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Kurt
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Hi, thanks for checking out my profile/photostream. You can find me on Facebook too. Use my email to look me up: orionmystery at gmail dot com
I shoot mainly macro and also a bit of landscape and events.
My Macro Photography Tips/Blog : Up Close With Nature - is here:
orionmystery.blogspot.com
My non-macro blog is here:
om-photography.blogspot.com/
My 2010 faves:
1. IMG_8145 copy, 2. Rudolph the red nosed bug!, 3. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5083487264/, 4. Food, sex and TV???....:D IMG_4897 merged copy, 5. Face to face with a tortoise beetle : D IMG_4839 copy, 6. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4725681457/, 7. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5165936699/, 8. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5151377276/, 9. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5214439424/, 10. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4971126714/, 11. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5075345196/, 12. IMG_4641 copy, 13. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/5064159081/, 14. IMG_4691 copy, 15. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4702687999/, 16. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4774121197/, 17. flickr.com/photoshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/orionmyster..., 18. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4682065232/, 19. IMG_6305 copy, 20. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4937869998/, 21. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4937868312/, 22. IMG_0815stack copy, 23. IMG_7440 7441 stk copy, 24. IMG_0880 copy, 25. IMG_9063 copy, 26. flickr.com/photos/9353033@N05/4528093792/, 27. IMG_9990 copy, 28. www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/5082891005/in/set-7215..., 29. MPE65 snake shot!!! IMG_4467 copy, 30. www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/4810657129/in/set-7215..., 31. IMG_0249 copy, 32. IMG_9996 copy, 33. Beetles Invasion :D, 34. www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/5198361018/in/set-7215..., 35. IMG_5578 copy, 36. IMG_3058stk copy
My 2009 faves:
Mostly taken with a 40D, MP-E65 1X-5X macro lens, and MT-24EX Twin Flash with DIY Diffuser:
orionmystery.blogspot.com/2010/04/quick-update-on-cup-dif...
1. IMG_3393 copy, 2. IMG_3180 copy, 3. My hair looks nice? (IMG_2394 copy), 4. IMG_0264dt copy, 5. Hover fly - Let's Dance series (IMG_9077 copy), 6. IMG_9157 8 9 stack, 7. IMG_8458 copy, 8. IMG_7897 copy, 9. IMG_7287 copy, 10. IMG_7598 copy, 11. IMG_7004 copy, 12. IMG_6683 copy, 13. Microdon auroscutatus Curran IMG_5491 copy, 14. Crimson Dropwing, male (IMG_4916 copy), 15. IMG_5001 copy, 16. Weevil taking off (IMG_4672 copy), 17. Pink Is In series 1/3: IMG_8385 copy, 18. IMG_1856, 19. IMG_9349web, 20. pink dragon reflection, 21. IMG_4549 copy, 22. 4" away from a wild snake :D (IMG_4318 copy), 23. Trap jaw ant (IMG_3940 copy), 24. IMG_3943 copy, 25. IMG_0103 copy
My Macro Blog:
orionmystery.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-macro-rig-then-and-n...
If you are interested in using my image, please send me a flickr mail.
I enjoy nature photography esp macro. I shoot for events, wedding and special functions as well.
I bought my first camera, a Minolta Point & Shoot before I went for a 2-week solo trip to New Zealand, in Jan, 1996. Not too long after that, I upgraded to a Minotal SLR (film) 700si. I had a Tamron 90 SP 1:1 lens too at that time, but never got into macro photography. Maybe it's because film processing cost could get quite hefty.
I bought my DSLR, a Nikon D80 and a new Tamron 90 SP 1:1 macro lens in July 17, 2007, and started doing macro photography since then. It's tough shooting macro but I am loving it.
