About shadowplay / Hans Proppe  

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Testimonials (29)

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  gagah says:

  ".confused: there it is in his profile the only adjective one could link to him because all creativeoriginal artists are ( i agree with all the testimonials especially jessiqua's--meaning there's really no way of explaining the aw!most perfect combination of technique & yes ingeniousness,"

  29th June, 2007

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  www.gustavocisneros.com.mx says:

  "Thanks for your comment dude!
  i remember the first time i saw your work and it was simple not understandable how did you got those textures and information in the image ...
  thats the true beauty in image production & postproduction .. leaving the observer figuring out what is he seeing and loosing proportion of realitty ..
  thanks for sharing your eyes & brain"

  29th March, 2007

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  ale zatta says:

  "shadowplay was the man who inspired me to do what im doing.
  
  That happenned when I a friend showed me his pictures on another fotol...
  
  That´s all folks.
  
  Stay tuned, you never know what this guy is going to come wiht..."

  26th March, 2007

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  *Allure* says:

  "He knows how to play!
  If I met him in the sandbox I'd club him over the head, bury him up to his neck and force him to share his genius.
  Then I might feed him some icecream.
  (I also think he might secretly be batman, it's just a hunch.)"

  7th March, 2007

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  karlajdee says:

  "fun and mysterious and ......well just great.
  
  love visiting shadowplays pics........its an adventure"

  13th February, 2007

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  LegoLeah says:

  "Shadowplay is a photographic genius, with godlike ability to animate the inanimate, and masterful control that reveals intimacies while simultaneously keeping the viewer at arms length.
  And he still takes the time to leave thoughtful sweet comments on my images."

  14th May, 2006

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  Fack to Bront says:

  "Shadowplay = heroic photography. Man's a genius and no mistake.
  
  Aye, he is."

  1st May, 2006

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  nimmo says:

  "I consider Shadowplay a major influence on my work. Nobody looks at the world the way he does and his striking and worldly photos never fail to leave an indelible impression."

  11th December, 2005

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  seawallrunner says:

  "Without the shadow of a doubt, Hans is the most talented yet unsettling artist on Flickr. I will never look at dolls the same way again, ever!
  
  Love your work, you inspire me to play with light."

  15th October, 2005

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  Peek says:

  "Fantastic 'vision'. I am "studying" Shadows lighting techniques. Look, read, learn. If you have to learn, learn from the best and people that you admire. Thanks Shadow!"

  17th September, 2005

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  btezra says:

  "~Hans is just exceptionally good with his addiction...photography. Constantly and consistently 'good stuff'. Thanx for sharing the images and all the best~"

  14th September, 2005

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  annappleaday says:

  "hans has an exceptional ability to turn any and every photograph into a work of art. I am not qualified to write a testimonial but am delighted at the same time to do so.
  His work is so far above and beyond the reach of this mere mortal...He is a genius..!"

  29th July, 2005

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  HopsMaltYeast says:

  "Shadowplay was one of my first favorites at fotolog. The consistency of his quality and creative style is as amazing as the consistency and conciseness of his prose. Fabulous vision coupled with extraordinary technical expertise.
  
  A good guide to learners and beginners.
  
  An ounce of faint praise or gentle criticism from him is worth 8 pounds of gush and mush from anyone else. I don’t know him personally, but I suspect that spending an hour or so tasting tequila and cerveza with him out of the sun would be a fun and rewarding afternoon."

  3rd July, 2005

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  angel of the odd says:

  "god..where do i begin? oh yes, with the word INSPIRATION. thank you thank you thank you shadowplay and if i havent mentioned it- you are amazing."

  20th June, 2005

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  noahstone says:

  "Shadowplay is my mentor and he doesn't even know it."

  5th June, 2005

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  Ms Entropy says:

  "Ha! Yeah! Like Shadowplay even needs a testimonial...
  
  Unbelievable, and that's about all there is to say.
  
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++"

  5th April, 2005

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  sebastian's belle says:

  "sometimes you start to wonder why you are having so much trouble taking decent photos. it goes on for maybe a few weeks, before you wander back here and find that shadowplay has stolen them all."

  1st April, 2005

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  fubuki says:

  "Shadowplay's work is truly brilliant and creative, but be warned - prolonged viewing will induce an overwhelming paralytic appreciation. side effects include long fugue state staring, spontaneous fits of approving grunts and nods, and a staggering artistic vertigo.
  
  shadowplay is one of the strongest photographers in Flickr - and i say without reservation or hesitation that his Tzintzuntzan work is the finest set in all of Flickrstan.
  
  Hans' gifted alchemy is the power to transform the raw into the sensual and shift the sensual back into the real. His work is simply magnificent."

  30th March, 2005

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  cymagen says:

  "His photos are insanely beautiful..."

  26th March, 2005

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  elston says:

  "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

  28th February, 2005

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  Mary Hockenbery (reddirtrose) says:

  "genius - shamanic photography"

  25th February, 2005

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  taliX says:

  "A day without a foto of shadowplay? No way! His work is excellent, brilliant, unique. I've never seen such strong pictures like that, which catch not only my eye. They go straight to my heart. Thanks a lot for sharing them!"

  29th January, 2005

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  mfophotos says:

  "Hans' work is extraoardinary. Sometimes his photos look as though they were rendered in carbon pencil, the detail is so well dilineated. Other times, I am struck by his unique vision and painterly approach to achieving some awesome results."

  26th January, 2005

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  Shutter-muse says:

  "Nobody and I mean NOBODY captures the human spirit as well as shadowplay does! His images of people send such strong messages that one cannot help but be affected by them.
  
  His ability to "paint with light" on the human body also astounds me. Creativeness, incredible artistic ability, and technical expertise are all charcteristics that come to mind when I think of his images. Thanks for making flickr such an addictive place shadowplay!"

  10th January, 2005

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  Bondseye says:

  "It struck me as I logged on today. I can't go a day without seeing what shadowplay has been up to. To say his work is visionary is an understatement. His work transcends the bonds of traditional imagery. The versatility of his talent can be seen on his stream. From stark and honest portraits, to imaginative dream lands. Places where doll heads adorn billboards, and angels walk dirt streets.
  In my opinion he's one of the best Flickr has to offer.
  Spend some time. See what Shadowplay has been up to."

  29th December, 2004

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  efatima says:

  "Hans defines a STYLE. His work is so unique. Very creative and motivating."

  1st January, 2005

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  jessiqua says:

  "shadowplay drinks clamato and that's what makes his pictures so beautiful and scary. xoxo"

  3rd December, 2004

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  robholland says:

  "Shadowplay inspires me and also makes me despair that I will ever be this creative and accomplished."

  10th November, 2004

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  drp says:

  "I know that aliens must exist...because nothing on earth can be THIS good."

  29th October, 2004

Joined:

October 2004

Hometown:

Agua Dulce, Ca. & Whidbey Island, Wa.

Occupation:

Making movies.