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www.petervanallen.com

Hello, I am a graphic designer from the lovely Isle of Portland in Dorset.
I was born here but travelled a little along the the south coast settling for a while here and there but eventually returning to my home where I now live with my wife and daughter.
I have been working for the local authority since 1989 producing different forms of artwork and publicity/information material, for tourism, publicity and corporate, including the design and production of the local Weymouth and Portland tourism guide.
I have been interested in photography for many years, having various cameras from a Kodak Instamatic to my latest camera a Nikon D80.
My interests are quite varied and lie mainly in the arts, film and music.
My favourite artists are Van Gogh, Matisse and Dufy, and whenever we are up in the smoke or Paris we always make time to visit the art galleries.
Still a little obsessed with Flickr, still spending far too much time looking at other users images, managing my own images and generally tinkering with photos.

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petervanallen's flickr score: 2023

Photos of petervanallen (5)

  • Stone skipping by Dinesh Designs & Photography
  • iPhone editing challenge photo #2 (1 of 2) by the_bman
  • FollowFriday 08.27.2010 by casualbrewery
  • Day 205 - Photowalk by big_chocolate_monster
  • Peter by Dorit Fuhg
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petervanallen's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,181)

  • digitalized by tosaxx
  • Swan by the_bman
  • St Marc-sur-Mer, 1953-2003 by pietschreuders
  • Coffee break by the_bman
  • Merry Xmas II by the_bman
  • Merry Christmas #4 by the_bman
  • Merry Xmas by the_bman
  • Toy Pup by suzi54241
  • A New Day by suzi54241
  • Dazed by suzi54241
  • Flowers in a field by the_bman
  • cat in window by valcox
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    GroupFounder says:

    "ArtDirector petervanallen

    Congratulations - 祝贺您 - Enhorabuena - Parabéns - Félicitations - Gratulation – Congratulazioni – 축하합니다.

    World100F – QualityGroup – Marco"

    5th April, 2008

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    Pixelda says:

    "Peter is first and foremost, an artist - the cross section of his work demonstrates that he is not bogged down in any aprticular photographic dogma, he seems able, at will, to touch out in a new photographic direction. Clearly, his days as a graphic artist push the quality of his work both artistically, and technically, to a level well beyond that which us average photographers can achieve."

    22nd February, 2008

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    Vikingzombie says:

    "Some of the clearest, most vibrant HDR photographs that I have ever seen. Just when you think you've seen it all, he'll whip out a new eye popper that'll blow you away. The use of colours in his pictures always seem to establish a strong mood or feeling. Inspiring."

    23rd September, 2007

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    *Melody* says:

    "Peter takes the most breath taking photos and then makes them better. He paints with light and shape and shade. He sees with the most incredible of eyes and he pictures make your heart sing

    I am simply in awe and proud to be a flickr friend of his"

    9th September, 2007

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    wiznoth says:

    "Peter's photo stream is always interesting and beautiful. The saying: every picture tells a story rings true with Peter's pictures. Amazing photographer!"

    23rd August, 2007

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    Giuseppe Parisi says:

    "This photographer has an exellent talent, I found him for a case and it was a big surprise to see his skill in photography.

    I can only give my congratulations and my support on commenting and faving his works... everyone should do this because he really deserves!!!

    Take care my friend and keep up your good creations!"

    7th March, 2007

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    James Neeley says:

    "Peter is one of my favorite flickr photographers. His photostream is full of wonderful images which I enjoy viewing and learning from. He has a great eye for design and color and a wide range of photographic subjects. From landscapes and nature to macros, abstract, closeups, and portraits, you will find so many spectacular photos in this stream."

    27th February, 2007

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    JulesCanon says:

    "if there is one person's photo's to be seen on this site, it has to be peter's. He takes photo's of everyday, the unusual, and the funny.
    His HDR work is amazing and totally catches my eye every time.
    I can spend and hour or so just going through his photo's and at the end i dont know where the time has gone, as they draw you into another world.
    Peter is a nice guy, he's always there for advice and giving hints and tips which you know are going to help you achieve a better photo."

    25th February, 2007

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    inghamjd says:

    "well apart from pete being a cracking guy, he also puts 100% into his photography, and he is always 1 of the 1st to help and advise"

    17th February, 2007

Name:
Peter Allen
Joined:
November 2006
Hometown:
Portland, Dorset
Currently:
Portland, Dorset, UNITED kINGDOM
Occupation:
Graphic Designer
Website:
petervanallen.com