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MilkaWay's photostream
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“One should really use the camera as though tomorrow you'd be stricken blind.”
[Dorothea Lange]
MilkaWay is dedicated to my parents...
...who passed on to me their passion
for travel and photography.
Specializing in America mainly, the South especially and Georgia in particular.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do NOT use or link my photos without my permission. Please contact me at milkaway.photography@yahoo.com if you are interested in any of my work but please note that given the time and money that goes into what I do and the high number of requests I receive, I don't always grant usage of my photos without some form of compensation.
For those wishing to purchase prints, please visit My SmugMug Page.
I see the world through:
Nikon D200 w/Nikkor 16-85 mm AF
Nikon D80 w/Nikkor 18-70 mm AF
Nikon D40 w/Nikkor 50 mm/f1.8 AF
Nikon F100 w/Nikkor 28 mm/2.8f AF
Nikon N75 w/Nikkor 28 mm/2.8f AF
Nikon FE10 w/Nikkor 35-70 mm
Nikon Capture NX
A NOTE TO MY FELLOW GEORGIANS:
The Georgia DOR-Motor Vehicle Division is offering a new special license plate, $ 22 of which go to the "Dept. of Natural Resources for use by the Historic Preservation Division to fund historic preservation programs in the state". Now, we all love the interesting decay, but I'd rather see some of the stuff restored than torn down.
MilkaWay's favorite photos from other Flickr members (16,618)
Contacts (71)
Groups (50)
- Dogs photographed with your iPhone 510 photos, 69 members
- Dogs In The Landscape 908 photos, 165 members
- Instagram USA 944 photos, 182 members
- iPhonography - the iphone photography group 892 photos, 51 members
- Georgia and Carolina Nature Shots 368 photos, 47 members
- Iphonography and the automobile 1,310 photos, 149 members
- Ina's 1969 Film 1,387 photos, 150 members
- Hipstamatic 204,384 photos, 14,280 members
- Adventurous Canines 2,449 photos, 176 members
- Flickr echoes 3,679 photos, 160 members
- Aperture Users 196,442 photos, 9,383 members
- Stop The Car! 2,765 photos, 253 members
- Georgia Black & White 937 photos, 215 members
- English Setters 2,331 photos, 261 members
- For Sale! 1 photo, 1 member
- American Elegy 8,556 photos, 320 members
- Just Puppies! 33,436 photos, 4,689 members
- Dog Sports/Competitions 1,780 photos, 118 members
- wrapped up and well-covered 2,226 photos, 181 members
- Once A Snow Dog Always A Snow Dog 1,025 photos, 391 members
- Flying Dogs! 7,990 photos, 1,896 members
- dairy cows 2,370 photos, 183 members
- Upland Bird Hunting 422 photos, 84 members
- I want to be Jacques Cousteau 221 photos, 29 members
- something cool i saw today 22,990 photos, 1,169 members
- No Tell Motel 77 photos, 11 members
- Awww!! - post ONLY pictures commented with "Aww" 3,594 photos, 416 members
- StreetViewbyfoot 9,538 photos, 166 members
- Urban Dogs 1,438 photos, 281 members
- retro family 4,582 photos, 447 members
- Ostalgie. Anything about east-germany. 9,291 photos, 693 members
- World War I 11,616 photos, 807 members
- NPR Picture Show 84,402 photos, 4,995 members
- Memories: Capturing Experiences 48,903 photos, 493 members
- Fog and Rain 157,022 photos, 31,614 members
- Niebla - Fog 3,328 photos, 581 members
- Idyll 20,591 photos, 1,111 members
- Berlin 176,256 photos, 10,111 members
- Westerwald 555 photos, 77 members
- Germany 201,120 photos, 8,996 members
- URBAN SHOTS - IN THE MOOD OF SHORE & EGGLESTON 6,759 photos, 300 members
- Quotes from your favorite authors or books 206 photos, 123 members
- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 2,656 photos, 738 members
- Gundogs Are Fun Dogs 1,987 photos, 317 members
- Asheville 16,123 photos, 833 members
- GULF 421 photos, 62 members
- Those Good Gulf Pictures! 815 photos, 151 members
- Oconee County Georgia 68 photos, 10 members
- Portra 80,633 photos, 5,082 members
- New Photo Page Preview 0 photos, 3,729 members
Galleries (2)
- WW I 2 photos
- German Shorthairs 18 photos
Testimonials (10)
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DentTech™ says:
""You just got to see it"
I discovered Dagmars Photostream when I first joined Flickr. I have always and continue to be been inspired by the way she captures light. The amazing Milkaway sky and rich colors are my favorite. Thanks for the tips and inspiration!"24th December, 2009
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jurek d. says:
"Dagmar is a supreme photographer and a great American Studies photo specialist. Few people told me more about the South than she did. Her photos are the equivalent of alt.country in music. The State of Georgia should make her an honorary Georgian. It'd be a shame to insist that she pays her state tax.... Hats off!"
