Outstanding Photographers: a curated collection

Bursting with energy, Bob Harbison's photos [ https://www.bobharbison.com/ ] bounce off the screen, pouncing on the viewer with color and style.  He shows an extraordinary dedication to his craft and his public. It appears Bob doesn't ask for help moderating Communities until they reach, say, about 300,000 followers! Thanks from hundreds of thousands of us for doing what you do, Bob! Among others, Bob Harbison's Communities and Groups include: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nikonphotographs/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/rrphotos/  

"Springtime Blues" Wisconsin Horizons By Phil Koch. Master of the echo, Phil Koch's "Horizons" series frequently splits the frame in roughly equal parts, with the lower "earthly" segment reflecting what's going on above. Here, the smooth, ice-covered rocks reflect the orderly altocumulus clouds above in contour, tone and pattern. Phil's profile page [ https://phil-koch.pixels.com/ ] has many more examples of his creations, and a few surprises mixed in there, too. Phil says: "I created the series of Horizons in 2010 as photographic journey through the landscapes of Wisconsin. I rarely shoot in the same location as the sun rises and find the meadows that most just drive by without a second thought as the best place to wait and watch."

John Suler's Flickr Albums page (partial view) John Suler's perceptions are well worth your time considering. He is both observing and participating in the world of cyber photography. "It's a composition, stupid!" He wrote (perhaps with your help if you commented) a book that strives to take full advantage of social media. On Flickr John describes the project: "My whole photostream is an ongoing meditation on photographic psychology: how we create, share, and react to images, especially concerning digital photography and online photosharing, like here in flickr. "This set in Flickr contains some of my more highlighted aspects of Photographic Psychology, including essays that appear in my online book "Photographic Psychology: Image and Psyche." It’s a book about the design, interpretation, and psychological impact of visual images based on photography. As a psychologist, I will bring ideas from my field into this explorat

Maria Salvador's old Google+ site (above) gives an idea of the quality & breadth of her work. Maria Salvador makes it tough to choose a favorite! Whether it comes to Flowers or Photographers Maria's posts are exquisitely selected. She is not afraid of tackling unusual subjects. From Photo album: Pixels dance - composites, collages & other textures on MeWe Sylvester, the dragon "Sylvester is a dreamer. He loves the ocean and sometimes he dreams of a world where the dolphins fly and the dragons dive and play together..." by Maria Salvador Maria Salvador is moving off Google +. Here is her final post on her "Flowers for Love" Google+ Collection: "Google+ seems to be falling down by pieces, so this will be my last post. You may find me, if you want, on Mewe: https://mewe.com/profile/5bc70b66a5f4e501fdeb3889 , where I met some nice Communities of photographers from G, and also on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/pho

Red sunset San Vigilio - Bergamo, Italy Exploring frontiers While some of us push the limits of B&W photography and others explore color, Paolo Dalprato, Photographer investigates the intersection of the two. His Collections cover some unusual subjects. A sampling of Collections on the Dalprato Galleries page Paolo has a lot to say about his philosophy of photography in the "About" link on his old Google+ Profile page: " I have a very emotional approach to photography , I am convinced that the knowledge of the technique is fundamental, but it is just a tool to use to say something or convey emotions or just represent beauty... " I also work in the music and most of the pictures are related to That environment, taken mostly during concerts of classical music but also jazz musicians, buskers and tango dancers. In this case, I try to portray the artist and not the person, in other words I portray the personage. And if there is even the musica

Icebergs | Dead, ahead Lago Argentina - Provincia de Santa Cruz, Argentina Themes thread their way through a photographer's work.  Mark Hurn organizes his work into Collections. My favorite on Google+ was "Argentina...," a grand introduction to the country and its unique phenomena. Collections are stated themes, conscious, open and declared. Throughout Mark's work, however, runs another theme, private, deeper and more fascinating. He frequently expresses it as a personal characteristic on his posts, " I'm posting tonight instead of tomorrow, as I don't think I shall have time then... " Photography is a gift of time. Mark comments: "Some of this planet is still truly mesmerising... so can we lose the ego and stop destroying it now, while we're still here? Walk when you can, drive a smaller car, acclimatise to where you live and if you need an air conditioner, set it high (I use 30° C in summer). "Algunas partes de est

