About Rui Palha  

Tiago Ribeiro (Resting from the 365!) says:
"Um mago da fotografia. Um dos melhores fotógrafos que já vi na minha vida.

Sem dúvida que inspira qualquer um."

Emre Ucar says:
"Rui Palha is the great photographer of atmosperic black-and-white photography. I am also one of these very lucky people who have the opportunity to view and learn from his "real" street photography.His everday scenes photography has something special, which makes him so distinguished. He is the silently wandering witness of the streets, and he does this by having something to say in his excellent compositions. To sum up, his photography is a form of magic, which captures a moment of life and carries it forward into the future. His photos are his signature, which reflects his aesthetic sensitivity. His work is recognizable at very first glance by his very high quality photos. He is a real must to see here, or you'll miss a lot."

Suralia says:
"Las fotografías de Rui Palha no se limitan a mostrar el mundo que nos rodea, además crean una atmósfera que transmite sensaciones, que nos transporta a rincones del recuerdo casi olvidados, tienen una fuerza visual y una belleza serena que las convierte en pura poesía."

dragonroy says:
"As I became involved more and more into photography, I looked at the great photographers like Cartier-Bresson and Sebatiao Salgado. They became my inspiration in my street photography. Rui Palha's images are up there with the very best I ever saw from the greats like Salgado or Cartier-Bresson. He has this talent for capturing the moment and compositionally every image is perfection.

What more can I say... One of the best street photographers on Flickr and really inspirational..."

Melleiro(out for one week) says:
"Rui Palha para mim é o Pelé da fotografia de rua, ou seja, o MELHOR de todos os tempos!

abrax Rui!"

Photosintesis says:
"Rui for me is one of the most important photograph in Flickr, always help us with his compositions and lights!
I think is the best B & W photographs here, and is our inspiration (for me)
When i see his gallery always think....i want do this kind of photos, but his tecnique and control of exposure is Amazing.
Our master here in flickr.
Thanks to let see your art!!!!!
Cheers
Jose"

Nabaz says:
"What can I say that haven't been said yet? Do I have to say anything? Look at his pictures and let them speak for itself, because Rui speaks through his pictures with a great voice and warmth.
It takes a master in photography and a warm person with integrity to capture pictures with so much depth.
For me, Rui is not only the BEST street photographer I have met on flickr, but also a great inspirational source and friend.

Thank you very much for sharing your passion and view on life."

marellaluca says:
"Grande fotografo di grande ispirazione, ogni scatto è perfettamente calibrato e denso di significati, un vero spasso esplorare il suo mondo.
Sicuramente uno dei miei fotografi preferiti su flickr!
Grazie Rui!"

abschied says:
"Simply stated, Rui Palha is one of the very few first-class photographers to be found on Flickr. There are several reasons for me to believe so. Some - such as the consistent adoption of the BN language, or the pivotal role that the human figure has in his images - are likely to be influenced by my own view of photography. Others, are more objective: the firm balance with which all elements in the picture are connected to each other, the way light is brought to bear to determine the meaning of the image, and, above all, the presence of a few, strong themes that tie together all his photographs. In particular, it is indeed amazing how the rain theme, in all its declinations, manages to convey a feeling of deep humanity."

Fernando Martinho says:
"Rui é um mestre . Visão , mente e coração(HCB) estão sempre alinhados em suas poéticas imagens. Por trabalhos como o dele é que valem a pena ficar horas nesse flickr... Para completar ainda fala minha lingua natal... perfeito!!!! Imagino que é daquelas pessoas para passar horas conversando , vagando e flanando..."

SkyShaper says:
" Serious photography students need look no further than the master-works of Rui Palha. He is the embodiment of Cartier-Bresson, Erwitt and Doisneau wrapped into one. He plays the streets like an orchestral leader, and the music he creates is heavenly.
I still can't believe what I'm seeing.

Play on...
SS"

artcphoto says:
"Rui Pahla is a Master Photographer and a great creative artist.
He rises above all others on Flickr.
His images are emotionally moving and thought provoking.
His photostream is an inspiration to me and to all who view it!
Bravo Maestro!!"

Cosmina Lefanto says:
"what I am today is not only thanks to myself, my gratitude goes to the many fathers and mother encountered on my road - thanks Rui!"

ratso3 says:
"Rui is the most inspiring street photographer I have come across. His eye for light and composition are beyond us mortals! He continues to amaze and inspire me with every shot he takes. A true master."

Leo Cobo says:
"Rui Palha es un gran maestro de la fotografía. Sus fotos urbanas en blanco y negro son una auténtica maravilla, desde la primera a la última. Toda su obra es un referente para mí. Gracias, maestro Rui por todas tus fotos, es un placer verlas una y otra vez."

