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An astute jazz critic once said about Duke Ellington that he was at home both in the parlor and in the alley. I hope someday to hear people say that about me.
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Tenderness

Bus station

Wine and martini bar

Just a bite, Adam

Lost in thought

The lengths that I will go to, the distance in your eyes

The bed's too big without you

Cacophony

Runners

Stairway

Tree swing

Yo I'm stressin' Yo

Earth tones

Shorter than the Flatiron, a lot shorter

The bridge

Dour Joy

Sound of silence

Oldsmobile

Where the streets have no name

It's a living....

Against the wall

Ford

Texting

Run like hell!

On the inside, looking out

After all this time, he still adored her

Grazing

Golden Walkway

Image on White

Timing

You are here and warm, but I could look away and you'd be gone

At night on that beach I'd lie awake-and pull her close just to feel each breath she'd take

Elegance

Who'll Stop the Rain?

Foggy Morning

Shadows and Light

The great pyramids of northeast Iowa

Strollin'

With or without you

That night it rained girls

Cloudy Trees

Film Noir

Misterioso

Trees on Fire

Sirtaki Dancers

Home Sweet Home

Walker's

Fleeing the city

Wounded Sky

The one that got away

August Moon

Foggy Trees

Dinosaurs still roamed across Iowa

Peekaboo

Like seaweed washed ashore, they lay tangled.

