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Semi-detached's photostream
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I'm Stewart and I'm semi-detached. I work, rest and play in Edinburgh, for the most part. I did a wee course in photography as a student and hated it with a passion. However, in 2007 I was given a little digital camera and bit by bit came to love it. It's funny how things change.
My main interests are architecture (gritty urban architecture being a particular favourite but polished and untouched I will also take pics of - I'm not fussy, but I do know what I like). London and Glasgow are particular faves but I don't have time to go to these cities as much as I'd like so a lot of my architecture pictures are of auld reekie (which isn't so bad!).
Also landscapes, of which Scotland seems to provide a cornucopia of stunningness - pictures (my pictures at least) are pretty much a pale recollection. But they serve to remind of the sheer beauty of the place.
I tend to take less landscape pictures than architecture pictures because you can always guarantee that a building will be in the same place you left it, with fairly similar light (some will disagree about that) whereas the incredibly capricious scottish weather can wreck your plans to capture the perfect landscape in an instant - and when you've drive a couple of hours to do it you (definitely me) get a little miffed. When it works it tends to work big time; when more often it doesn't it really doesn't. Some of the flickr-ites on here are far, far more patient than I am and you can see it in their results.
Anyway, you can buy some of my photos here:
Or just pop me a line if you're interested in anything inparticular on my photostream. I should reply in a day or so.
Anyway, below are the people whose shots regularly inspire (and impress) me on flickr. There's lots of good stuff here.
Gavin Dunbar - superb black and white landscapes.
GMS - always surprising and interesting.
Blue Fin Art - Extraordinary Seascapes.
Angus Clyne - Mr. (very) Great Scottish Scapes.
Peter Ribbeck - The West Coast has never looked so good through his lens.
Brancolina - Urban mastery.
Joe Rossbach - warmth and beauty in his landscapes.
Scott Masterton - again, gorgeous and dramatic landscapes.
G R E E N G A G E - another black and white king.
The Flying Pig - plethora of lovely views of Scotland.
Wil Freeborn - amazing ability - what great notebooks!
ELPH - an artist and illustrator who is unique and fantastic.
Kenny Maths - the Edinburgh festival should give him a knighthood for all the superb shots he takes during it.
Chee Seong - refuses to be pigeonholed with one particular thing - always high quality and engaging shots.
Northern Xposure - East Coast Beauty.
Antsplan - West Coast Beauty.
TGKW - Recording Glasgow life like no-one else.
Tristan LB - Architecture with a great eye.
Bart Pogoda - Truly unique, a traveller and storyteller.
Rod Monkey - Beautiful people, beautifully taken.
Gorbot - Stripped back photography that is completely engaging. A one model man.
Yushimoto_02 - Mr European Architecture.
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- British Photographers 117,429 photos, 2,212 members
- Edinburgh snow! 1,189 photos, 60 members
- Guardian Edinburgh 3,646 photos, 160 members
- Big Things on the Beach 76 photos, 24 members
- Architect Sir Basil Spence 595 photos, 99 members
- Flickr Walkabout Group 4,882 photos, 1,823 members
- Typography and Lettering 116,123 photos, 17,148 members
- 25 to 49 Faves (Post 1, Comment and Fave 2) 7,233 photos, 584 members
- OPTIME GALLERY 10,447 photos, 142 members
- Lonely Planet: Photo Challenges - 'Mystical' 78,897 photos, 9,752 members
- University of Edinburgh photos 317 photos, 50 members
- SHINING★STAR - Post 1- Give 5 Stars 824,284 photos, 28,287 members
- Edinburgh Festivals 2010 5,462 photos, 355 members
- WONDERFUL WORLD OF BUILDINGS / ARCHITECTURE (P1 / A1 ) 33,164 photos, 3,419 members
- Graphic Designers Moonlighting as Photographers 154,147 photos, 11,573 members
- Guardian Camera Club 21,553 photos, 10,841 members
- Urban Scotland 7,451 photos, 324 members
- Geo-mapped Summer Staycation 2009 1,402 photos, 396 members
- Scotland on the map 9,723 photos, 248 members
- Nikon flickr Award (Post 1 - Award 3) 403,820 photos, 20,001 members