Loredana Guinicelli says:
"Rarely I saw something more intense and poetic of Rui's portfolio.
Things like that happen when a camera meets a poet.
Bravo Rui."

* Ahmad Kavousian * says:
"Rui is a master of well composed street shots, his brilliant B&W photos always been an inspiration to many photographers including myself and I'm proud to have him as a wonderful friend and teacher."

_Fuls_ says:
"Rui uses his talent and technical capacities for creating great images made by love and feelings. A very deep person and a great talented photographer.
Maybe the best BW stream in flickr.
A Master."

[] bichito [] says:
""E a cor das flores é transparente de as velas de grandes navios / Que largam do cais arrastrando nas águas por sombra / Os vultos ao sol daquelas árvores antigas". Dear, my dear maestro Rui, I'm sure that these three verses of Fernando Pessoa -Don Fernando, the best poet of the XXthCentury, fellow countryman of yourself and of all the lonely people of this world- are talking about you and your photography, your light and your heart."

Lomax65 says:
"Non passa giorno in cui io non senta il bisogno di passare a far visita a questo fotografo meraviglioso.
Le sue immagini sono racconti di vita unici e irripetibili, narrati delicatamente da un grande maestro della luce e della composizione, rigorosamente espressi in un "coloratissimo" bianco e nero.
Rui è un uomo che rispetta e ama la strada e la gente, e che dalla stessa gente è a sua volta amato e rispettato.
Un grande uomo, un grande fotografo,sempre disponibile con grande umiltà e grande professionalità.
Lui si definisce un "Eterno apprendista", io lo definisco "Un Grande Maestro" e "un carissimo amico".
Mi auguro che continui a lungo a farci sognare attraverso i suoi occhi.
Con immensa stima.
Massimo Losacco"

Jill. Coleman says:
"I have the greatest respect for Rui. An inspiration to me.
Thank you."

kozan says:
"I hate you..!"

Francesco E says:
"Rui Palha’s images turn what would normally constitute as simple, into a dazzling representation of a clandestine reality. A common every day activity or face become a beautiful work of art in his portraits.

A photographer’s eye is often referred as the main tool behind the creation of his/her image, in Rui’s case I believe his heart is also a source of inspiration.

He is one of my favourite photographers of all time. As strong as these words may appear for a flickr testimonial, it is very much true. His style and composition continue to amaze me. Whenever a new picture is posted, it is an absolute joy for me to see."

CiaoChessa says:
"Rui is the master of light and shadow. He is a true artist who seems to connect with and have real feelings toward each of his subjects. Even if his subjects are the cobblestone streets on which he roams there is still a tremendous sensitivity there that only he can coax out and capture. Rui's portraits and street images are so evocative and full of life. I often find myself going back to them again and again and seeing something new each time.

Thank you for sharing your gems with us."

Levan Kakabadze (tabu) says:
"I can't say alot about his works becouse you have to see them. Rui is one of my favourtie street photographers. Way he composes, way he brings street story is something that can come only from inside, from heart, he puts to much love in each image, he gives them soul."

Anna Pagnacco says:
"I have known Rui's works for some years on different photosites.
I started appreciating streetshots just looking at his photos.
He has an incredible body of excellent works.
His compositions left me speechless lot of times but what's more , you can feel his passion for photography, his love for simple people, his endless research for capturing life in every aspects.
Not only a "great master "to everyone but a honest, sensitive,kind person I am proud to count among my best friends.
May2007"

Demona says:
"For me Rui is an inspiration source, an aim to be reached. Really hope to turn out as professional as he is. thank you rui, cause you help me improve my skills through your experience. Rui is LIFE!!"

rui lebreiro says:
"As fotos do Rui Palha são absolutamente notáveis! (ponto!)
É de tal forma assim que a sensação normal é de querer favoritar todas as fotos...
Alia uma composição exímia - usualmente sem crop's - a um tratamento impar do p&b.
E se o seu trabalho é soberbo, também ele é uma pessoa formidável que tive a felicidade de conhecer.
Obrigado Rui, por seres como és e por nos mostrares desta forma o mundo que ves, esse que por vezes nem percebemos que também é o nosso.
Continua!, és uma fonte de inspiração."

BB (O.ö) says:
"Creio que vi a página do Rui nos primeiros dias que ele a teve... Não faço ideia de como me cruzei com ele, mas a verdade é que aquelas 10 fotografias me encheram o olho... Comentei... Fiquei fã instantaneamente... e nunca mais deixei de acompanhar o seu trabalho.
Simplicidade, qualidade, simpatia, ousadia, excelência são algumas das palavras que encontro para descrever o Rui e o seu trabalho. Tenho o prazer de o conhecer, de já ter ouvido as suas histórias, aventuras e ensinamentos.
Obrigada pelo que nos trazes Rui...."

lia costa carvalho© says:
"O Rui tem o olhar aguçado, curioso, criativo, generoso.
O Rui reinventa cenas do quotidiano a sua frente para devolvê-las a nós em forma de ARTE.
"Viajar " por este teu espaço é realmente um enorme privilégio. Teu trabalho é realmente de excelência.
Parabéns, fotógrafo"

benjamin> says:
"Rui Palha is a real inspiration. His photographs speak for them selfs, mature, sensitive, he is ahead of the pack."

joewig says:
"In his photos

you will only find genius;
you will only find substance;
you will only find heart.
His black and white images are as bold as the sun and as subtle as the moon.

