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I'm from a long-time a fan of photography. Activities that I have practiced with care and perseverance in the years from 1963 to 1973. Member of the "Gruppo Fotografico Genovese" founded by Giuseppe Goffis, at the time one of the best-known Italian amateurs, in those years I have participated in various amateur photo contests in Italy and foreign countries obtaining several awards.

You can see some of my works of that period in this sets of my photostream :

Music from darkness # 13. ............. .Pontedecimo - Giovi
“Music from darkness” click here..........................“My old works” click here
Rugby - 8
“An old rugby match” click here

From 1974 to 2005 I practiced amateur activity in "passive" mode due to work commitments as industrial manager. During this period of great business the hobby for photography was practiced exclusively during the holidays and some travel. However, the passion is never stifled and by 2005, the year of my retirement , I resumed practicing this hobby with great enthusiasm and care considering that photography could be an expression of art and not just a technical process.
In the early years the reportage was the area for me. All images were in black and white to the realization of what I have done in autonomy developing and printing with my own darkroom.

Since 2003 I switched to digital and use the normal electronic systems for processing images.

I love the colours and I have no nostalgia for black-and-white, today I consider it a manipulation. I used the black and white when color was technically unacceptable.

By the end of 2005 I am present with my personal pages here on Flickr site under the pseudonym "cienne45".

Some statistics from the site (updated to November 30, 2012) :
- published photos nr. 8.200
- collections nr. 205
- views nr. 2.254.556

I work occasionally with “Meridiani Montagne” Magazine.

A collection of my images on the cemetery of Staglieno in Genoa is present on the site dedicated to Fabrizio de André "Creza de ma – Fabrizio De André, Genova e altre storie”
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I am a Nikon Photographer. You can see my web site here:
www.nikonphotographers.it/carlonatale

NPA card

Photos of cienne45 (3)

  • CONCORSO FOTOGRAFICO http://www.lab.leica-camera.it/jspleica/scheda.jsp?n=4223 by Alessandra Palamara
  • IL FOTOGRAFO di Gennaio 2010 by IL FOTOGRAFO | Sprea editori
  • Follow Friday- July 2 Non contact's by whitepuffycloud
 

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  • ............. 3 Points & 1/2 by fotoguggi >> >>> thank you all
  • Fantastic colors that nature has provided for these flowers. by scorpion 13 /
  • Fior di carta - Elicriso lucido - Helichrysum bracteatum by cinzia_t
  • A song for me by GemElle Photography
  • Moon Cactus by Bill Gracey
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  • Volando verso la vittoria.. Flying to victory.. by filipporonny2012
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    allegra_ says:

    "Quello che fa la differenza tra un fotografo qualsiasi ed uno di successo è l`anima che esprime emozione...Di fatto vedere il mondo attraverso la camera richiede sensibilità artistica, il gusto per il bello, senso d`armonia,saper giocare con la luce e l`ombra, vibrare con il colore...Tutto questo è espresso con maestria nelle composizioni di Carlo Natale; spesso quando osservo i suoi quadri mi
    sento in sintonia con il suo universo, mi inebrio con i suoi riflessi, viaggio in luoghi misteriosi, dentro i quali vivo forti emozioni, solo cliccando la sua pagina. È una grande gioia averlo conosciuto in Flickr e costatare come è possibile comunicare profondamente attraverso il linguaggio della fotografia.
    "Grazie, Carlo per essermi amico!

    What makes the difference between a standard photographer and a successful one is a soul that expresses emotion. Seeing the world through the camera lens requires artistic sensibility, a taste for beauty, a sense of harmony, knowing how to play with light and shadow, make colors come alive. All of this is expressed in Carlo Natale's compositions. When I look at his pictures I feel in touch with his universe, I am thrilled by his reflexes, I travel through mysterious places in which I live strong emotions, when I click on his page. It is a great joy to have found him in Flickr and to know how one can communicate through the language of photography. Thank you Carlo, for being my friend!"

    22nd January, 2008

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    Southernpixel - Alby Headrick says:

    "Carlo Natale is one of my favorite Photographers on Flickr ! His
    "Reflection of light" set is wonderful . He is chronicling Italy as it is and how the past is today ! I do not check his stream everyday. But I am sure to go his wonderful Photography when I need a break. When I need to go away on a little mental vacation. Thank you Carlo you have Brighten my life, with your Excellent Photography and your kind and generous comments to my flickring. Is not Flickr so great that I can meet a friend on the other side the planet, with the common goal of bring JOY to all !"

    26th February, 2007

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    Naylé says:

    "Carlo, hai delle foto stupende come ti hanno detto prima vedere queste foto si capice come è fatta la persona.. Bravo..Complimenti!"

    10th April, 2006

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    Bev and Steve says:

    "While I have never met Carlo, I feel I know his spirit through the wonderful images that he captures of his native Liguria. He is able to show the delicacies of nature and the power of industry beautifully. Thanks for sharing!"

    16th February, 2006

Name:
Carlo Natale
Joined:
September 2005
I am:
Male and Taken
Email:
cienne45 [at] yahoo.it