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hey all, thanks for visiting my profile.i am a passionate photographer in East London, South Africa

If you see anything you like, and would like to use my images or purchase a photo, drop me a mail, and i will be more than happy to discuss it.

Cheers.
Ruan

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Black and White's i wish i had taken. 8 photos

Testimonials (15)

ninaduckling says:

"Ruan oozes talent from every pore, and has some of the most macho pastimes of any flickrer I've met before including saving rhinos and riding war horses - wow! wow! WOW!"

27th January, 2012
t. s. Rohani says:

"Some may refer to him as 'Mr. Moderator'; others may designate him as 'The Man,' 'Big Boss,' 'Head Honcho,' or 'n00b Destroyer.' What ever you may call him, visitor of Mr. RuanNiemann's profile and photostream, he is a photographer. At best, he can be described as a friendly photographer, seeking out all the interesting angles and colors of life to fit his (angular and colorful) persona."

12th November, 2011
Dshalock® the Libertarian Emperor of America says:

"I first encountered Ruan on slow boat to China in the 70's. He was shooting for Time (or was it National Geographic...it was one of those other libtard publications). We had a long argument over the influence of the existential movement on modern photography and drank rot gut whiskey into the dead of the night. Other than that what can I say? He has a photo stream that I envy and obviously a great eye for what will make a photo stand out as beyond ordinary."

24th May, 2011
DEARTH ! says:

"Ruan's talent is boundless and spans every and all photographic genres. From his breathtaking landscapes to bleach blonde fashion models to momentary visions of joy on a couple's wedding day, he manages to creatively separate what is truly important from what is not and let the character of the scene penetrate into your soul."

13th April, 2011
- Jeff Wilson - says:

"Ruan Niemann is the muse of South Africa. His richly toned black and white are bested only by the deft splashes of color in his landscapes and cityscapes. A master of abstract composition, portraiture, and beauty. The driving action and the reverent calm, the old shiny and the new gritty. Get to know him and his stream and above all you will feel like you are there beside him."

17th March, 2011
smithy* says:

"a true gentleman. may look good in a ballet tutu

great eye for colour, texture and lines and great to have around if ever the vikings attack."

26th June, 2010
squacco says:

"If only he had black feathers, a white beak and big grey flipper feet, he'd be pretty much perfect."

17th December, 2009
Jakes_World says:

"You all DO realize he is the MAN? No I mean THE MAN. Oh yes, one look at the photos, and you will know this man has an eye for the new, the different. His images rock!"

7th September, 2009
disgusting fool says:

"OH HELLO - I AM Disgusting Fool! I am writing this VERY BIG testiclemonial for Mister RUNNY-MAN!!!! I am thinking MISTER RUNNYMAN has a very big camera, becvasue he coming from land of BIG ANIMALS like monkeys, gorillas, WILDERNBEASTS and termites. HE is the KING of the Savanahh Kamera Klub - in AFRIKAANS! Please save his fotos, OK?? Ok, I go back to my room now."

6th September, 2009
Colusite says:

"The details are what matter most to Ruanniemann. Not the typical details of photographic technique (exposure, focus, etc.), though he has these nailed, but the child's-eye view of the world around him. His photographs reveal a bit of his unique personality, the ability to not only look, but to see.

I greatly admire his take on the world and I hope you will too."

6th September, 2009
ЅkinnyBaldGuy says:

"RunnyMan has some exquisite Bokeh shots in his stream, but they are marked Friends& Family only. He will deny this whole-heartedly, but don't believe him ! He loves Bokeh & Flower Macros.
He is also an all-round good sort, and pretty handy with his camera.

Go the All-Blacks !"

6th September, 2009
adameros says:

"A man of exquisite musical taste, and pretty handy with a camera, too."

6th September, 2009
liber says:

"His photostream is a haven of variety. From well portrayed people of all classes and fashions to intricate textures and wonderful urban art, you will always find something to catch your eye."

5th September, 2009
No longer the boy says:

"Who else can make a bear in a mask decapitating a doll with a hatchet look as cool as Ruan can? He's a talented photographer with a great eye for interesting subjects, and his work of documenting South African life and people goes a long way towards really good and moving social documentary photography."

5th September, 2009
Greta ~adores~ Pink~~~~ says:

"I have not known Ruan for long, but to me it is a case of........
I like you, long before I meet you!!
The intricasies of his photography grabs me totally!!! He has a wonderful eye for the unusual and hey, who cares if you edit your pics?? A lot of people do without telling....
May we have the pleasure of seeing your photograhs for a very long time!~!"

25th April, 2009