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***MODELS WANTED***
At the moment I am pushing a new technique called 'Bokeh Panorma'* and I want to use the effect more with people. If you are interested in modelling for this experimental technique and having some unique looking portraits done then drop me a mail. You can see some examples I have done so far here.

* What is a 'Bokeh Panorama'?: It is a technique where a shallow depth of field lens is used (wide open). A set of images are taken (like a panoramic scene but close to the subject) and they are stitched together to simulate a wide lens with extremely shallow depth of field. It gives a rather three dimensional feel to the image with great subject isolation and dreamy backgrounds.

A camera & lens to get this effect in one shot would either be astronomically large / heavy / expensive or just physically impossible.

About my photography
The best way I can describe my photography is experimental. The reason why I am drawn to it so much is all the potential it has for different techniques, effects and shooting styles.

Cameras
Currently I mostly shoot with a DSLR and a couple of prime lenses but I have gone through a lot of different equipment from pin hole cameras to dedicated digital infrared. I have a habit of funding new toys by selling old ones which I soon miss and often regret, I will try to cut that out. Some of my most notable lost loves are:

● Hasselblad 500c/m & 80mm Planar T*
● Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S
● Canon 50mm f/1.2 L
● Canon 40D (converted to IR only)

I had good reasons for selling / swapping those at the time but I often wish I still had them. Here is list of some of the things I would like to have (or a play with):

● Mamiya C330 + 80mm f/2.8
● Mamiya 645 + 80mm f/1.9
● Fuji GX617
● Nikon D700 - converted to IR only
● Nikkor 24mm f/1.4
● Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S
● Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 NOCT
● Nikkor 200mm f/2
● Nikkor 300mm f/2

Projects (In Progress or Planned)
Here are some projects I would like to play with regarding photography. Some I have already started and some need some more equipment before I get going.

● Lens Blur - Making shallow depth of field with masks and Photoshop filters.
● Tutorial Book - Bokeh Panoramas (In progress - Blurb)
● Time Lapse - night / tilt-shift
● New Infrared conversion - combination of IR with Bokeh Panoramas / Time Lapse
● ... more to come

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Contacts (305)

Luca Di Lotti No real name given
kediwah Christopher Layne
jaseNZ Jason
Martin Moucha Martin Moucha
*iris-hues* No real name given
LaraJade No real name given
thomas:Bach:nie... Thomas Bach Nielsen
Zzitlali Gintare Dainelyte
Neil Kronberg Neil Kronberg
s a m s t a c k No real name given
Aleksandr Matveev Александр Матвеев
+pelican+ No real name given

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Headphones 2,066 photos, 1,007 members
Your Kew 15,104 photos, 804 members
London 575,241 photos, 28,585 members
Efke IR820 Infared 2,152 photos, 410 members
Twin Lens Reflex 138,616 photos, 10,613 members
Mamiya TLR 23,242 photos, 1,968 members
Mamiya Love (FILM ONLY) 64,361 photos, 5,022 members
6x6 magic 238,310 photos, 7,805 members
Mamiya C330 13,790 photos, 1,322 members
Photoshop Tilt-shift 6,555 photos, 1,636 members
DELICATESSEN 322 photos, 1,398 members
London by Londoners 184,509 photos, 7,258 members
Fictitious Reality 36 th Exhibition- Kirsty Mitchell 26 photos, 366 members
Camera Porn Friday 3,415 photos, 1,302 members
D70IR 1,109 photos, 104 members
Gitzo: Focus on Forever | Official Flickr Group 2,972 photos, 822 members
Manfrotto Official 9,472 photos, 1,797 members
Your Best Shot 2009 16,593 photos, 20,234 members
Nikkor 35mm f/2 3,589 photos, 254 members
Getty Images Call for Artists 476,379 photos, 80,039 members
We want Flickr with a DARK BACKGROUND!! (NOT PHOTO) 9 photos, 12,306 members
Panasonic LX3 12,796 photos, 913 members
LUMIX DMC-LX3 36,131 photos, 1,447 members
Yeovilton International Airday 2009 132 photos, 16 members
The Brenizer Method 2,599 photos, 1,942 members
3D Highway 10,875 photos, 1,502 members
Canon 50mm taken at f1.2 only 599 photos, 187 members
Inspire! INVITED High Quality PHOTOS ONLY! 112,240 photos, 21,731 members
Bokeh panoramas 1,121 photos, 384 members
Well. . . you don't see that everyday. 270 photos, 216 members
Infrared Portraits 828 photos, 141 members
Extreme Bokeh 206,337 photos, 16,352 members
self portrait tuesday 13,540 photos, 3,044 members
Self-Portraits! 426,231 photos, 39,632 members
16 Things... 690 photos, 703 members
Brutal Shots 31,202 photos, 2,038 members
Nikkor 35mm F2D 7,513 photos, 767 members
Zero Image 15,546 photos, 1,167 members
Pentax K Mount 21,612 photos, 1,013 members
P30 2,125 photos, 188 members
**Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! contest: Free Theme 180,057 photos, 22,626 members
50mm f/1.2 lens 12,603 photos, 899 members
Nikon D3 D3s D3x 53,347 photos, 4,608 members
Nikon fx Portrait Group 2,159 photos, 159 members
Cosina Voigtländer Ultron 40mm f/2 6,774 photos, 535 members
Vespa worldwide 69 photos, 100 members
High ISO shots 21,464 photos, 1,131 members
Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 21,114 photos, 2,319 members
Aquarium of the Pacific Pool 3,902 photos, 724 members
**Over the Excellence** (Adm.INVITE only - com1) 61,022 photos, 10,587 members

