"NOTHING IS WHAT IT APPEARS TO BE"

I am an avid amateur photographer since 2005 when my dear friend Pieter introduced me to the world of photo blogging. I have been a junky ever since.
It has given me a wonderful hobby because I have learned to see things from a different perspective and, what's even more exciting: through fotolog and flickr I got to know so many new friends, not only virtual but I got to meet them in real life too, on meetups all over the country, beyond the border and even across the oceans. They inspire me in so many ways, of course through the photos that they share, but also through their personalities and their friendship!
Though not completely sure what subjects appeal to me the most, I think I have found that landscapes is not one of them. I am very comfortable in trying to capture architectural detail from a different point of view. Looking up is one of the things I always do when exploring my surroundings and often this results in surprising images.
I want to thank all those that stop by my stream and take the time to comment or drop a note. Please keep on sharing your wonderful photos! I hope to be able to stop by all of your streams, too.......
Take care! Caroline
"IF YOU MEET SOMEONE WITHOUT A SMILE, GIVE HIM YOURS"
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To contact me, either write me a flickr mail or try carolinecastendijk@gmail.com
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My roots lie in this colorful country

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My first photo book is hot from the press....check it out!!!!
LOOK By Caroli... My view on the world... By Caroline Castendijk Book Preview
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Enjoy Venice like I did, see it through my eyes.
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Venice
Venice in detail .......By Caroline Castendijk Book Preview
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Join me on my South African safari and see the magnificent
wild life that I captured with my lens.
SOUTH AFRICAN ... By Carol...
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Want to see it from my point of view? Check out my latest book!
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All photography is copyright © Caroline Castendijk. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. None of these photographs may be reproduced and/or disclosed publicly in any way, shape or form without the written permission of Caroline Castendijk. Write me at flickr mail if you wish to use one of my images.

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Testimonials (5)
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MiChaH says:
"Caroline is an amazing photographer. She is an expert in detail and she has the eye...! I dont fav her anymore because all her pictures are fav's to me... I'm looking forward to see her again on a meet-up because she's also a very nice person."
12th October, 2008
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jazzpic says:
"©© Carootje shows us the world around her in a unique and framed way. It is always a pleasure to see day to day things from a slightly different and fresh perspective and I think that is what makes her photography so great. I am glad to have found her on flickr and strongly recommend her photostream."
8th February, 2008
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Don Pedro de Carrion de los Condes says:
"Carootje has a perceptive eye for the things around her. Her photos show a keen interest in the form and colours of the scène. One of the rare abilities of Carootje is to illustrate the object by only showing you a detail which says it all. She is never afraid to experimenting and often displays unusual angles of sight. Her photos are more than often a surprise. Apart from that she is a very nice person and a good friend."
20th September, 2007
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Tasi Hamrook says:
"Wow. Great photographer. What can I say. Keep up the good "play". Wonderful, wonderful life."
25th July, 2007
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warnaz says:
"carootje sees what the world shows her and she sure knows how to show that to us!"
29th December, 2006











