January 24: (Twitter 365): 24 of 365 - To Be The Sad Man

By day, a mild mannered multimedia director but by night a super-heroic rock photographer armed with lens, attitude and a vast collection of black tee shirts!

Currently, preparing for my first gallery exhibition called 'Three Songs, No Flash'.

My photography is strictly copyrighted. If you would like to use an image, shoot me an email. I usually say yes... so be cool about it and so will I. Respect hey?

My Kit:
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon Lens EF L 24-70mm f/2.8 USM
Canon Lens EF L 70-200mm f/4 USM
Canon Lens EF L 24-105mm f/4 USM
Canon Lens EF 50mm 1:1.4
Canon Speedlite 430EX II

In the beginning...
Retired: Canon EOS-450D
Retired: Canon EOS-400D
Retired: Canon Lens EF-S 10-22mm 1:3.5-4.5 USM
Retired: Canon Lens EF-S 17-85mm USM

Find Me Online:

Three Songs, No Flash
Visceral Industry
Twitter
Facebook
Last FM
Clandestine Manifesto
Desktop Magazine

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    [ " OMINOUS " ] says:

    "J Boy keeps me updated On the Good things ...

    Brother You must be the man with better taste

    can i get some Lightroom lessons from You?

    Rock and Roll."

    18th November, 2010

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    CHASING_FRAMES says:

    "Hellblazer (John) Inspires me his web designs look fantastic and his live music photography is as far as I'm concerned a high standard and he proves to me that sometimes working your butt off does pay off ! I invite you to check out his work"

    28th February, 2010

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    weirdoldhattie says:

    "I sometimes wonder if the guy ever sleeps. Surely the camera is being clicked 24/7. Which is great for the rest of us because his stream is always fresh and inspiring. Loved it from the first day I saw it."

    16th December, 2009

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    somefool ∴ Matt Maber says:

    "Takes amazing urban Melbourne scenes with great colours and an eye for a crop. Honestly an inspiration."

    13th March, 2009

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    +gAbY+ says:

    "Your photos of the city, or may be it would be more correct to say Your vision of your city is just glorious.
    You see what others dont.
    The buildings, the little corners, the streets and cables, the shops and rubbish.
    I really enjoy looking at your photos.
    Very very good."

    15th January, 2009

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    *Kirrie says:

    "If you want to see Melbourne behind the pretty travel agent photos Hellblazer's photostream is a must view. He documents all of Melbourne leaving no stone unturned! :)"

    7th September, 2008

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    Penny B. Dreadful says:

    "I really have to stop myself from adding all of his photos as favourites!! Hellblazer's really got an amazing eye - his photos make me fall in love with Melbourne time after time and inspire me to go out and see the wonderful alleys and slices of life that he experiences. This is definitely one instance where life and art have merged as one. Thank you for your wonderful photography."

    10th July, 2007

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    oliverwales. says:

    "John has given me a direction in my life, truely. Now, I'm only 15, but his attitude to his work and the world is inspiring. I've been an on - and - off web designer for the past 4 years and seeing the work that John does, and how he runs his business tells me that I can do the same. Sure it takes a bit of hard effort, but at least I'll be doing what I love to do.

    Thanks John."

    1st April, 2006

Name:
John Raptis
Joined:
October 2004
Hometown:
Melbourne
Currently:
Melbourne, Australia
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Multimedia Designer
Website:
Visceral Industry
Email:
dogmatic [at] gmail.com