Explorer, Scientist, Writer, Photographer
Working in Asia since mid 2004, and traveling a lot. PHD in Geology. Published author of short stories, historical novels, adventure books, poetry, (popular) science and geoscience.
Since 2009 assoc prof petroleum geology in Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak.
'Matahari' is the poetic Malay word for 'sun' or, more precisely, 'the eye of the sun god,' hence appropriate for light and photography as such. It also stands for the enlightening role photography could play in our global society. My special interest concerns the sky, but I do cherish rock shots, macros, anything in nature and female beauty.
And the icon? It stands for classic values I feel a longing for - noblesse, chivalry, strength, and a lucid sense of loneliness.
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Groups (50)
- Landscapes with a sunset 794 photos, 180 members
- SunsetDreams~EndlessSunrise 15184 photos, 1668 members
- * Colleen's * Trip on This - ANYTHING GOES 6 photos, 19 members
- **The pic of “Camera and You” 1888 photos, 1620 members
- 100 + Viewed Best of Geology (Add 1, Award 1) 6399 photos, 1132 members
- Geomorphology 680 photos, 63 members
- *** Earth Marvels! ~ 50++ FAVES *** ~ Your FAVE +comment invited 891 photos, 643 members
- SOLO ANIMALES // ONLY ANIMALS (POST 1,COMMENT 1) 43460 photos, 6515 members
- FLOWERS_INSECTS_AND_BUTTERFLIES // FLORES_INSECTOS_Y_MARIPOSAS 57118 photos, 7321 members
- OUR MASTERPIECES-INVITED PICS ONLY-◊P.1- C. 3 NO VIDEOS 7430 photos, 2875 members
- World Class Portrait Award Group 767 photos, 578 members
- ESSENCE / ESENCIA 2343 photos, 549 members
- THE BEST PICTURES OF REFLECTIONS //LAS MEJORES FOTOS DE REFLEJO 33820 photos, 8975 members
- Geology Field Trips 390 photos, 89 members
- Best Photo of 2007 522 photos, 1020 members
- Life is beautiful! 48435 photos, 2847 members
- Green Tea Gallery 2444 photos, 1061 members
- Window seat please 47016 photos, 8192 members
- I shoot RAW 1179 photos, 200 members
- Great Photography, in Marc's opinion 150 photos, 800 members
- PHOTODIGITALDREAM 8862 photos, 829 members
- ONLY LANDSCAPES AND SUNSET 69356 photos, 9884 members
- CUADROS Y MONUMENTOS/ART-PICTURES & MONUMENTS(POST 1,COMENT 1) 14973 photos, 4079 members
- Polemiche, Lamentele e Sfoghi 0 photos, 97 members
- water mirror 4989 photos, 1105 members
- SILENT LIFE- HARMONY AND PEACE 57579 photos, 4161 members
- B e S t S u N s E t AnD S u N r I S e 26200 photos, 9343 members
- ALL COLOURS OF THE SKY 930 photos, 208 members
- Rockforms 3030 photos, 670 members
- Sky Lovers [NOT SPACE, NO MOON] 11712 photos, 1442 members
- Unique Shots 2791 photos, 447 members
- Flickr's Legend - Invite ONLY! *~Quality Only! *~NO Video! 4352 photos, 2513 members
- Limbang Sarawak 115 photos, 89 members
- -YeLLow Flowers-Flores Amarillas- 413 photos, 104 members
- V.I.Planet 5404 photos, 806 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Nominate Now 241496 photos, 39872 members
- Polaris (Post 1 - Award 3) 6929 photos, 1120 members
- flickr Rank me! Comments Group - Zero Tolerance Group 32859 photos, 5822 members
- En el Auto!!! - In the car!!! 58 photos, 37 members
- The Exhibit - Closed due to lack of Interest 832 photos, 707 members
- "®Travelandscapes" (Post 1 - Comment 1) 14338 photos, 1357 members
- Less Is More... 29804 photos, 22035 members
- Sarawak flickr 5119 photos, 579 members
- All Favourite Photos 17170 photos, 3335 members
- People Who Mattered - Old Friends & Family 250 photos, 107 members
- Gujarat Visuals (Post 2& Comment 1) 1239 photos, 242 members
- Computer Creativity 1689 photos, 237 members
- Cloudoholics (limit 1) 4356 photos, 488 members
- The work Of A Photographer 617 photos, 299 members
- SUNSETS AND SUNRISES OVER WATER 566 photos, 105 members
Testimonials (3)
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camilos says:
"franz knows something about everything, he is a good father and has traveled almost evrywhere. He likes to take pictures of everything that appeals to him but what he likes best are sunscapes and geological formations (at least, i think he does)."
31st August, 2006
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**Anna says:
"Franz's photostream is filled with truly amazing images. Many times I have been left speechless by the beauty he captures, whether it be his macro shots or his landscapes. His real talent for leaving you speechless lies in his captivating sunset images...once seen, never forgotten.
Thank you Franz for sharing with us the beauty of your world."30th January, 2006
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Franz is a very well educated & well travel artist!!
He have been gifted with the imaging arts.
I see that he enjoy nature like myself!!
The best part is "Back To The Jungle"!!
Thanks my friend for sharing....."18th October, 2005
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