1 Photos on Flickr's Interestingness List 373 photos, 228 members
- Spectacular Landscapes-invited images only :-) 14,438 photos, 6,115 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 504,268 photos, 63,375 members
Testimonials (2)
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Agata...(exumbra) says:
"Ralph's photography is like tiramisu: You can gulp the whole desert in one go and really enjoy it, or you could allow your palet to trace every flavour, feel how it melts on your tounge and slowly put together the differnt tastes and textures. Ralph's images may appear simple but, if you focus, you'll notice most amazing details, the perfect composition where elements truly relate to each other and the carefully chosen tonal range. So please, don't rush - let Ralph melt on your tounge :)"
29th March, 2006
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Michael Mitchener says:
"I always look forward to IHP's latest upload. His work is beautifully composed and he has an eye for finding unique perspectives. Ralph's interest in the world around him and his love of architecture show in his work and his interest in photography extends to work by others. He is always willing to comment on photos that appeal to him and I always appreciate feedback from Ralph as it's thoughtful, supportive and from someone I consider a mentor. Thanks for sharing your perspective of the world with us Ralph."
10th February, 2006
- Name:
- ralph
- Joined:
- November 2005
- Hometown:
- Madison
- Currently:
- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- I am:
- Male