He stays as fresh as the wind, so if you don’t follow his work closely you will miss beauty that only his heart can show you. Because it is of the heart, you only have visitation rights for a season. When a new season is upon us, like a fresh wind, a new level of masterful images sweeps in and the older ones you may see no more.

His photographs of the life he finds on the street are without parallel. He creates works of art through each image shown. If you’ve discovered his photo stream consider yourself extremely fortunate. You are perusing the work of a master.

You can learn a lot from him.

I have."

virginiaz says:
"One of the most beautiful galleries I've seen on flickr. I can fave his pictures with my eyes closed!"

Emmanuel Smague says:
"Amazing! Stunning! Exellent! Natural!
His works leave me speechless. When I think at photography, I think at photos like these."

gonçalo borges dias, says:
"Rui Palha, um fotógrafo de alma e de uma visão extraordinária, não o conheço nunca troquei uma única palavra com ele, mas ao passar uma série de imagens de grande valor, fiquei muito feliz por ver um adepto do preto e branco tão capaz, tão talentoso e sensivel.
Após uma série de leituras e aprendizagens sobre composição de imagem, percepção da forma, noção de valores de exposição, leis de reciprocidade, volumes, pespectivas, enquadramentos, valorização e análise de elementos, semiótica..toda essa teoria esta presente, fortemente visivel e de grande valor fotográfico.
Deve ser um valor sem igual realizar que na tomada de vistas os belos instantes decisivos, o momento em que tudo se compõe na imagem aperece perfeitamente visivel e claramente atingido.
Os meus mais sinceros parabéns apesar de não ser a pessoa mais indicada para o dar, talvez daqui a uns anos o seja, mas espero que o meu olho clinico algum dia esteja tão apurado como o seu.
Técnicamente, Artisticamente e Composicionalmente.

Desta forma mostro o meu apreço , não com BIG FAVORITES mas com uma palavra verdadeira e de grande admiração.

Atentamente

Gonçalo Borges Dias ( o estudante)"

enboheme says:
"The first time I saw Rui's photostream, I was totaly impressed by his fantastic pictures. From the composition to the exposure, everything is perfect. I faved a lot of them but to be honest, I should have faved'em all . He's a master of street photography as well as the usual celeb ones. I'm sure HCB would have loved all these decisive moments."

Mylens* says:
"I am very happy to have Rui among us.
He is a master. Maybe he is The Master.
Photography is his life. It is in his blood, it is the air he breaths.
When you look at his images you feel many echoes inside.
You feel like you are seeing life as you never did before.
This is a gift and Rui is humble enough to share it with us.
He is a gentle and generous person.
I feel honored to be his friend.

Fico muito feliz em ter o Rui entre nós.
Ele é um mestre. Talvez ele seja O Mestre.
Fotografia é sua vida. Ela está no seu sangue, no ar que ele respira.
Quando a gente olha suas imagens sente que está vendo a vida de uma forma totalmente nova. Elas ecoam dentro da gente.
Isto é um dom e com simplicidade o Rui o divide com todos.
Ele é gentil e generoso.
Sinto-me honrada em ser sua amiga."

jk251 says:
"You can feel the humanity from Rui's photos."

T Glow says:
"Além de ser um super fotografo, tenho a honra de ser amigo desta pessoa mais que especial.
Anos se passaram e nossos caminhos continuam se cruzando.
Sou grato por conhecer alguem com tanta sensibilidade como o meu amigo Rui."

nikond100 says:
"Rui is a master!
I´ve been learning from his stunning work for years from different photo sites.
A wonderful person and a top quality artist, we all should be honored to have him among us here at flickr.

Abração, meu irmão."

Pampero says:
"He aquí un maestro . El fotógrafo de pequeños duendes urbanos que caminan con el paraguas sobre interminables suelos enlosados. El fotógrafo de rostros profundos, ajados, de mirada directa, curtidos. El artista de retratos anónimos pero que a todos nos resultan familiares.
Cronista de la vida que pasa en la ciudad. Con Rui se aprende a mirar más allá del objetivo de la cámara. Con Rui nunca me pregunto con qué lo ha hecho, sino porqué lo ha hecho."