There's a little black spot on the sun today

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- ♥♥♥♥♥ BUILDINGS ALL 0VER THE W0RLD ♥♥♥♥♥ 2,182 photos, 976 members
- NightWishes **INVITED PHOTOS ONLY***Award 3* 171 photos, 131 members
- A wonderful garden called "Earth" – P1/C3 (sweeper on) 1,283 photos, 942 members
- Life... Thru Yur Eyes P1 /A3 46 photos, 48 members
- flickrjob's different images- award 2 pics - no running :-( 17,135 photos, 1,183 members
- The Art of Reading 180 photos, 222 members
- ♥♥♥♥ HULYA PRETTY GALLERIE ♥♥♥♥ 6,126 photos, 1,208 members
- **Love It!** L1 P1/A3 ~ VOTE: World Heritage Challenge! 23,880 photos, 2,124 members
- Black & White Master Photos - Admin invite only 18,196 photos, 2,180 members
- "A little bit of soap" P1 AWAFAVES3 Mandatory Sweeper 4,709 photos, 776 members
- LEVEL 1 - ALPHA ORIONIS - {P1/A4-MANDATORY} 3,015 photos, 1,165 members
- ART UNI - Black & White - Admin invite only 3,199 photos, 149 members
- "Roby Private Corner" 25+P1 AW/FAVE3 (Mandatory) Sweeper Run 2,070 photos, 680 members
- JUDO JUDO E LA FOTOGRAFIA 21,955 photos, 2,248 members
- M - for Message [P1/C2] 14,342 photos, 1,150 members
- ♠Portrait Exposition Highlights♠3-COMMENTS, Please!!! 356 photos, 114 members
- Fine art photography Portraits et al 14,543 photos, 858 members
- SOMETHING DIFFERENT (post 1, comment 1) 22,905 photos, 1,366 members
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- Vana Grammofon/ The Old Gramophone (POST1 - AWARD3 /NO PEOPLE!) 58,166 photos, 2,193 members
- More Than Portraits 1,272 photos, 155 members
- Portrait Showroom ( Post - 1 Award - 3 ) 2,242 photos, 518 members
- The Portraitists.. by invitation ~ P1/C2 3,185 photos, 311 members
- A Celebration of Light - Let your Light Shine 70,380 photos, 3,850 members
- Áfrikan Portraits 11,294 photos, 534 members
- A Photographers View 16,511 photos, 1,307 members
- :::~BOKEH (ボケ) LAND ADMINS CHOICE AWARDS~::: a Gallery 10,046 photos, 118 members
- Sending a Kiss 26 photos, 43 members
- Portrait-Club 1,686 photos, 253 members
- Opera Premiere Gallery of Honour 268 photos, 134 members
- BEAUTY IS POWER (Admin. Invite Only) 10,297 photos, 485 members
- "Exquisite Art "+50 Fav AW/FAV2 MANDATORY or banned from all 4,930 photos, 614 members
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- My Friends Pictures ( Post - 1 Award - 3 ) 7,967 photos, 992 members
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Testimonials (12)
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Professor Bop says:
"Craig is the kinda person who goes the extra distance as a Flickr citizen, always honoring others and bringing their work to the attention of the rest of us. Moreover his work is refreshing and inspiring. I've learned a lot from this guy and I'm a better photographer for it.
I always look forward to what he'll post next ... no measure of predictability with him and that's a feature I like in any photographer. HIs work is always fresh, intriguing and creative.
If you are looking at his work for the first time be sure to check out the portraits he's done of his grandkids. They will rock your boat and perhaps even bring you to tears of joy. And isn't that what it's all about?"18th November, 2009
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bastex says:
"I really like Your photostream, and i love some of Your pictures!"
19th September, 2009
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>chercher la femme< says:
"welcome to thor's world. it is a wondrous realm crafted by a
superb photographer-storyteller from the american heartland, whose own heart is as open, big and beautiful as a field of sunflowers and who is himself an excellent and supportive friend. in its variety, subtlety and quality, this is a place that never fails to please. enter and be amazed . . ."7th September, 2009
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asimmetrica says:
"i'm sorry for my bad english!
reading the other testimonials i know thorvaala like a great photographer
a sweet friend in flickrs
with a groupie...
i'm a groupie also of t.!
but...i feel about him
(from his social shots, or documentaristic, or from his sensual works, or
conceptual operas and from his casual pics, or romantic)
i feel....his passion, irony, pietas to poor peoples, presence,mysthicism, erotism.....i feel about t. the songs that he prefer, and the colors, and the kind of soul he can have...
a soul intriguing and fascinating
that swimming to me in Italy slow touch me
from his images(poems) i feel his eyes coming out to take the things all around and translate them in precious gift for me and us...
torvaala.... my friend !"25th July, 2009
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italianoadoravel on/off internet problems says:
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""It's about time to write something about you my friend
Your passion is evident and your photography says a lot about you my friend.
You are one of the best photographers I've ever known.All of your photos are fantastic and have style!
I love to look at your stream and make me more and more admire you with your work. I really become one of your fans!
it's a real joy to discover another world, a wonderful world through your photographic eye.
thanks for sharing your friendship and your world
roberto"22nd June, 2009
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THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:
"thorvaala has been one of my friends since I joined flickr over 1 year ago.
His view of the world is seen through a set of very special eyes.
He holds his family and friends very close to his heart.
It is no wonder he is held in the same esteem by so many here on flickr.
I am honored and grateful to have such a sensitive and caring friend like you thorvaala.
Here is wishing you all the happiness you deserve in life.
May the love and compassion you share come back to you so abundantly.
Much love and Aloha from my heart,
Moanalani Ke`alohilani Roquette"14th June, 2009
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Wendilove says:
"I'm a Thorvaala groupie :) I love checking in on this photostream to see what's new....Busy season coming up...don't forget us Thor!
Hugs--Wendilove"22nd April, 2009
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Lost/Focus says:
"Thor is a fun loving and hilarious contact. He makes Flickr fun. As for his skills, I have much respect for this man. He shoots film, and you really have to know what you are doing to shoot film. Also, his fish eye architecture shots are some of the most dynamically composed I have ever seen. If you really want to take it to the next level, add in his "night-time-architecture-fish eye" shots. They are super-duper-top-notch !!
Thor the man is so supportive and positive. Thor is truly first class.
Now that you have read about him, go check out his stream.
Much respect to you Thor,
Ehm"12th August, 2008
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Rolo Del Campo says:
"You have some great photos my friend. I would like to thank you for following my work! much appreciated!"
21st April, 2008
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BearPaw2008 says:
"This unique and creative artist is somewhat different from me; yet not really. I find that I am constantly drawn back to his photos- his unique perspective and creative vision. What I really like about Thor is his ability NOT to categorize reality- I have such a sense that he sees the world as a "whole" and he is definitely "walking in beauty." I truly admire his work- and subsequently, admire him."
2nd April, 2008
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bruiseasily says:
"Thor = AMAZING!
Here is a flick'r freind who has been so supportive & kind ~ all the while taking brilliant pictures! My personal favorites are his candids, he is a master! Stroll through his photostream & you will be amazed at his constant creative genious in each and every shot ~ and you will never be dissapointed!
Thank you Thor!"28th March, 2008
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Christina loves Santa says:
""Photography helps people to see.” (Berenice Abbott)
Thor knows what to overlook!"22nd March, 2008
- Joined:
- March 2007
- Hometown:
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Currently:
- Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- I am:
- Male


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