Sean Shimmel... wink back at the Reaper's photostream

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  Lisa Røstøen | Fotografix Studios says:

  "Hold on to your shorts people, you are in for one WILD ride when you view Sean's stream. His skills with photoshop are amazing and it's really wonderful seeing the world through his eyes. His photos will take you to places you've never been before and really make you want to reach out and touch them!"

  15th July, 2008

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  Velvet G says:

  "It's been a pleasure and inspiration to watch Sean learn and grow since the time I first checked out his work here on Flickr. There are artists who just have the eye and I expect to see great things in his future.
  
  It's always refreshing to see an artist doing their own thing instead of trying to emulate someone else... Sean does his own thing quite well.
  
  Looking forward to what comes next!"

  14th July, 2008

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  Kasandra16 says:

  "Sean’s god-given gift and mad skills are remarkable … he’s one of my top inspiring photographers here! You can just sense that every one of his photos is a painstakingly handmade piece of art. And, he’s a nice person to boot!
  
  Thanks for being such a generous person and an inspiration :)"

  12th July, 2008

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  Trish McCoy says:

  "Sean has a very different edge to his work. It's cleverly created making his work stand out in a very good way. His works really draw the viewer in. Any photograph that can do that says a lot about the photographer. Very amazing photography. I truly love your work."

  12th July, 2008

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  trixiebell says:

  "Sean's photostream is a pure treat for the eyes and soul! Each image is creative and magical, with stunning compostions and post processing.
  I always look forward to seeing his work and come back to view his stream often. I feel I am viewing an art show with each image!
  Sean is a truely gifted artist, and I am so thankful to be part of his flickr world and consider Sean a friend. Cheers to you Sean and thank you for sharing your talent and art with all of us!!!!"

  2nd June, 2008

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  HumanHead says:

  "Simply provocative! Every image Sean crafts comes with artistic mastery, brilliant intellect, and a true, basic, sense of tribe (family). His creative visuals often overflow into his most interesting and thought provoking narratives -- he poses some excellent philosphical points. These qualities I now frequently refer to as "Shimmel". Thank you Sean for sharing! (HH:-)"

  19th February, 2008

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  Malayrish says:

  "I cant remember how I stumbled upon Sean's stream, but oh boy, im glad I did. His pictures are not only quirky, but eye catchingly magical and just unique, distinctive. Little everyday stories and captures that bring a smile to my face, making his stream one I always come back to.
  
  the creamy textures, brilliant expressions, details down to a tea. His pictures are gifts to the soul, pure eyecandy. There's always those moments where we feel uninspired, lost in that gloom of not wanting to pick the camera, but his pictures are a reason ill never put my camera down :)
  
  thank you for being an awesome flickr friend and producing pictures
  that touch the heart, and resonate within the soul"

  9th February, 2008

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  coldmountain says:

  "I love visiting Sean's photostream. Not only does he create compelling and beautiful images, but he manages to engage me on an emotional level, time after time. And that takes skill, vision, and plenty of heart. Sometimes playful, often thought provoking, he writes some of the best descriptions too.
  
  He's one of the photographers on Flickr who makes me want to try harder, and to produce better and better work.
  
  Thanks Sean. You're an inspiration."

  9th February, 2008

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  Sandmania says:

  "Sean's creativity is of the highest quality and his biggest asset as he continues to astound and inspire everyone with the images he captures.
  
  His ability to write amazing stories to accompany his images allows the viewer to completely immerse themselves into his world and thus it gives them their own personalities.
  
  I encourage all to visit his photostream and view his extremely talented work. He brings thick atmosphere to the most ordinary locations and adds mysticism to his subjects.
  
  Thanks Sean for sharing your wonderful work."

  8th February, 2008

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  Just Jax says:

  "I was given Sean's photo stream by one of his other contacts. She told me that his work would be something that would impress me. Well, I decided to have a look and she was more than right. Sean has a technique for capturing the simplest moments of every day life and turning them into works of art. In his post processing he has a technique that's so awesome. I wish I knew what it was. :)
  Sean......you need to post more often. You have a following that won't let your photos sit for very long without comments.
  You're definitely an inspiration to me. Thanks for your warmth and compassion that shines through your photo's descriptions always."

