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"I've gained no wisdom, no insight, no mellowing . . . I would make all the same mistakes again today"
. . . . Woody Allen ( on aging gracefully). . . .

. . . I'm a chronic people watcher . . . and I seldom see a face that I don't want to photograph . . .. . . my passion for photography combined with my belief that we're all members of the same Human Family has provided a logical excuse for my series of NYC street portraits . . . and for all of the images in my head that are able to migrate into the camera and then to the computer. . .

. . . And I must also mention how grateful I am for the opportunity that Flickr has given me to share my work . . . and to glean so much uplift and inspiration from the many on this site whose friendship I treasure and whose talent I aspire to . . .

David Robert Bliwas is a NYC artist/photographer whose portrait photography and fine-art b&w, hand-colored and digitally imaged street scenes of New York and Paris are in private collections worldwide. David's career embraces a wide and eclectic range of experience . . . from stand-up comedy in the early 70's . . . where he was mentored by Flip Wilson . . . and performed along with Danny Aiello, David Brenner, Bette Midler, Robert Klein, and Rodney Dangerfield at the beginnings of their careers . . . to playing trumpet with Dizzy Gillespie, working with delinquents and runaways from the Bronx to Greenwich Village, adopting two teens and accepting several foster children as a single parent in his early twenties , becoming a portrait photographer in the New York Korean and Chinese communities . . . and curating galleries in New York City and Pittsburgh.

David has been a member of the Baha'i Faith since his early twenties . . . and hopefully his work manifests and reflects the focus of his beliefs . . . simply that we're all citizens of the same Planet . . . and members of the same Family . . . and that our differences serve only to make the human mosaic more wonderful and beautiful . . .

Please also visit me on MySpace :
www.myspace.com/oneworldgallery

Love to connect on Facebook:
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  • Light Still Shines On The Fair by Alec Feld
  • The Unisphere [173/365] by Lab2112
  • Foggy Day in the streets of Brussels by Ben Heine
  • Thomas' Choice. by Tomasito.!
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    Scott Hudson ** says:

    "True talent ... When David takes a portrait , it is not only just a picture, he captures the goodness of men and women, as if I can see their souls. I am left in awe each and every time I visit his photo stream, his work has energy and life.
    David can capture every day life in New York City and turn it into a work of art. full of rich color teaming with liveliness.
    A brilliantly gifted man.. I am privileged to be a small part of his Flickr family."

    28th March, 2009

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    Alfredo11 says:

    "Tu galeria nos muestra una maravillosa mezcla de razas y culturas diferentes, en las que podemos apreciar los rasgos de cada cultura y asi ver las similitudes y diferencias q hay entre cada una.
    Un esplendido trabajo. felicidades."

    3rd December, 2008

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    Tony Shi. says:

    "David has a very special defination of what's beautiful to him, a special artistic style which I couldn't name it. your works has a lot of the element of emotions,abstraction,surrealism,exaggeration. The latest portrait are incredibly good. I lived in Flushing once and my biggest dream is not to live there. Most of people in Flushing works as anything around restaurant business, with no legal status. Such a enviroment is what I'm afraid, is becoming one of them. I
    'm getting really interest to your life since you have a very good one. and wonder where is your work place? some political stuff what do you think of falun gong, and the people who was protesting.
    I'm not good when it comes to judgement and testimonial, but....just ...amazing."

    5th October, 2008

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    TJ Scott says:

    "David can do it all; Portraits - Cityscapes - Candid Moments - all with the passion and compassion of a true life long artist/photographer/musician. He is outrageously gifted and his works are so self assured and yet he moves through Flickr with a calm warm respect for everyone involved. David's Portrait work is amongst the best - so do yourself a favor and take a leisurely stroll through his gallery savoring the fine works and surprises - you'll be happy you did - and a better photographer by the end of the tour."

    18th September, 2008

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    Leannaí Lir is very busy; flickr on/off says:

    "There are many, many talented people on Flickr, but my head has only been turned twice – the 2nd time was when I came across David’s stream recently. It was his 9/11 Tribute series that first blew me away – the colors, the lighting, the silhouettes, the sheer scale, the empathy… it had it all. Or so I thought…
    Then I discovered his portrait photography and fine-art b&w, hand-colored & digitally imaged street scenes - the term "a splice of life" was invented for this stream. Faves in this section incl “Smokin”, “Freedom”, “In to the Sunset”, “March Madness”, “Walking with Coffee”.. I could go on…. He works with the camera as few others do and his stream is such a thrill – I pinch myself that I have met this incredible talent of creativity.
    There’s only one problem with David’s stream, you’ll spend so much time here, you won’t want to leave, but it really doesn't get better than this. Oh & did I mention that he’s a fab contact as he takes time to comment & encourage you on your Flickr journey. Flickr is honoured to have someone of David’s calibre & I hope that at David’s level, there will be enough in Flickrland to motivate & inspire him even more. I am so lucky to have met him & to call him my friend.
    Big hugs from Ireland xxx"

    21st August, 2008

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    abers says:

    "It's only recently that have I been posting regularly on Flickr and I was fortunate enough to discover David's photo-stream following a remark he made on one of my images.
    His work is refreshingly different and always engenders a reaction of pleasure and admiration, simply because his images combine art and photography so superbly.
    Thank you for sharing your images with us and long may you do so.
    Alan Abercrombie."

    20th August, 2008

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    Mikalsen Photography says:

    "one of the kind, reminds me of new Warhol... you should get somewhere big in photo industry... if not , then the world is full of crap...All the best and never stop..."

    2nd August, 2008

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    rangers681.1111 (back) says:

    "Hell daystar has 257 photos on flickr, all of which are worthy of being put in a gallery. I wish I could say that about myself but daystar's photos are meticolously detailed and each are beautifully treated. The captures alone are great too. This man is a true artist and a pro at photography. It is a privilage to be a contact of this photographer."

    23rd June, 2008

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    howlerdoglover says:

    "You my friend are one of the unsung hero's, I thank you for your photos, and just for being out there! I am also sleek77 on SU and you are welcome to visit, not a candle to your work, but it's me. Lee in Callahan"

    8th July, 2007

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    grainman says:

    "Why have there been no testimonials for this man before mine?
    Here is an inspiration. A restrained power using all the tools at his disposal to create images that last.
    Pay attention. This artist deserves yours and everyone elses."

    20th August, 2006

Name:
David Robert Bliwas
Joined:
September 2005
Currently:
New York City
I am:
Male and Single
Occupation:
artist • photographer
Website:
. . . Please visit my eBay store . . .