25th January, 2008
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J.R. Ball says:
"Dagmar captures the abandon loneliness and rural decay of Americana in a way that is both fantastic and poignant. Her compositions are windows to a bygone era--perfectly crafted snapshots of the past that refuse to lose their relevance in spite of society's disregard. She gives a soul to the collective memory that is our history. She is not to be overlooked."
31st December, 2007
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The Wilderness Family says:
"With an incomparable eye for composition, and an uncanny sense for that perfect tone, a visit to Dagmar's photostream is always a treat. It seems as though every day she is off on an adventure in her Volvo, accompanied by her American Bulldog (the BEST breed of dog). Even better than viewing her photos, is reading the information that she has collected about each one. Every photo is a page in a storybook called "Georgia"."
3rd December, 2007
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Jacob...K says:
"Dagmar is my techincal hero. The way she uses color and light have me convinced that she actually controls the sun :)
Her documentation of rural Georgia is beautiful and inspiring.....I have never seen the state look so beautiful"22nd October, 2007
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shiphome says:
"You can search far and wide, but I doubt that you will find anyone with the commitment and passion of Dagmar. She is an outstanding historian, and her site serves as an amazing visual documentary. Underneath it all, she is a brilliant photographer with a genuine love of her craft. As a Southerner, I find her work compelling and heartwarming. Spend some time and immerse yourself in what she has compiled here. Through her eyes, you will see an honest representation of a grand heritage, and you will discover why we should make every effort to preserve what remains."
19th October, 2007
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ricko says:
"MilkaWay has one of the most facinating sites on Flickr. What a treasure trove of images from rural Georgia. I look foward to seeing all her daily postings and envy the photo oppurtunities she has available. Cool stuff here."
21st July, 2007
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Vannah Von Sally (ARCHIVES.) says:
"Dagmar's work is phenomenal. I truly admire her 'eye' for photography.. and I wish I could fave every single photo she has here on Flickr... lol She truly is an inspiration to me. :)"
11th July, 2007
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Don in NC says:
"I absolutely agree with Terrapin Dawg. I found her site by chance and I'm slowly working my way through it. I have a great interest in history and southern culture. In addtion to being an accomplished photgrapher, her subject matter is very interesting to me. I especially appreciate the historical narratives she adds to many of her photos. Anyone with similar interests will thoughly enjoy this site."
17th May, 2007
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Terrapin Dawg says:
"Dagmar's passion for southern history and the smalltown communities throughout the south is evident by merely glancing at her photostream. Her travels, accompanied by her old Volvo station wagon and Milka(her dog), show another side of Georgia that often plays a backseat to the metro Atlanta area. From old signs to busted out church windows to abandoned stores, MilkaWay captures the true essence of the south while adding background information to her photos to help educate Flickr viewers. Take the time to look through this photostream and you won't be disappointed."
8th May, 2007