My Gear:
July 2007 - Dec 2008
Nikon D80
Tamron SP90 F2.8 macro lens
Tamron 17-50 F2.8
Raynox DCR250
SB800 speedlight
Dec 2008 till now
Canon 40D
Canon MP-E65 1X - 5X Macro Lens
Canon MT-24EX Twin Flash
Canon 580 EXII speedlight
Tamron 17-50 F2.8
Hakuba LH1 Flash Bracket
OC-E3 cable
Visited Countries Map from TravelBlog
Photos of Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com) (46)
Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com)'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (362)
Contacts (880)
Groups (50)
- Herpetology / Everything REPTILIAN 35,203 photos, 2,296 members
- Snakes of The World 7,937 photos, 1,053 members
- Herp Photography 42,292 photos, 2,776 members
- Lizard 17,963 photos, 4,994 members
- TROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 7,232 photos, 270 members
- Ancient Forests - The Biodiversity Project 5,511 photos, 275 members
- Insect Identification Help Group 7,906 photos, 1,777 members
- wasps, Wasps, and more WASPS! (for the Hymenoptera junky!) 808 photos, 103 members
- Passion for b and w 2,916 photos, 434 members
- Pompilidae (Hymenoptera) 320 photos, 63 members
- Makro-Welten - Worlds of Macro 3,727 photos, 477 members
- Collembola/Springtails from around the world 2,317 photos, 166 members
- Malaysian Birds 464 photos, 27 members
- Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 4,630 photos, 2,367 members
- Flickr Photo Story (Slide Show Only) 1,309 photos, 526 members
- KL Nature Outers 8,165 photos, 295 members
- The Neighborhood Ecologist 6,745 photos, 277 members
- The Motley Pixel: All Photogs Welcome! 5,757 photos, 246 members
- Nature's Wonder 11,438 photos, 579 members
- * Animals in Zoos & Parks (post 1 ~ comment 1) 31,846 photos, 2,154 members
- THE BEST MACROS LEVEL 1: Post 1 and AWARD 4 or get BANNED 16,997 photos, 1,694 members
- Spectacular Animals (Invite Only) Vote For February's Best 73,637 photos, 9,428 members
- THE NATURES ~ GREEN PEACE / Post 1 Award 3 39,817 photos, 3,510 members
- "PHOTOGRAPHERS" GONE WILD - P1/A2 (MANDATORY) SWEEPER RUNNING 710,538 photos, 38,957 members
- Luarbiasa Photography 20,507 photos, 848 members
- Macro Extreme (Invited Photos Only!) 3,835 photos, 865 members
- **Macro-Life**NEW COMP OPEN** 36,290 photos, 2,500 members
- "World Nature & Wildlife Closeup" Post 1/C3 214,550 photos, 8,873 members
- MuLti MeGa ShOt Anky&Gov{ invite only } 5,065 photos, 927 members
- Sunset light 38,759 photos, 7,974 members
- NATURE'S BEST 677,392 photos, 19,640 members
- The Ruby Awards/INVITED PICS ONLY!/P1&C2 74,348 photos, 15,413 members
- The World Around Us: "Mother Nature's Best" P1 Award2 8,710 photos, 778 members
- Jalan2 Cari Foto 10,120 photos, 411 members
- cRAzY aBoUT naTuRE * AWARDS * (Invited Photos Only) 20,109 photos, 3,163 members
- cRAzY aBoUT naTuRE (Read the Rules) 189,923 photos, 8,224 members
- The Perfect Picture 2,498 photos, 316 members
- CITRIT,Best of yours! / Invited shots only/comment 2 / 299,253 photos, 30,178 members
- Arthropods - Esthetics 2,702 photos, 392 members
- Monsters and beauties in the world of insects 5,523 photos, 1,209 members
- Macros de Naturaleza - Macros of Nature (Post 1, comment 3) 96,412 photos, 6,945 members
- The Best Macro Photos 6,646 photos, 502 members
- "►Incredible Shots◄" (Post 1 - Award 2) 4,800 photos, 437 members
- ReDynamix 1,400 photos, 104 members
- V.I.P - Very Important PHOTOS 94,937 photos, 6,858 members
- Super Macro Photography 6,824 photos, 1,019 members
- Very Flickr (P.1/ C.3) Icon Contest : Flower is open~ 87,472 photos, 7,252 members
- Moth Magic ( Post 2 Comment 2 ) 4,615 photos, 520 members
- * ALL KINDS OF MACROS & CLOSE-UPS (POST 1~AWARD 1) 101,081 photos, 4,435 members
- Not Your Normal Bug (Moderated Pool) Post 1, Award 2 6,930 photos, 857 members
Testimonials (12)
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Casseris says:
"Kurts photostream is like an exercise in Macro Masterclass. Viewing his photos will give you a show of the small world of insects in a new and wonderful light.