  6th February, 2008

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  myDefinition says:

  "Seans work is immediately identifiable amongst the myriad flickr shots. His style is simple and very focused on the faces and expressions of those he loves. Once viewing you may find like I did that my eyes were mirroring those of his subjects, large wondrous and overwhelmingly peaceful.
  
  Sean's images are often accompanied by text that adds meaning or context to to the image. His stream is a digital version of the book: "chicken soup for the soul", and I visit often."

  6th February, 2008

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  . tori . says:

  "I am always excited to see new work from Sean. Whenever I meet new photographers with a creative vision I send them towards Seans work. He is always inspiring, entertaining and makes me look at my world in a new way. Thanks Sean."

  7th November, 2007

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  digimono ( Mostly Away ) says:

  "I think everyone has hit it on the nail, thank you, without a doubt, please continue!"

  30th October, 2007

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  ~Cristy~ says:

  "Sean...
  
  Evocative. Candid. Unnerving. Joyful. Surreal.
  
  The ultimate painter of light and shadow, his masterful portraits have the power to hijack the viewer's emotions and send them spinning in all directions.
  
  More than once I have been left mesmerised by the eyes of his subjects, unsettled by their intensity and at the same time enamoured by their beauty and expressiveness.
  
  Where others concentrate on the big picture, Sean brings the small detail to the foreground and makes it king and storyteller.
  
  Reading his commentaries is a treat - clearly a gifted writer as well as a talented photographer. Learning how the portraits came together, and his own feelings about them, brings my enjoyment of his work to a new level.
  
  A phenomenal flickr stream, always full of surprises."

  23rd July, 2007

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  www.jonSpotphotography.com says:

  "A big, hairy spider three inches from the snow-white toes of a little child...
  
  Such images keep me coming back again and again to see Sean Shimmel's latest masterpiece.
  
  Sean has a way of telling a story within a 5x7 area of your monitor. He forces you to go beyond the immediate and explore what a photo means, or could become. His expert use of lighting, clarity, and color adds a masterful touch to his photos and gives fledgling photographers like me something to aspire to.
  
  Beyond his obvious skill, Sean has been so helpful to me personally. He is quick to respond when I have a question or issue and has given me invaluable advice that has changed my photography.
  
  If you never have, please take a moment to look through Sean Shimmel's photos and you will see why I appreciate them, and him, so much.
  
  Thanks for everything, Sean!
  
  ~jon"

  11th July, 2007

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  Ally Byrom says:

  "Sean Shimmel
  
  Wow, what can I say? Pull up a comfy chair, pour a mellow coffee and take a journey through his photo stream. I challenge you to reach the end and not be left wanting more.
  
  I look forward to his posts and often revisit his impressive collection of simply stunning images. Its difficult to pick a favourite but I'm often tempted back for a peek at Tomb Raider, absolutely marvellous in its simplicity.
  
  What sets Sean apart from the rest is his ability to write amazing stories to accompany his photographs which tempt you to linger just that little bit longer.
  
  Great work Sean"

  26th June, 2007

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  khalilshah says:

  "Shimmel work always surprise me! His photographs are stunningly beautiful. Pure talent and creativity. Every thing is perfect in his work composition, colors and editing work is superb. In simple words his work matchless..."

  26th June, 2007

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  risquillo says:

  "Sean es un hombre muy sensible al que le apasiona la fotografía.
  Sus temas están relacionadas con el ser humano. Se puede decir que es una persona interesada en las relaciones familiares y los niños. Trabaja estupendamente las expresiones, la composición y la luz. Su interpretación del retrato es fuerte y muy personal, así como lo hacen los grandes artistas.
  Me considero muy afortunado por estar dentro de sus contactos. Julio velasco"

  25th June, 2007

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  Åsta says:

  "I first noticed sshimmel's work when he posted the Dr Seuss picture of Cassie upside down - and I just loved it! I then discovered sshimmel's extraordinary talent of telling a story through a portrait. The portraits are often very close up - and yet you can see and feel a whole story - or even a fairytale from them! On top of this, his way of doing the lighting is simply beautiful. I don't know how he does it, but he's work is truly unique, amazing and inspiring!"

