-At This Party-

I don't want to be the only one here
Telling all the secrets --

Filling up all the bowls at this party,
Taking all the laughs.

I would like you
To start putting things on the table
That can also feed the soul
The way I do.

That way
We can invite

A hell of a lot more
Friends.


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ACT GREAT. ALWAYS ACT GREAT.
And so I might not add you as a contact right away as I need to process at first why are you adding me, what moves you; in essence, who you are. Good things grow over time.



Dalmatica. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble and attempts what is above its strength." Thomas A. Kempis

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    Alan Wentworth says:

    "I really enjoy following Dalmatica's visual explorations as she travels across the world with her trusty Leica, and superhero Jaganatha.

    She's a super-positive force here on Flickr, and a good friend. I'm glad our paths have crossed.

    Thanks for sharing your photos with us, Mariana."

    16th June, 2008

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    only-connect says:

    "Your work has totally enhanced the quality of my life. I love the joy, beauty, and artistry you bring forth in your photographs. It's infectious. You inspire me!"

    30th May, 2008

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    skinjester says:

    "it takes someone with a special eye and heart to show me what I'd never seen before but was right in front of me."

    16th May, 2008

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    rocky_horror_addict says:

    "Dis chick got class"

    27th March, 2008

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    rajue says:

    "Mariana is a creative artist with a wonderful photostream full of excellent robot shots. She's also very friendly and it's always a pleasure to be in contact with her."

    3rd March, 2008

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    Jean-François Juteau says:

    "Behind this bright and beautiful woman... is hiding a cute little girl who likes to play... photography is the game."

    21st July, 2007

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    desiretofire : music is the shape of silence says:

    "I love Dalmatica style and person. She is really gentle and kind girl.
    Love the way she writes, the way she shots.

    Her shots tell always a story, I love to listen to.

    all the best

    p"

    12th March, 2007

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    kirstiecat says:

    "Mariana: beautiful, wise, wondrous. She has an understanding of so many things, which is why her camera eye is so vivid."

    11th February, 2007

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    Cirano says:

    "After a long time away, coming back to Mariana’s photostream makes me feel like a child in a toyshop… and I’m not referring just to one of her favourite subjects (robots and toys)!!
    Amazed by the kaleidoscope of colors and perspectives coming out of her imagination, it’s always a pleasure for me to have some fun on her private playground!
    So what are you waiting for? Come and play!"

    17th January, 2007

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    fengschwing says:

    "Take a look at Dalmatica's pictures and see a woman who is not only living her life exactly how she wants to but with great grace, kindness, generosity of spirit and an indestructible sense of fun. She broke her rose tinted glasses and threw 'em away, she doesn't need them.
    Plus there are robots.
    Did I mention the robots?"

    15th December, 2006

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    Project 404 says:

    "Mariana is a top bird.

    Mess with her and you mess with me."

    8th December, 2006

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    JKönig says:

    "passion. fearlessness. poetry. love. humor. art. spirit. dirt. vision. hope. life.

    i have to stop myself here, because i could go on and on about the reasons i love dipping my toes into the river of mariana's stream. it's filled with SO MUCH LIFE, it takes my breath away. i had the honor of meeting her, and saw for myself just how much spirit this woman has. it's powerful, it's visceral, and it's so very very evident in her work. the light bursting forth from darkness, the skills when it comes to composition and color -- she's an amazing talent, but even moreso, she's a fine, fine human."

    13th November, 2006

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    ArcherPhoto says:

    "Como todo el mundo ha escrito esto en inglés, yo lo escribiré en castellano. Las fotos de Dalmatica son estupendas. Tiene un ojo especial para sacar partido a muchas cosas que quedan inadvertidas para todos los demás, logrando, además de la sorpresa, un estupendo efecto estético.
    As long as everyone wrote this in English, I will write it in Spanish. Dalmatica's photos are awesome. She's got a knack finding things that remain unnoticed for everyone else, getting, besides the surprise, a remarkable aestethic effect."

    7th November, 2006

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    I'll fight you for that sandwich says:

    "Damlmatica has a cool handle , lots of robots and heaps of scrap metal.

    Flickr needs more users like her."

    15th October, 2006

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    Jaganatha says:

    "witnessing the quantum leaps
    of capturing each moment
    here and there
    has been more
    than inspirational.

    you take all
    that see
    to a beautfiul
    place."

    26th September, 2006

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    André Takeda says:

    "Life can be magic. You only need an eye like this. Always surprising, always lovely."

    25th July, 2006

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    torbakhopper says:

    "i can't believe it's taken me so long to write a testimonial for dalmatica's stream

    her work is moving on so many different levels and filled with visible spirit.

    as a contributor to the camera haiku pool, she has helped define the art form with her creativity and focused eye.
    as a traveler, she brings back news from places i've never been.
    as a city dweller, she captures moments and spaces and places in time that provoke thought and interest.
    as a contact, she graces my own pages with thoughtful responses and delightful insights.

    take some time in this stream and you will find soul.

    thanks for being an important part of my daily flickr world, m"

    14th July, 2006

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    inklake says:

    ""What These Feet Have Seen" is the first photo I ever saw from Mariana. It's a favourite that I keep returning to. Front page of her wonderful "Human" set, it just keeps talking and talking to me. :) I love the division between human and robot she makes because Mariana is a deeply human photographer who knows very well how to operate a highly intelligent machine - the camera."

    15th June, 2006

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