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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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- Getty Images on Flickr 0 photos, 12,891 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 741,939 photos, 32,416 members
- Intelligent Travel - National Geographic Traveler's blog 67,193 photos, 3,519 members
- Photofocus 48,525 photos, 6,626 members
- SIGMA APO 70-200mm f 2.8 EX DG HSM (Macro) 9,480 photos, 1,218 members
- Copula Friends of Photographic Art 487 photos, 104 members
- From the Airplane Window 13,941 photos, 2,741 members
- Photography for Real Estate 23,111 photos, 6,409 members
- 85mm 26,761 photos, 2,117 members
- TWIP Contest Pool 3,915 photos, 4,848 members
- Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO 61,889 photos, 2,831 members
- Overture wants to see your mistletoe kisses! 14 photos, 27 members
- Frank Gehry's Architecture 5,852 photos, 1,617 members
- This Week in Photo 167,290 photos, 11,958 members
- "MASTERPIECES ON BLACK" (post 1 / award 1) 31,678 photos, 2,394 members
- Nikon Digital Learning Center 729,947 photos, 64,079 members
- baby fingers and toes 6,532 photos, 1,910 members
- CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS 528,324 photos, 43,469 members
- Flickr-Fotografen- Deutschland 336,869 photos, 7,828 members
- Jumping Project 45,193 photos, 22,136 members
- Flickr Turns 4 2,614 photos, 5,192 members
- Sigma 10-20mm 221,090 photos, 13,153 members
- Photographer's Tech Resources 2,238 photos, 4,336 members
- Düsseldorf 16,981 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) 99,163 photos, 13,599 members
- The Consumerist 86,228 photos, 4,865 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 9,465 photos, 3,497 members
- LeggNet's Contacts 25,517 photos, 1,394 members
- Milwaukee Art Museum 1,917 photos, 256 members
- The World Through My Eyes - Weekend Showcase is *OPEN* 2,877,943 photos, 86,409 members
- Bending Light 13,495 photos, 3,569 members
- 10 Favorite Photos 1,180 photos, 372 members
- I LOVE CLOUDS (Only My Choice & By Invitation) 1,663 photos, 283 members
- Neutral Density Filters 26,229 photos, 3,973 members
- 1-2-3 Landscapes (1 A Day) 68,139 photos, 4,288 members
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- #1 Photos on Flickr's Interestingness List 373 photos, 228 members
- Spectacular Landscapes-invited images only :-) 14,435 photos, 6,113 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 504,443 photos, 63,394 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