  30th May, 2007

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  There is No Spoon Photography says:

  "Sean's photostream is a gift to all that have the opportunity to view it. It is also, I believe, one of his gifts to his children. Sean has a very unique ability to capture precious moments of the lives of his children, which convey many emotions. From utter joy to pain, fear and every conceivable emotion in between. These small glimpses into the lives of his children are what he gives to us. Sean's photographs are technical as well as emotional masterpieces. Sean's ability to "convey" emotion in his work says a lot about what a wonderful human being Sean is. Most of us have work, which just "evokes" emotion, Sean is the master and we are but mere students and admirers of his talent. Sean's best gift of all is to his children, for them, these photographs represent a Tribute to them from their loving father. Thanks for sharing Sean J
  -Glenn"

  11th April, 2007

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  azli jamil - my D300 is dying :-( says:

  "Sean embodies the great American values reflected in his beautiful loving photos complemented by eloquent and witty captions that would put wide smiles on your face. Just take a look at "Sir, not mister" and you would see what I mean.
  Sean, someday we will enjoy that deep dish pizza... and you're buying :-) I'll buy the coffee :P"

  10th April, 2007

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  AdreWine says:

  ""The Eyes are the Windows to a Man's Soul." And Sean has wonderfully captured these Emotions and Expressions thru' his Outstanding Photography Skills and Processing Techniques. An Amazing and Captivating Photostream! Cheers!"

  6th April, 2007

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  ToniVC says:

  "Hace poco tiempo que sigo el trabajo de Sean, pero ha sido suficiente para darme cuenta de que nos hallamos ante un fotógrafo singular. Sus retratos de niños tienen un toque distintivo que los hace únicos! Las expresiones en los rostros y el espectacular tratamiento que sabe darles les convierte en obras de arte ante las cuales es imposible permanecer indiferente."

  20th March, 2007

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  Frizztext says:

  "Surely it is dangerous for a camera-owner only to see his family, pets, flowers - but if he manages to follow his children on their way, to discover the world, the growing of his children will develop congenial with the growing of his photography.
  The pics "Golden Gloves" + "Sir, not mister" + "Apple" or "Fiberglass Fear" are examples how watching our children can help observing the world surrounding us in a more sensitive way.
  Therefore Sean Shimmel's photostream is not only a path following his kids, it's a path to notice the world with a sharpened sensibility.
  His shot titled "I can see clearly now" is like a symbol, a metapher,
  not only about what he feels using his new glasses,
  but on the other hand using his new camera too..."

  19th March, 2007

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  ©DocTony Photography says:

  "truly a gifted artist, sshimel has a way with his composition and post processing that defies words. do they make me smile? that would be an understatement sean! your work is phenomenal! really inspiring!"

  18th March, 2007

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  Nikon66 says:

  "The gamut of expressions captured in the faces seen in Sean's photographs is breathtaking. Fear, surprise, laughter, innocence, curiosity. Through the eyes of mostly children he has managed to portray a fascinating range of expression and emotion. I look forward to returning to this photostream to see what turns up next. I also congratulate him for seeing the light and switching from Canon to Nikon! :-) Keep up the good work."

  18th March, 2007

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  PedjaP says:

  "sshimmel combines a talent for capturing child's emotional world, which reminds me of Sally Mann's photography, with impressive postprocessing skills. Great work!"

  17th March, 2007

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  Sam' place says:

  "sshimmel.... que dire de shimmel ? si ce n'est que sa façon de voir la vie à travers ses enfants et des choses qui l'entourent, n'est pas très conventionnel: c'est simplement exceptionnel !!
  
  En effet, son art constiste à nous transmettre ses peurs, ses joies, ses peines et sa bonté d'esprit au travers de tableaux soigneusement exécutés et d'une grandeur valeur artistique.
  
  A chaque fois, il arrive à nous étonner un peu plus, et il est bien parti pour le faire longtemps!
  
  Sean, merci de nous faire partager ton superbe travail!"

  15th March, 2007

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  usamabhatti says:

  "I came across Sean's photostream when I saw one of his photos in a group's pool. He captures the moments perfectly and each photo shows the joys of life through the expressions of his subjects. He has a great sense of composition. His post-processing skills are exceptional and the treatment of the photos always brings out the emotions perfectly. Happy clicking ......"