He definitely has mastered all aspects of macro and continues to delight the visual senses artistically and technically."14th June, 2010
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tropicaLiving - Jessy Eykendorp says:
"Mastering the extreme macrography, Kurt is consistently produce a first class images which always leave all of us in awestricken..he is also a great landscaper, fully tallented and trully a great photographer. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your wonderful image..keep it up and all the best in 2010~!"
1st January, 2010
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John Hightower says:
"Kurt always blows my mind completely with his photos, whether it's his absolutely astounding macros or others. He has an eye for composition, color and detail I constantly learn from, and have for years. When he comments on one of my own photos I regard it as coming from a real Master of the art. :-)
Thanks, Kurt, for being my teacher, contact and Flickr friend. Keep up your amazing work, and thank you for sharing it with us! :-)"5th December, 2009
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Matteo Malagutti says:
"I had a deep look at almost all of Kurt's images, and there I found a completely new way of conceiving Macro Photography.
With his images he brings us in a world that would be completely unknown otherwise and he does that very uncommonly, not just showing colorful tiny realities as their very appearance suggests they should be represented, but revising and interpreting them from what I would call a "human point of view". All of those insects, spiders and flies look like they've got their own character, their own personality, telling a different story in every single image."29th November, 2009
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ibrahem N. ALNassar says:
"""What can i say about this man...The great orionmystery(Kurt_G)
He is very talented and his work is really awesome and very special, thank you so much for being my contact! i am always happy to see your magical work dear i am proud that you are part of my Flickr world.
I just want to say!!!
You are fantastic!!!"""20th August, 2009
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surapon01 says:
"Kurt is one of the best EXTREEM MACRO PHOTOGRAPHER in this world. He put his artistic ability and technological Know how--In to his Creative Arts works.
That are the A +++ Arts works.
Surapon Sujjavanich, AIA, CPS/ Gold Member."2nd August, 2009
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liewwk - www.liewwkphoto.com says:
"Kurt is amazing macro photographer and he also my mentor of macro photography. His willingness to share his knowledge from technical and theory really help those who interest in macro shooting alot.
I also respect his patient to get "perfect" picture, for those who go outing with Kurt will know... he is just AMAZING"5th March, 2009
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lordmint says:
"Kurt @ Orionmystery is such an amazing macro photographer. I admire his dedication and tireless effort to improve his photography skills. His photos are awesome even during his pre-MPE days. He has since converted from Nikon to Canon for the legendary macro setup, the MPE-65 and MT24. It shows his dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to move on to the next plateau, alongside the great macro photographers, globally. I hope his macro works get recognized, not only in this region, but globally. He very well deserves it!"
2nd March, 2009
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SMB(spidermanbryce) says:
"A brilliant macro Photographer! but also has a great personalty, your work is amazing, also just want to say thanks for all the help and info/advice!
Cheers
Bryce"2nd March, 2009
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Metalz says:
"What can I say anymore? I admired his work. Even can called him Macro sifu."
10th December, 2008
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ComputerHotline says:
"You makes some great macrophotography.
Continue like it."12th November, 2008
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InSectHunter says:
"Love the Macro shot you had done. Their composition is uncommon and refreshing. Keep shooting. Turn them into ART PIECES. Sell them to collectors who are interested in insects. Keep finding them, those unique world, present it!"
14th August, 2008