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i went to california
where the sun shines on me
and despite what once was
the black widow
she whispers
and sometimes knocks at my door

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Wherever there is light, one can photograph ~ Alfred Stieglitz

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen ~ Minor White
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My primary style is urban abstract with a heavy preference for reflections. None of my images are digitally manipulated and all images are what I see through the viewfinder. I now shoot with a Canon 50D + 4 lenses and use a TTV contraption (built myself) sparingly. I still use 3-4 different types of cheap post-processing software for minor adjustments to color and contrast. Sometimes I use a tripod for night shots, but never take it on trips.

Once member of the Coalition of Photographic Arts (COPA) in Milwaukee, WI: www.copamilwaukee.com/

One of the original Cream City Photogs

Please check out my color: thermophle green

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Contacts (384)

Maggiechen2012 Ying Chen
Antoine Debroye Antoine Debroye
Môsieur J.... Jérôme
liechtenrose No real name given
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thedot_ru A. Klioutchnikov
Omri Suissa Omri Suissa
JavaPeno Photo... Jon
Steve Hanson Steve Hanson
Sue.Borremans Sue Borremans
santanartist Dottie Day
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Fresno, California 6,265 photos, 373 members
iPhone Camera Shots 270,699 photos, 10,448 members
Photographer Universe - True Wilderness competition open! 151,481 photos, 5,557 members
San Francisco 178,667 photos, 11,726 members
hiking climbing backpacking 32,794 photos, 2,009 members
U.S. National Parks and Places 75,526 photos, 5,233 members
California's Central Valley 13,476 photos, 581 members
Cafes, Coffee Houses, Burger Joints, Food Carts. 36,679 photos, 2,200 members
Art Bandits 13,199 photos, 1,225 members
Cream City Critique 21 photos, 21 members
New Orleans 46,680 photos, 3,222 members
The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,377 photos, 4,484 members
Utah 38,231 photos, 2,139 members
National Park Photos 1,535 photos, 193 members
Las Vegas 83,341 photos, 6,620 members
Sign Whores 31,110 photos, 530 members
font whores 3,893 photos, 357 members
manhole cover 14,304 photos, 1,249 members
Brussels: the heart of Europe 6,490 photos, 227 members
walls 24,572 photos, 1,305 members
Green Bay, Wisconsin 1,307 photos, 186 members
Neon Signs 80,091 photos, 7,274 members
New York City 478,370 photos, 30,195 members
Space and Time 42,290 photos, 6,270 members
Abstract Photography, Art and More... 84,528 photos, 8,434 members
The Urban Jungles 62,799 photos, 7,538 members
U.S. National Parks 95,824 photos, 10,139 members
South-Eastern Wisconsin Art/Artists 3,900 photos, 237 members
Esoteric Visual Emporium (EVE) 5,958 photos, 149 members
Ships and Vessels 120,163 photos, 9,662 members
Quality Abstracts 8,672 photos, 7,058 members
Twin Cities 84,040 photos, 2,795 members
The Great Mississippi River Bridge Project (TGMRBP) 1,869 photos, 387 members
Sign City 159,169 photos, 10,444 members
Urban Abstracts 115,267 photos, 6,313 members
Rocks & Water 36,407 photos, 4,221 members
pavement 59,841 photos, 11,858 members
Street Dogs & Cats 12,846 photos, 2,506 members
WALLS Only WALLS ! 30,338 photos, 6,494 members
Through the Viewfinder 57,620 photos, 6,907 members
Indirect People 445 photos, 38 members
Landmarks around the world 16,784 photos, 1,520 members
Milwaukee Sequential Numbers 40 photos, 49 members
Indirect Objects 753 photos, 66 members
Available Light / Existing Light 358,033 photos, 12,425 members
Scientist Photographers - Selection 307 photos, 130 members
Paris 244,624 photos, 26,618 members
Madison, Wisconsin 35,724 photos, 2,001 members
form, shape, composition 37,335 photos, 1,162 members
Locks (Padlocks, that is!) 3,796 photos, 1,442 members

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Testimonials (5)

lollophoto says:

"I had the honor and the pleasure of taking part in the Cream City Photogs exhibition with Monica. After we hung her photos, I stood back and looked at them and said, "God, you have such a great eye."

And she does. She sees things I never even dream of.

Her fantastic photographic skills are matched by her quick wit, warm personality and her ability to make me laugh out loud with a single, wry comment.

I can't wait to see what she comes up with next, and I am anxious to be a part of it with her.

Thanks, Monica! You were one of the best parts of the exhibition for me."

11th May, 2007
Baron von Beerfest says:

"Monica takes great photos. Her unique perspective has provided us with some stunningly beautiful shots. From abstract to architectural to nature and animals, there is always something for everyone to enjoy in her photostream. It is an honor to be able to experience the world through her eyes."

23rd November, 2006
Jon . says:

"It's about time I wrote Monica a testimonial.

Where to start? First, she's one of my oldest Flickr contacts... so that makes her ancient. Second, she's got a witty sense of humour that reflects in her comments.

Monica sees the world in a special way that keeps you on your toes."

21st November, 2006
An Occasional Nut says:

"From Resplendent to Calculating to the great Reflector Bean image, no other artist on flickr is better represented in my pool of favorites than Thermophle. What is a thermophile? A thermophile is an organism that thrives where other creatures slow down, using the energy surrounding it to grow. Take a look around the photostream, and you'll find the metabolic byproducts of Thermophle's growth: thought-provoking images that portray a well-examined world."

3rd May, 2006
rclarkguy says:

"Once in a great while we can observe and admire a great talent -- one getting greater everytime she shoots. Eventually, most photographers will know this name. Monica or thermophle, the prints show her talent."

12th January, 2006