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davidgardener's photostream
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My name is David, a 28-year old amateur photographer from Surrey, UK. I graduated with Honours in Environmental Biology and my passions include travelling and nature, as well as photography. My dream would be to one day own my own gallery/shop.
All rights reserved © David Gardener 2004-2011
Please ask my permission before using my images for any purpose.
I have signed up to the Getty Images 'Request to Licence' scheme. I have also provided my images on a commercial basis to third parties around the world. If you wish to contact me regarding the use of one of my images, please do so via Flickr.
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In June 2011 I joined the US-based Fine Art America site.
I support the work of Fine Art America - search for africa prints and new york prints amongst thousands of others.
In March 2011 I joined the UK-based Photo4Me online community.
Several of my images are now being used by Schmap, the online travel guide - many thanks to Emma Williams for her interest in my images. Visit Schamp Online
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I've been called a postcard photographer and I'm quite happy with that description. I like simple, colourful, emotive images that do nothing but celebrate what was beautiful enough or interesting enough for me to want to take the picture in the first place.
Aside from cropping an image to re-focus the attention, or sampling in black-and-white, I do as little as possible to adjust my images. Some of my older images are digitised versions of original 35mm prints, while all subsequent additions are digital.
While I appreciate the skill of HDR as a digital art-form, I do believe it is different to genuine photography, and is not really for me.
I'll make no denial that I am desperate to have some of my images featured on Explore!
Reached 1,000 images in February 2011.
My world travels to date (not including the UK)
My Flickr image of the month: NOVEMBER
My most 'interesting' image
davidgardener's favorite photos from other Flickr members (169)
Contacts (252)
Groups (50)
- Stones.. (by admin invitation) ~ P1/A2 640 photos, 649 members
- l'espace de vie ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 699 photos, 527 members
- Exquisite Obscurities 5,123 photos, 1,263 members
- Sexy Cityscapes 311 photos, 220 members
- NATURE'S PRIME (post 1 award 4) Contest: Hugs & Kisses-ENTER 195,554 photos, 13,910 members
- Baby animals 23,275 photos, 3,233 members
- Flickr Bronze Award, Level 1 ~ Post 1, Award 5. 642,462 photos, 33,205 members
- Secrets Of Explore 967 photos, 2,228 members
- African Safari 60,840 photos, 3,342 members
- Great Apes 4,809 photos, 544 members
- Mountain Gorillas 1,556 photos, 313 members
- Rwanda 3,146 photos, 240 members
- show me your best pic ever 1,157 photos, 156 members
- Turismo en Argentina 822 photos, 52 members
- Chile 112,449 photos, 6,468 members
- Egypt 38,893 photos, 5,082 members
- Desert 34,281 photos, 3,757 members
- artland 334,072 photos, 25,144 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper in use NO PEOPLE 432,092 photos, 43,903 members
- Petra of Jordan 4,736 photos, 500 members
- Kingdom of Jordan 19,131 photos, 1,429 members
- 10 Million Photos 8,581,788 photos, 60,740 members
- Better Than Good - Level 2 (p1/a5) Sweeper in use 37,476 photos, 5,893 members
- Viajar / Travel 49,760 photos, 1,574 members
- CHURCHES & HOUSES OF WORSHIP 110,311 photos, 9,024 members
- Mosques and Minarets 34,908 photos, 5,191 members
- Mostar 1,316 photos, 269 members
- The beautiful Mediterranean 57,651 photos, 3,328 members
- Malta & Gozo 17,989 photos, 1,562 members
- Views: 1250 4,177 photos, 3,181 members
- ★★★Shutter Bug - Photos of the year 2011★★★ 773,009 photos, 22,213 members
- UAE PHOTONATION 3,751 photos, 485 members
- UAE BEST 9,201 photos, 3,697 members
- Dubai 18,322 photos, 2,049 members
- Dubai today 15,486 photos, 3,521 members
- EyeWalks Klub 34,786 photos, 3,211 members
- Waterfalls 94,508 photos, 14,035 members
- Canada from Sea to Sea 167,694 photos, 6,002 members
- Built environments 6,117 photos, 173 members
- Sudamérica/América do Sul/South America (Post 1; Award 3). 18,652 photos, 4,029 members
- Favorites: 35 3,105 photos, 2,257 members
- My Gear And Me #7 - Diamond Elite Selection (Only Invited!) 27,535 photos, 2,641 members
- 1000+ Best Places On Earth 24,195 photos, 2,606 members
- **Super best shots on flickr**/ P1, A 3 ! NO COMMENT=BAN! 121,179 photos, 5,736 members
- My Gear And Me #6 - Platinum Exclusive Selection (P1A5 Invited!) 33,947 photos, 3,198 members
- My Gear and Me #5 - Gold Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 44,549 photos, 4,348 members
- My Gear and Me #4 - Silver Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 58,707 photos, 5,040 members
- **I love Argentina** (Post 1 Award 3) 15,288 photos, 1,049 members
- My Gear and Me #3 - Bronze Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 79,279 photos, 5,916 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 188,119 photos, 17,042 members
Galleries (14)
- Urban 4 2 photos
- Outdoors 7 12 photos
- Outdoors 6 12 photos
- Outdoors 5 12 photos
- Wildlife 3 12 photos
Testimonials (4)
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mitko_denev says:
"David Gardener has an eye for the beauty in the world. His photos create a comprehensive portrait of the countries he has been to. Looking at them my wandernlust feeling grows stronger and stronger. Many thanks for sharing!"
20th December, 2010
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vustyle says:
"I think I added more of your photos than anyone else's to my favorite list. You have a great sense of space, color, dimension, and how to place yourself at the right place, time, angle for just that perfect shot.
But it's more than that, since each of your photos have a theme you're subconsciously trying to convey. I think that's what make your photos so special."23rd January, 2010
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Edmontonenthusiast (gone!) says:
"davidgardner is a talented photographer that has taken many surprisingly good photos of places around the world. The USA, Asia, Europe and on. Very artistic of a photographer."
23rd March, 2009
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Brandon Godfrey says:
"David Gardener has the eye of the photographer. Having a browse through his photostream is like a brief glimpse of the world. From the old world buildings of Europe to the modern towers of Dubai and New York City, It seems David has covered it all.
What i enjoy most about david's photostream is his style. His pictures are nothing short of iconic, and the scenes he captures are inspriring. One of my favorite photo's by David is Manhatten Skyline.
I would just like to say, your photos are great david! I will continue to browse your photostream on a regular basis. Cheers from Victoria B.C"10th March, 2009
- Name:
- Dave
- Joined:
- December 2008
- Currently:
- Surrey, United Kingdom
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Specialist IT Consultant