Hello,

my name is Roberto but friends and family call me Roby.
I was born in 1972 and I live in Ravenna, Italy, situated in the wonderful region called Romagna, in the north-east, on the Adriatic Sea.

it was summer 2007 when I bought my first camera, a Sony H2 which helped me to know the basics of photography, but I quickly understood it was too much restrictive for me.
I mean focus speed, high ISO quality etc...
So, in Summer 2008 I decided to buy a new DSLR, a Sony Alpha 200 with some lenses, old and new.
I decided to buy Sony because it was well priced and easy to find quality lenses, especially old Minolta for a good price.
Actually I use with satisfaction an a700 v.4 and I think it's a really great camera, fast focus and shutter speed, high quality body...it perfectly respond to my demands!

Thanks to many of you, I learned a lot about photography and everyday I try to improve my technique and I found inspiration in your work...a real honor for me!
Thanks again to each one of you!!

All my photos are RAW files, converted with Adobe Lightroom (now I use LR3).
No manipulations or fake dof or similar, I only adjust white balance, levels, colors, contrast etc....

Contact and comment policy:
#1 Please, if you think to add me as one of your contacts, don't be offended if I don't add you as a contact too.
I normally need some time to add someone as a contact.
#2 Please, don't comment on my photos only because you want to receive a comment back!!
I don't like to feel obliged to comment photos.
If I comment your photos it's not because I would like to receive a comment back but be sure it's because I appreciate your job and I want to let you know.
Don't leave spam in your comments or they'll be immediately deleted and you'll be immediately blocked.
I work 8:30am 12:30am and 2:30pm 6:30pm Mon. to Fri. so I only have a hour during lunch break and more time in the evening...but I also have more interests.....music, reading, photography...and a social life...
Don't take it as a rude thing...it's just a matter of time and...survival...

Thanks for your comprehension!

I love postcard sharing...and you?

Honest and critical feedback on my photos are welcome!!!

All my photos are copyrighted ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
You are allowed to use them on your own blog without asking permission.
In all other cases just ask for permission!
Thanks.

View my photos at bighugelabs.com
Also follow me in PICASA

Shootist Shooting the Shot (by CORDAN)
Thanks Dan!

Saying a Camera takes Nice Pictures is like Saying a Pen writes Nice Poems!

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Sony DT 16-50 F2.8 SSM
Sony DT 35 F1.8 SAM
Sony AF DT 50 F1.8 SAM
Minolta AF 100 F2.8 Macro D
Sony AF 70-400 F4-5.6 G SSM
Flash Sony HVL-F42AM
Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod
Benro MC-66 Carbon Monopod
Tenba Shootout Backpack
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Special thanks to: El Rincon del Haiku for choosing one of my photos for the 2009 calendar.
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    CORDAN says:

    "Roberto,

    I have known Roberto on Flickr for almost 3 years. Even though we live in different countries, we have found that we share many things in common. Friendship being number one among them.

    I had the joy to meet Roberto and his friends as they traveled to the USA in 2009. We spent the day together sharing meals, seeing the natural beauty of our National Parks and most important, sharing friendship.

    Roby has a wonderful sense of humor and great instincts for making a wonderful photographs. He doesn't miss the small details, he see the world as an artist.

    Take some time and go through his photostream. You will see his many talents shine though.

    Thanks for coming to visit our area Roberto. I hope you enjoyed your time here as much as I did.

    Say hello to Giovanni, Raffaella and Paolo for me."

    5th October, 2009

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    ineedathis says:

    "I can still remember the shot way back when Roberto was driving
    and had his bear on the back seat:-) every time I see his icon I remember that shot and just smile, I really enjoy his style and never stuck on one
    subject, constantly has different ideas and that is a great thing,
    As I like to do he is never out of new ideas,
    I love his photographic skills and always courteous with everyone
    else's photos leaving a great and thoughtful comment,
    I do want to thank you my friend for being you and thats very important
    to me. God bless always my friend!
    Ciao Roberto"

    11th November, 2008

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    BlueLunarRose says:

    "I don’t know where to start, because there is a lot to say about Roby. Starting with his inspiring talent in photography, taking every thing he would think about and any thing he would see a special beauty in it, from different views and angles, making from simple things magnificent creative photos that really inspires.

    I’m amazed by his honesty in sharing his thoughts and ideas, he don’t hide what he feels or thinks about, and his thoughts always bring the cheers and joy to others, that would be so motivating to be opened and sharing our different thoughts and minds to make a wonderful community with lovely friendship.

    Reaching to the craziness part !!! Oh yes, his comments always make me smile, or should I say laugh, or should I say giggle loudly for hours !! :D
    He knows how to draw a smile on someone’s heart, he knows how to make someone’s day bright. I’m so proud and happy he is my friend, that I can always share my craziness with :D

    Thank you Roby for being the friend.

    Grazie Roby per essere il amico :)

    Con i migliori saluti."

    7th November, 2008

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    environment to all says:

    "Oh, Roby is The Man!
    I think we met on Flickr since July 2007 when I invited one of his photos to join the group I was creating.
    Then we started to work together because he is an activist on wild life protection - WWF.
    I'd say that I would like him to date my sister because he is real and trully nice man. The kind of FRIEND FRIEND one which is rare to find is these days of human misunderstanding!
    Stand by me, my friend :-))"

    5th March, 2008

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    farissshafee II says:

    "an idea behind The Four Elements, Roby has the unique perspective in nature and dynamic, encouraging, suggestive personality and great individual he is - SALUTE!"

    18th January, 2008

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    mago52 says:

    "Roby 72 è un ragazzo stupendo!!! fino a qualche anno fà neanche sapeva (o voleva) tenere una macchina in mano, poi forse influenzato da un amico che da anni si diletta a fotografare sopratutto gli aerei di cui coltivano assieme una passione fin da piccoli, come d'incanto si è regalato una compatta Sony di cui non si separa mai, ed ha cominciato a fotografare di tutto dalle rane alle farfalle, e oggi tutte le sue foto lasciano trapelare creatività e fantasia.
    Un vero amico per me e un punto di riferimento.................................
    Si sono proprio felice ed orgoglioso di essere suo "PADRE""

    7th January, 2008

Name:
Roberto Gardella
Joined:
December 2006
Hometown:
Ravenna
Currently:
Ravenna, Italy
I am:
Male and Single
Occupation:
Warehouseman
Website:
robertogardella.net