  14th March, 2007

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  Jasmic says:

  "Sean has a subject, and that subject is his family. I have just looked through six pages of his images, and rarely have I seen such a feeling of love and joy shine through each and every picture. Every image that he adds to his collection reinforces this bond. As a father myself I can really understand where this is coming from, and occasionally I feel I have managed to capture something similar in one of my own pictures.
  
  The only shame is the conversion from Canon to Nikon, but I think we can let him get away with that ;-)"

  14th March, 2007

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  Sassy Walt says:

  "Sean's photo stream is full of magical moments that will turn into exquisite memories. A great vision and usage of light, which shows his talent to be flawless."

  14th March, 2007

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  Jorge Alberto Mendoza says:

  "quizas tiene pocas fotos pero se ve que tiene mucho mas talento que yo aveces no se ni como logran fotos tan perfectas"

  6th March, 2007

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  i s m a e l says:

  "I've seen your work and it's good. Believe me, It's very hard to impress me with photos, but you have accomplished just that.
  Your photos are the kind of photos that make people go "WOW" when they see it.
  I really admire your work, and I think I still have a lot to learn from you.
  Keep up the good work, and I'm sure you'll do great with your new Nikon equipment."

  6th March, 2007

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  Marchegiani_ says:

  "As a newcomer to Sean’s stream, I find myself pulled in by his technical skill, his artistic eye, and his wonderful ability to capture emotion. I dare anybody to have a look around his stream and not find inspiration. Keep up the good work, Sean – I look forward to each new addition!"

  6th March, 2007

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  wyle109 @ eileenneo arts & photography says:

  "Sean, my new friend.. you have the eye for beauty that others might not see and you make a perfectly ordinary photo to something that is so spectacular and haunting that one could not stop looking at it...You said in my testimony that I celebrate life through the joy of family and children..INDEED! And today, I celebrate the life of photography with you as you so skillfully captured the most memorable moments within a frame that is called a photo.. :)"

  5th March, 2007

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  Giuseppe Parisi says:

  "Portrait photography is one of the most difficoult branch of this art.
  Well now I can say that I have finally found a valid and creative portrait s photographer: this is sshimmel!
  
  His stream is really outstanding, he succed in mixing the traditional rules with original and new techniques developed with a tough photoshop work and a lot of talent.
  
  He really struck me, so visit, comment and fav him!
  
  Giuseppe Parisi"

  4th March, 2007

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  joeymacaroni says:

  "When I look at Sean's photography, three things shine through: his love for his kids, his love for God, and pure talent! His images provoke thought, challenging the viewer to look beyond the surface and to see life as it really is. He belongs to the club where every snapshot of family life, every anecdote, and every story about fatherhood is a work of art. It's what I hope to portray when I myself have children. Keep up the good work!"

  4th March, 2007

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  boadiceafairy says:

  "Sean's photostream is a vision of a child's magical/simple life - for those who have not forgotten the child inside them :)"

  4th March, 2007

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  jess.oatman says:

  "Sean has one of the most creative photostreams that I have come across. His ability to capture his subjects in the most unique way astounds me. He has a gift for creating breathtakingly beautiful photos. Each and every time I view a picture of his it blows me away. I know that I can go to his stream for the most speechless photos. His work is just amazing!! One look at his stream and you will be hooked!"

  3rd March, 2007

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  borealnz says:

  "I first discovered Sean's beautiful photostream when I used one of his stunning photos as our daily icon at The World Through My Eyes.
  His portraits are especially wonderful, he manages to capture so much emotion with his lens. As well as great photos his captions are brilliant!!
  Keep up the good work Sean!!"

  3rd March, 2007

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  SuperKarmen says:

  ""..A different point of view. I like his pictures, the light. the composition.
  A fascinating and impressive work!!""

  3rd March, 2007

Name:

Sean Shimmel

Joined:

February 2006

Hometown:

Miami, Florida

Currently:

Chicagoland, USA

I am:

Male and Taken

Occupation:

Photographer

Website:

Time Stand Still Studio