Gregor Halbwedl - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver

flickr mission
to find and have friends for sharing the passion for photography. Flickr is for me a source of inspiration. I am a friend of honest comments and I like to read comments which helps me to show a picture with others eyes!

photography mission
its a hobby for me and I get a lot of positive experiences with it. I find photography a welcoming break from my daily work and a great hobby. A mission for me is also to grow and develop as a photographer. In landscape photography there is a risk of making pictures that just look like pretty postcards (which I personally don't like). I want to create my own expression. In hope my pictures could be considered as artwork once.

my way
I started taking photos 25 years ago. I bought a used SLR equipment with my first earned money and dreamed to make big pictures. But that wasn't so. To improve my skill I visited photography workshops. One of the most inspirational speakers was Andreas Weidner - a German artist.

My big goal is to take the perfect landscape picture. To catch the mood from my experience . Over the years I improved my skills in composing with light, colors and to find perfect locations.

After a few months in Flickr I decided to go one step further in digital photography. I saw many amazing pictures from my new friends. Mostly captured with digital cameras, full of color brilliance and sharpness. I never thought this would be possible with digital cameras.

motives
nature, landscape, trees, water, mood, harmony, color

technical
Inspired from a workshop with Andreas Weidner I worked over 2 years strictly with my Sinar f2 4x5" large-format camera. I was fascinated on the advantages of adjustments and to do everything manually. This time I learned the most on technically aspects. This kind of photography is the opposite to digital photography. You could compare it with the difference between slow- and fast-food. Sometimes I had spend a half hour for capturing one picture. "On digital time nobody rests and breathe the impression of one shot over a half hour". O god, I miss this time under the black blanket and with the upside down view of the world!

Most pictures in my archive where captured with Nikon F4s. This time I was a sharpness- and color-fetishist. I always used a tripod and mirror lookup for capturing Velvia slides.

My Noblex 135U Round-shot has a 135° view angle. It exposes two slides side by side. To get a paper picture I had to scan this slides with my middle format scanner. To look through the viewfinder is a special experience. I mean it frees the view to a wider impact. Currently I used this cam beside my digital equipment.

My most recent toy is a Nikon D200. It removes the poor D80. With it I did my step in to digitally photography. At moment I would never give away my digitally equipment. Because the possibilities are huge and I mean its efficiency is better as on analogue technical.

I use my equipment basically with wide angle lenses.

myself Frastanzer Ried

Photos of Gregor Halbwedl (2)

  • ARQUITETURAS DA IMAGINAÇÃO (403) by ALEXANDRE SAMPAIO
  • © Frohes Osterfest by micha_raupi( on & off )
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Gregor Halbwedl's favorite photos from other Flickr members (9,049)

  • Winter on a farm near Minden, Ontario, January 2012 DSC0558 by Pavel M
  • Icy Waters by James Duckworth
  • few steps to the summit bw by diamir8000
  • occupied by kenny barker
  • Puget Sound XXXII: City by doug_r
  • Rule of Thirds VI by Lissa**
  • Morning Air by andywon
  • Frosty Dunes by Faustino11
  • Sheepstor View. by John Dominick
  • silent forest by wintercove
  • Winter Nights by {Dan}
  • Frosty Days by johnr71
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Testimonials (12)

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    Pavel M says:

    "Gregor is a very accomplished photographer. As a photographer, I particularly value his effort to notice and show subtleties that often escape many of us, no matter how hard we try to see them or to capture them. That to me comes pretty close to what I see as creativity. I see Gregor as a very creative photographer in a subtle, non-showy way that really appeals to me.

    Yet this would not be enough for me to write a testimonial. Gregor was the very first on PP that encouraged me and advised me and who saw a potential for my future growth when few others saw it or expressed it. I treasured his comments greatly and still do. To me Gregor is another pillar of the PP group and one of the reasons I keep on coming back.

    Thank you Gregor for helping me grow as a photographer"

    24th December, 2010

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    Robert Kalb says:

    ""Gregor" ein langjähriger Freund von mir, auch im Fotografischen Sinne!

    Wir haben viel fotografiert, Ausstellungen & Bücher angeschaut,
    geplaudert und auch ein wenig miteinander gekocht.

    Gregor ist nicht nur ein Meisterkoch, er hat sich auch zu einem,
    für mich besten Landschaftsfotografen hochgearbeitet!

