writing with l... By Leanne Staples 
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Writing with light is my first photography book that I made at Blurb. You can preview or purchase it at the link above.
"Ultimately, Photography is subversive not when it frightens, repels or even stigmatizes, but when it is pensive, when it thinks." - Roland Barthes
A Flickr friend gave me the name Queen of Manhattan Street Photography. What can I say? It stuck. Now I have to live up to the title! I've been called a few other things too! Lester Bangs said that I was "a scene-makin photog-lolligagin" who he wanted to go out with "but my cameras probably would've gotten in the way." Another of those things that I've been called is hard to keep up with. Might I suggest that you look at my photos by sets. I won't apologize for the pace at which I post. That would be like saying to a writer that you write too much! :-)
I do also take photos outside of Manhattan. If you've checked out my photos you'll see that I am obsessed with photos of buildings. And yes, these towering highrise buildings are very much phallic symbols. The majority of my photos are of New York City and Montreal. And my new favorite place to shoot is Brooklyn. There are also a number of photos from Boston, Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Granada, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit and Washington D.C. to name only a few places. I am thoroughly urban and LOVE taking photos of the urban environment!
I have been passionate about photography for about 4 decades now. I use a variety of cameras including; Nikon D300, Leica C-Lux 3, Nikon D50, Nikon FE, Leica M4, Canon PowerShot A510, Olympus Stylus and a few others. Once upon a time, I was an absolute purist about analog. Now, I'm just about a total convert to digital. I can shoot 1000 photos in a day and no worry about the expense or the effect on the environment. Now it's possible to be a gonzo photog.
That said, to all those who dare to steal, I hope that you rot in hell. My version of hell is here in this lifetime on Earth and has nothing to do with any organized religion. Also, I appreciate appropriate critiques and comments. I do not appreciate negative criticism and I will promptly bar you if your post is negative.
You can also see my photos at
network.cityskip.org/profile/LeanneStaples
www.eye4bw.com/users/view/204
www.jpgmag.com/people/ifotog
ifotog.smugmug.com/
www.panoramio.com/user/3241851
mercydudley.wordpress.com/
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Groups (50)
- Portland Oregon 5956 photos, 460 members
- Night Time and Low Light 15016 photos, 1792 members
- Photography for Architecture and Interior Design -=[PAID]=- 1357 photos, 204 members
- Bella ciao 335 photos, 35 members
- Requiem for a photograph. 88 photos, 11 members
- 1 ONLY ONE PHOTO - SOLO UNA FOTO 813 photos, 981 members
- Abandoned Places 11290 photos, 463 members
- Il Popolo Viola 202 photos, 17 members
- Streephers 1166 photos, 463 members
- Bye Bye Mr. President 1235 photos, 150 members
- No Berlusconi Day 1919 photos, 315 members
- FUCK OFF BERLUSCONI! 5518 photos, 1327 members
- Flickr Social Club 152747 photos, 27987 members
- ***** GreatShot ***** 28224 photos, 2158 members
- Brassaï 1213 photos, 510 members
- -Moody&Spooky- * Post 1, comment on 2 * 9356 photos, 1294 members
- Photos of White Plains, NY (old photos and new photos) 191 photos, 4 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 113445 photos, 19265 members
- i heart portland 18510 photos, 1132 members
- PDX PIPELINE: Portland Pictures 7093 photos, 539 members
- pdx [portland] 79260 photos, 3767 members
- Portland Street Photography 1261 photos, 268 members
- Reflections From The Soul 740 photos, 265 members
- Empty Seats 19016 photos, 4477 members
- Blurvision Photo 53234 photos, 4551 members
- windows & balconies lovers 5888 photos, 1559 members
- Portraits B&W/ Ritratti in B&N 1784 photos, 429 members
- **The Best City Shots**(Post 1 & Comment Any 1) 11385 photos, 730 members
- The Inspiring Photograph 11358 photos, 761 members
- Street Creed (street photography) 243 photos, 20 members
- Harlem : The Second Renaissance 91 photos, 16 members
- Chicago Photography Forum 3598 photos, 462 members
- Document / Report 357 photos, 43 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 12418 photos, 23961 members
- Helen Levitt Documentary Project 28 photos, 2 members
- urban visions 1270 photos, 151 members
- pure street 14199 photos, 757 members
- Film Noir- Amercan Style Cinema 307 photos, 55 members
- Image Gallery !!! 16248 photos, 1028 members
- "Urban Wandering" 1131 photos, 395 members
- lo-fi motherfutograffaß 191 photos, 12 members
- Bresson 50mm 2033 photos, 282 members
- Now That's a Good Picture 2243 photos, 339 members
- Concrete Jungles 23747 photos, 1408 members
- "RICHARD ESTES" an ode to the artist of PHOTO-REALISM 231 photos, 153 members
- super saturation 27 photos, 17 members
- Not A Crime 413 photos, 1793 members
- 3000+ Views 285 photos, 218 members
- Montréal, le soir et la nuit / Evenings and nights of Montreal 976 photos, 161 members
- I Leica You Like You Leica Me 5319 photos, 378 members
Testimonials (18)
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Tansy Liverwort says:
"Leanne is one of the first people I started to follow on Flickr, as well as one of the first Flickr friends I actually met. I have been following her work for the past three years and have been delighted by how she has moved from an emphasis on architectural photography, to a focus on people in the street. Her work is always striking and captures the essence of what she see's. In addition to being an admirer of her work, I have also found her to be a generous and welcoming friend. I am delighted to know there is a kindred spirit walking the streets of cities capturing the zeitgeist of the times! I look forward to many more years of watching her work."
