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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 (238)
Contacts (437)
Groups (50)
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- !afterclass! 10,831 photos, 2,603 members
- Linear Love 31,421 photos, 2,045 members
- Getty Images on Flickr 0 photos, 12,898 members
- The Nature Photographer ( Invite your Friends) 14,059 photos, 898 members
- Wisconsin Thunderstorms 895 photos, 222 members
- Chicago O'Hare United Airlines passage 130 photos, 54 members
- Nikon D90 742,413 photos, 32,439 members
- Intelligent Travel - National Geographic Traveler's blog 67,242 photos, 3,518 members
- Photofocus 48,547 photos, 6,626 members
- SIGMA APO 70-200mm f 2.8 EX DG HSM (Macro) 9,487 photos, 1,219 members
- Copula Friends of Photographic Art 487 photos, 104 members
- From the Airplane Window 13,943 photos, 2,739 members
- Photography for Real Estate 23,123 photos, 6,412 members
- 85mm 26,794 photos, 2,118 members
- TWIP Contest Pool 3,917 photos, 4,848 members
- Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO 61,906 photos, 2,833 members
- Overture wants to see your mistletoe kisses! 14 photos, 27 members
- Frank Gehry's Architecture 5,855 photos, 1,616 members
- This Week in Photo 167,413 photos, 11,957 members
- "MASTERPIECES ON BLACK" (post 1 / award 1) 31,678 photos, 2,394 members
- Nikon Digital Learning Center 730,566 photos, 64,092 members
- baby fingers and toes 6,534 photos, 1,910 members
- CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS 528,433 photos, 43,475 members
- Flickr-Fotografen- Deutschland 337,089 photos, 7,827 members
- Jumping Project 45,210 photos, 22,148 members
- Flickr Turns 4 2,614 photos, 5,192 members
- Sigma 10-20mm 221,204 photos, 13,157 members
- Photographer's Tech Resources 2,238 photos, 4,336 members
- Düsseldorf 16,992 photos, 1,145 members
- 24 hours of Flickr 5,633 photos, 18,213 members
- Madison Flickrmeets 2,580 photos, 414 members
- The Pritzker Architecture Prize on Flickr (Post 1 - Award 4) 99,198 photos, 13,600 members
- The Consumerist 86,286 photos, 4,866 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 9,469 photos, 3,497 members
- LeggNet's Contacts 25,523 photos, 1,394 members
- Milwaukee Art Museum 1,917 photos, 256 members
- The World Through My Eyes - Monthly Showcase is *OPEN* 2,878,436 photos, 86,428 members
- Bending Light 13,495 photos, 3,569 members
- 10 Favorite Photos 1,177 photos, 372 members
- I LOVE CLOUDS (Only My Choice & By Invitation) 1,663 photos, 283 members
- Neutral Density Filters 26,260 photos, 3,976 members
- 1-2-3 Landscapes (1 A Day) 68,157 photos, 4,289 members
- Explore Top 20 1,796 photos, 619 members
- #1 Photos on Flickr's Interestingness List 373 photos, 228 members
- Spectacular Landscapes-invited images only :-) 14,435 photos, 6,114 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 504,485 photos, 63,393 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