    Ich freue mich für Ihn und wünsche weiterhin viel Erfolg und "Gut Licht"!

    P.s. Schade das ich in Wien bin!!

    Liebe Grüße Robert"

    12th April, 2010

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    H o g n e says:

    "Gregor's photographic works possess an irresistible mixture of clarity and freshness. This trademark reflects in many ways the light and the freshness of his home location surrounded by the great landscape of the Alps. Through his photographic eye he has captured the beauty of the mountains, the valleys and the forests during all seasons of the year. Breathtakingly beautiful photographic works which inspire and motivate me. Besides being an excellent photographer Gregor is also a good friend and someone who always gives honest and constructive feedback. Gregor, thank you for your friendship and for sharing your photographic works."

    30th August, 2009

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    Tom Gill (lapstrake) says:

    "Gregor is an inspiration! I can't wait for each of his new photos to appear on his photostream. His landscapes are incredible. One of the reasons I strive to learn more about photography is to accomplish similar balance and beauty in my photos."

    2nd December, 2008

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    Rob Orthen says:

    "Gregor is an astonishing landscape photographer whos work inspires me. He has the courage to follow his own vision and produces beautiful natural images. Gregor, I think you were one of my first Flickr contacts as I started here, and I remember looking through your stream and enjoying the images. I hope you get to chase after the "perfect shot", getting closer and closer when time goes on, as this in my oppinion is greatest in photography."

    23rd November, 2008

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    Luís Lx says:

    "Gregor became one of the landscape photographers I appreciate the most among my contacts. His work reveals great ability as a nature observer, fine technical skills and good aesthetic taste. Gregor's landscapes and Nature photos are never a cliché or postcard and one easily notices his creative efforts. Besides, Gregor lives in a beautiful European region, closely surrounded by some fantastic locations. Not least, he is a good friend and is polite but incisive comments always provide constructive feedback. To you, my friend, I wish all the best in your pursuit of the perfect light and landscape."

    26th November, 2008

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    Carboxyl Heaven says:

    "After Looking through Halbwedl's incredible portfolio of professional photos, I had to add him as a contact because I found myself faving nearly every single photo I looked at. His captures of nature are rivaled by no one as far as I'm concerned, they are truly incredible compositions of some of the most beautiful locations I've seen. Their colors and vividness make every photo stand out, they all have a sense of his style."

    11th August, 2008

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    nihilsineDeo says:

    "Dear Mr. Gregor Halbwedl,
    I wanted to thank you for your wonderful comments. They are of a great help to me (as I am an eternal beginner) and also, they encourage me because they come from a perfect photographer as you are. Your photos truly inspire me.
    Danke schön :)
    Sincerely yours,
    nihilsineDeo."

    19th February, 2008

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    Timhaiti says:

    "Gregor's stream is one of my favorite on flickr! His photo's are absolutely amazing and I hope to take some that compare with his someday! His photo's look like they come straight out of national geographic or better! They're full of rich color and I could go through his whole stream faving every one. Definitely a fantastic photographer, don't hesitate to add him!"

    11th February, 2008

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    natalia martinez says:

    "hola gregor,encontre tu galeria y la verdad debo decirte que tienes nos sohts realmente fantasticos,las exposiciones son muy bien expuestas y sobretodo los procesados tuyos son buenos por quer realzan la fotografia ,tambien decirte que tienes la suerte de poder tener esa riqueza de paisajes proximos a ti,gracias por enseñarnoslas y sigue asi.saludos."

    11th January, 2008

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    Lisa-S says:

    "Gregor is a fairly new contact, but one whose stream I look forward to visiting daily due to his beautiful depiction of Winter. He has also been very helpful with composition advice on my images and is helping me to see my subject through new eyes."

    10th January, 2008

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    FoTógRaFoURbaNo - javiercastillofotografo.com says:

    "How Can I say about a Man who i don´t Know?, just can i talk about the things he show us. He show us Nature, Beauty, Peace....incredibles landscapes.
    We can see, in his photos, a very sensitive person who can "take" the moment, the peace and feelings about a place.

    Here you can find amazing places, throught his eyes and his camera we can find out a new world.

    Just come on, and see.


    PD: sorry about my poor english my friend"

    13th July, 2007

Name:
Gregor Halbwedl
Joined:
May 2007
Hometown:
Feldkirch
Currently:
Tisis, Austria
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
technical engineer in a physic laboratory