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Testimonials (9)

Gerbren.nl says:

"I can't remember what the first photograph was that I saw from Edd, but I know he inspired me to learn more about photography. He made some beautiful street shots the time he lived in Amsterdam, which shows Amsterdam the way it should be shown! He is also the one that made me experience bokeh panoramic photography.

And last but not least, he loves to shoot film, which I think is really great besides digital! We should have a Mamiya walk some day mate! ;)"

2nd June, 2010
nis.jensen says:

"I thought I was not into all the numbers and technicalities of photography. Having known you for a couple or so years here on flickr has changed that. Your guidence in your comments and all the info on your own pictures have been a great inspiration for me and changed my way of looking at photography!
And of course - I love your great images :-))

Respect!"

7th March, 2009
Owen Reading says:

"Edd is one of my favourite contacts on Flickr - wonderful photos from a great guy. He always takes the time to check back on your photostream, and he clearly loves photography in all its forms. He also has cameras that make you very jealous."

17th May, 2008
Raphael Borja says:

"Edd brims with photographic talent. Enthusiastically embracing analogue and digital mediums and techniques, he explores a myriad of styles; from portraits to landscapes, abstracts to street, whatever he does is of top-notch creative and technical caliber. Although he has delved deeper into this craft than most, Edd still continues to be open, curious, and eager to help and share with others in the Flickr community – surely, a sign of a true artist."

2nd January, 2008
pd15b says:

"I will keep it simple. Edd has great talent. What more can i say? His work is inspirational and gives great pleasure."

30th October, 2007
iewa says:

"It's difficult not to notice Edd's work as a photographer. His photos are amazing captures! I feel he has boundless enthusiasm and his deep pictures inspire me and get me motivated.
Edd did me the honor of making me one of his contacts and I appreciate a lot his professional opinion (although he doesn't like the word "professional"). He has the special ability to capture the essence of every day's life and he captures details that make his pictures awesome. His photos breath with life. I always wait for new fresh stuff from Edd as his pictures spark ideas that make me improve myself. It is always a pleasure to surf through your fantastic pieces of art, Edd. Keep on posting and thx a lot for all your comments and suggestions about cameras, professional:)"

17th October, 2007
K i t t i e says:

"Strong, sublime, stunning and deep. That's how edd's photography art is. With an Interesting, unique mand very imaginative talent i'm proud to say he is a flickr treasure. Not only for his art, but for his personality too. Seeing his latest works always makes my day.

[ Prrs, Meows, Bite, Love, And All You Want My EB :D ]"

13th September, 2007
[ L a d y K ý a ] says:

"I love your awsome photos Edd, you do an amazing work."

13th September, 2007
Mirall says:

"Edd fa coses impressionants. Té un bon coneixement tècnic però, en la meva opinió, el millor de tot és la seva imaginació. La metodologia s’aprèn, però no pas la virtut, i per a mi aquesta és la seva millor qualitat. He vist gairebé totes les seves fotos i no m’importa mirar-me-les detingudament un cop, un altre més, i un altre si fa falta. És un plaer! Si pogués, ficaria un gran “favorit” a tota la seva pàgina.
Amb tota la meva admiració, Edd
(Ara hauràs d'aprendre català ;-P)"

1st September, 2007