- Top 20 Architectural Photos 19 photos, 639 members
- Ministract 35,053 photos, 1,060 members
- top-f [ 25+ faves ] 32,091 photos, 12,035 members
- Riisli Gallery 9,503 photos, 1,132 members
- Camera Club © 238 photos, 24 members
- art of landscape 1,993 photos, 13,678 members
- Improvised Images 42 photos, 40 members
- Great Scottish photography. 18,924 photos, 741 members
- Absolute Scotland 4,726 photos, 133 members
- HYM Club 390 photos, 37 members
- flickrjob's hall of fame 878 photos, 124 members
- Long Exposure 394,972 photos, 43,191 members
- Sigma 10-20mm 218,562 photos, 13,029 members
- Lenscapes 18,310 photos, 671 members
- +75 faves POST 1 FAV 2!!! CLOSED!!! 257 photos, 824 members
- 75 Faves and less than 1500 Views(when posted) 506 photos, 249 members
- Scotland in Picture - Photo of the Year - OPEN 105,107 photos, 2,759 members
- The Portrait Group 1,678,571 photos, 116,427 members
- Inspiring Connections~ closed 8,477 photos, 755 members
- Gower 5,161 photos, 331 members
- Glasgow Photo 2,584 photos, 2,664 members
- Portobello 594 photos, 78 members
- Stuck in Customs' Brilliant Cabal - My Cool and Clever Friends 94,593 photos, 4,028 members
- The Other Village - (Post 1 Award 4) 122,622 photos, 7,622 members
- The Challenge Factory 71,969 photos, 4,356 members
- Power Stations 6,669 photos, 1,490 members
- ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY 6,162 photos, 597 members
- 25+ Faves (25-49): Post one,Comm & Fave 2 on page 1-10 (SWEEPER 17,811 photos, 5,232 members
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Galleries (5)
- Out there! 4 photos
- People 5 photos
- Land and Sea 8 photos
- Colour Shapes 2 photos
- Geometry 11 photos
Testimonials (6)
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EdinburghGary says:
"Has my attention, a truly captivating photostream. Seems to have an eye for detail, wherever it may be. As a result of seeing this work, I am going to try even harder to think outside the box and perhaps treat the smaller scene with as much respect as those landscapes I lust after.
I am inspired :)
Gary."11th June, 2009
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yushimoto_02 [christian] says:
"It’s a true pleasure to write a testimonial for Stewart. The discovery of Stewart’s photography is definitely one of my personal highlights in Flickr. Stewart’s speaks a very personal and clear language in his pictures – his compositions are very captivating, they are very artistic and colourful. He shows us unusual perspectives and he is one the few photographers I know, that produce great, futuristic looking compositions. So don’t miss any of Stewart’s shots! I am definitely looking forward to see more of Stewart’s work!"
27th December, 2008
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stripey.suze says:
"I remember this photostream as being one of the first to catch my eye on Flickr. Stewart's work is immediately captivating - full of vibrant colours, creative angles and unusual perspectives. A genius at digital manipulation, Stewart pushes the boundaries to produce results which continually impress and show Scotland (and beyond) in a new way. It's a photostream which is always inspiring and challenging - one definitely worth learning new ideas from. Thanks!"
12th September, 2008
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e|[d]|ge. says:
"Mel shows great talent throughout his stream. Colors bounce off of the page into your lap . Image to image is filled with emotion and moods that captivate the viewer. :)"
8th April, 2008
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Alessandro Coiro Mas says:
"His pictures are all priceless. He seems to know all the tricks. His photostream has all the colors in the world. He's very creative."
6th April, 2008
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Gizmo_F says:
"One of my favourite photographers on flickr.
He produces great work, always seems to choose the best or most unique angle and has an eye for great geometric shapes which I particularly enjoy.
Clearly also an adept at post-processing but equally matches this with the quality of his shooting in the first instance.
Keep up the great work, Semi-detached. :)
Giz"30th January, 2008
- Name:
- Stewart
- Joined:
- May 2006
- Currently:
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- I am:
- Male