A sample of Bob Danley's Google+ Collections Most of the naturalists I have known have also been photographers. Bob Danley's explorations were unusually well organized on his Google+ Collections page. "Birdbob" also has excellent albums on Pinterest and material (as "brushfoot") on Tumblr , too. Bob recorded a series of interviews with radio station KLYQ 1240 AM and online at klyq.com. Here's the latest example I could find (from 2016): ( Youtube ) In 2013, Bob was recognized by the American Recreation Coalition with its Beacon Award . The commendation read: Bob Danley, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge   “For his use of social media to reach new audiences. As avian migrants arrive or depart from the refuge, as observation opportunities occur in association with nest building, brood rearing, [pollinating] and other [phenomenological] events, Bob Danley tweets, blogs, and electronically communic

Sonali Dalal's photography summons the viewer. Her remarkably focused creative energy makes her albums read like a good novel - a real "page turner!" "I picked up a camera for the first time in 2010. 'Til then, I had no idea what DSLR meant. I have been working with a fashion design company for the last 27 years, and that constant exposure to creativity has helped me a lot as a photographer. My exposure to art and artists and my frequent travels have fueled my passion for photography. Coming into contact with some amazing talent on g+, pushed me into exploring the field further." Photographer Sonali Dalal-Showcased on Picforest "18-01-2010 The date will forever remain etched in memory of Sonali Dalal, the date on which she held the camera for the first time..."  From Picforest: "Her photos adorn covers of books of some of the greatest poets of Gujarati literature. She has won the Gold Medal at the prestigious “The

How to become a much better photographer than I am. It's a cinch! Every one of us has our own way of learning and the internet makes this much easier than it used to be. If you learn well via coursework, [ http://bit.ly/BestPhotoCourses ] will be a gold mine for you. Most photographers are independent folks, friendly but competitive. You need not be an expert to enjoy the hobby, but vicariously observing an expert as an online apprentice can be useful: [ http://wildlifephotoapprentice.com/ ] Share your work with other photographers. Until April 2019, a welcoming Google+ Community of photographers was helpful. Dilettante Photography [ https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/111083817314332790896 ] was my favorite. Encouragement was always there, with constructive criticism if you requested it. Here's their introduction: "diliˈtänt,-ˈtäntē noun: a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge." ANY LA

Follow the shadows in MARY THEODOROPOULOU's photos and you'll be in for a special treat! Shadows play prominent and unusual roles in her skyscapes. Modestly,  she claims amateur status as she wanders near Kalamáki, Attiki, Greece . Make no mistake, however, her shots are professional. Her Flickr photostream demonstrates her use of shadow to emphasize, frame and expand the dimensions of her work, particularly her landscapes: YouTube reveals yet more of Mary Theodoropoulou's talent. I spent just 3 minutes watching one of her videos and got inspirations for creating my own someday: "Seagulls Community" Photos and video by Mary Theodoropoulou Music "Seagull"-Eleni Karaindrou Lyrics Arletta 

The photographer speaks! To find such a thought-provoking first-person introduction is rare. Turns out I am no longer an amateur. I am an expert in training! (Apprenticed to you.) Thanks to Robin Griggs Wood for this insight and many more in her various Collections. Or should I say, Adventures?!   🌎 http://robingriggswood.com/ 🔷 http://www.thearcanum.com 🌅 https://www.instagram.com/robingriggswood/ ⛰ https://www.flickr.com/photos/robingriggswood/ 👍 https://www.facebook.com/robingriggswood 💠 http://www.linkedin.com/in/robingriggswood 🏙 https://500px.com/robingriggswood