22nd November, 2009
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weissfoto says:
"I have been Leanne's friend for a few years. I admire her keen eye for our city scape and her passion and desire to learn and be the best photographer. As Royalty to the streets of New York.. She reigns supreme!
There is no doubt in my mind that she is one of the greatest here on flickr"29th October, 2009
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rangers681.1111 (sooo busy) says:
"The Queen is the Queen! Her reign over flickr will never come to a close. She is a flickr original...a photog with so much experience that shows in her unique and fantastic shots all over New York City, Brooklyn, and beyond...I love her stream dearly, her wonderful personality and the combo of the two that makes her stream with the stunning output so fantastic.
by the way that lester bangs story is great!
Long live the Queen!"1st September, 2009
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Frederic-JG says:
"Leanne is realy the Queen of Manhattan Street Photography. She did a great job with all her picture. Watching her stream is a pleasure and a source of inspiration. Thanks for sharing your great eyes and your skill.
Frederic from Toulouse, France"15th May, 2009
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Paolo Cardone says:
"Andare in giro con Leanne e vederla fotografare e' piacevole.
Spesso non mi rendo conto di quello che l'ha colpito e che ha deciso di rendere permanente con la fotografia.
Vedere poi i suoi risultati spesso resto senza parole.
Trova situazioni e scene (che dal vivo sembrano normali e banali) molto spesso interessanti e ben realizzate.
Una vera Regina della strada.
Brava!"8th February, 2009
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AnnaKarinaL says:
"Thanks for sharing yr love fr photography and fr NYC atmosphere :)
Karin Anna, Paris."17th August, 2008
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benjamin_mercadier says:
"i really love ifotog's pictures because they are timeless !!
She takes "tranches de vies" with high talented creativity between social and architectural point of view"13th August, 2008
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Giorgio Verdiani says:
"For sure is not that easy to write down a testimonial for a Queen... I can just say that her picture are clearly the result of a special passion, a great attention to the urban environment, her photography is clear, strong, sometimes direct and crude, but never boring and when is a well known point of view to be seen something personal is always present to remember you she is a Queen... ;-)"
7th August, 2008
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Andrea_b. says:
"She has a glimpse... or I would say that She is the glimpse...seeing beyond the ordinary life we all manage... an extraordinary walk along Manhattan (and not only)... the skill to capture what you never expect... love your work"
29th July, 2008
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judo_dad1953 says:
"I love your photostream of street scenes! Keep posting more! Bravo!"
29th June, 2008
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• Christian & Cie • says:
"Leanne is really, REALLY, the Queen of Manhattan Street Photography. She's picturing Manhattan and New York City like no one else, showing us NY icons from a different perspective as well as places off the beaten tracks. She's experimenting and she's obviously having fun doing it! She always surprises me and my daily visits on flickr would'nt be complete without a look at what's new on Leanne's photostream."
7th June, 2008
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lorenzodom says:
"Looking at Leanne’s photos is like music for my soul.
Her work not only reflects a skill that has been honed over four decades, but it also speaks of an artist with great character, honesty and a distinct gusto for life. It is difficult not to be inspired after careening through her wonderfully vibrant portfolio, which takes one on an architectural tour around the world from Barcelona to Montreal and back home to Manhattan again.
Thanks for being so passionate about your work. The world needs more people like you.
Regards,
Lorenzo!
Author of 25 Lessons: The Art of Living
www.25Lessons.com
2008 HP Be Brilliant Featured Artist
www.hp.com/go/beb...
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marksmagiceye says:
"If she was in Glasgow right now she would be running the photography scene, as shes not im keeping a place on the bench for her.I get so much inspiration from your photography, and will always enjoy it as long as you snap.x"
30th May, 2008
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bongoboy72 says:
"Leanne's work is full of excitement and experimentation; two things that that I find both appealing and important in an ever growing body of work. A lot of times it seems that the images she takes run parallel to mine! I find this both humorous and quite the honor. We seem to miss each other by a few days! All in all, her subject matter is always interesting, her technique is excellent, and I value the fact that I can see her work continue to evolve and inspire me to evolve as well."
12th May, 2008
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Tobi_2008 says:
"Leanne is a great street photographer. I always enjoy seeing her newest pictures on Flickr. She shows scenes by her own point of view which makes them so interesing."
4th May, 2008
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edwardleger says:
"Leanne, I love your photographs. You capture not only the visual, but, I feel the soul of the subject you shoot. That takes a person who cares about the subject and it is easy to see that you do. Keep shooting my friend.
Edward"21st March, 2008
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The Challenge says:
""Dear Leanne, Thank you for beautiful photo safari through your city. Your spontaneous and natural often very artistic photos are different and I guess much more authentic presentation than what we are used to see from NY.""
8th July, 2007
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méndez says:
"A fantastic vision on architectural works is not the more important thing that Leanne moves us. The most important thing and what really counts is her friendship, the time that she dedicates and the passion that moves you for the photography! Thank you my friend for offering us all of that!! Bruno"
27th January, 2007
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