Andre Easter Photography

Thank you very much for your message of encouragement concerning my b&w work. I see that you have a good eye in b&w yourself! I was a "Tonian" for five years. There's certainly a lot to photograph around there, and the Bay.

Vin

Even if I didn't like your photos (which I do), I'd have to express admiration for your equipment. TLRs (!) of makes I don't even know, and a Petri (I actually have one of these, though a different model). It's a refreshing change from the "I got more megapixels than you" culture on the Web. Nice to see the old beasts still active.

The Ciro-Flex is very under-rated, IMO. I own a few of them, and have enjoyed them very much. Have even visited the factory in Delaware OH where they were built... Anyway, nice to see people using the old cameras well.

Oh, a Ciro-Flex was my introduction to MF photography. See:

http://www.douggrosjean.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=7

doug@douggrosjean.com

Hi Andre, You have some great shots, very creative compositions.

Andre, love your Washington DC pictures. Terrific and inspirational

Hi Andre thanks very much for your kind words about my photo! coming from you are very stimulating to continue with my photos! I browse your galleries...beautiful black&white photos... I hope you visit Portugal soon...send me a mail , it will be a pleasure meet you then!

Andre, I really like your portfolio. I'm such a push over for b/w and I really enjoyed all of yours especially Washington, D.C.

Thanks for taking the time to view and comment so many of my photos. I appreciate it! Keep loading those old cameras with black & white film and taking 'em out! I'll stop by here on a regular bases to see your new work.

Andre - I love the DC for Bums series. It provides a very good contrast and "reality check" from all of the postcard pics you see of DC despite the fact that it has one of the highest crime rates of any city in the country. And, beyond that, the photos convey a sense of desperation and loss of faith. Great work!

Hi Andre, many thanks! Very good works in your portfolio.. Bravo See you Os

great portfolio!...but I think that your BW photos nead a littel more contrast. :) D.S.

Thankyou very much for you comments on my work it really does mean alot. I have submitted some of my work to the calgary stampede this year so I hope they like it. Its great to hear how more experienced photographers feel. Thanks Again Jaeme

Andre,

Thanks for the encouragement. Not much left to make photos of the strip anymore. I wish I had started my quest a few years ago. Oceanview is disapearing a little everyday.

Thank you for your ratings, some support is usefull sometimes!!

Andre;

i must say that i am in awe of your B & W. you have a great knack for finding interesting shots. i particularly like the scenes from chesapeke bay. fabulous. i am sure glad i wandered upon your portfolio as it has given me the opportunity to appreciate your stunning images. thank you. take care.

danene

An artist is defined by their work. Your work speaks in volumes about the type of artist you must be. Imaginative, original, deep, heartfelt and truly beautiful! Keep up the great work!

Your work is absolutely wonderful! I know you're fond of B&W, but your color is just as nice. I love your Virginia/S. Maryland folder & your 'Ship' shots. You definitely have the knack for getting the right shot. Brilliant... something to strive for. Thanks for sharing and the comments made on my portfolio.

Thanks for the really nice comments on my portfolio. Where did you get all those TLRs? I like your architectural shots, DC, God's country and the Chesapeake Bay folders especially. And all the ones from California. I was once a Long Beach bicyclist myself. If you can capture scenes people can relate to and remember they've been to, you've got them hooked.

Andre, your portfolio shows how much a human being can be different from others. YOU ARE THAT ONE and I admire your eccentricity. Also, because you're committed to work with film, it is another reason why I even more appreciate your work and its quality. Very nice pictures and pleasant visit! I encourage other members to come back as often as they can... Sincerely, Thierry

You have an excellent eye for shooting B&W and a great portfolio. Your pictures are a good learning tool for me trying to shoot in this format. Thanks for sharing.

Andre, Your b&w photos have a last-era feel to them, something you capture very well indeed. Thanks for sharing your work. -Bill.

Thanks Andre for your comment on my portfolio. I really enjoyed your portfolio especially DC. You love black and white like I do. Keep up the good work!

I had to visit to see what "bumbling" meant. I have to say, I am disappointed. These photos aren't "bumbling" at all! And I was hoping for some really bad art. ( ; I think you have a good documentary style, so black and white is an excellent choice for you. I really enjoyed several of your building photos, especially the one with the really dark shadows... I'll comment on the photo, as well, so you know which one I'm talking about. I also really like the photos of the sleeping ducks; they capture a very relaxed feel. My one suggestion is, one or two of the buildings look a little unintentionally flat due to the straight-on angle. Sometimes it's hard to catch a corner in the image, especially in a city shot where there are other objects to block the view. But don't be afraid to lie down, or hold the camera up over your head! People will look at you funny, but it's an easy way to add a little dimension. Best of luck, and thanks for visiting my gallery!

Great portfolio! Nice pictures, specially those of statues. I'm Historian of Art and statues are my job. Thanks a lot for your two words in portuguese. Bye.

Andre, thank you very much for your sincere comments on my photos. Now I see they come from an expert. I like your documentary style and I must say there is a lot of good work here.

Greetings from Poland & (hope you don't mind) Happy ...Easter ;)

Thanks for your compliments. You have great work. I love the subject matter, use f symetry, shadowplay and contrast.

Andre, You continue to flatter me with all your kind words about my work. Am I blushing yet? Thank you so much! Cheers, Raymond

Andre, the comment about film you left on my space led me to take a look at your portfolio. Wow, there are some stunning photographs here. BTW: Still using film, just not getting round to scanning and posting much, will do so

Andre, you have a great amount of style and grace with your photography. I am always quite taken by those individuals that shoot primarily in B&W. You do quite well with it. I think that one must be able to SEE in black and white (figuratively speaking, of course), to do well with it. I believe that you have that ability, as you have pulled it off quite well. Your work is an inspiration to me and I shall visit it often to reassure how to shoot B&W with finesse. Regards to you Andre, Todd

Thank you for your generous (if perhaps undeserved) ratings and commentary on the portfolio. I enjoyed your photos of D.C. and the God's country most. I admire anyone who still has the patience (and time) to work in black and white. I assume you do your developing and printing yourself. For years I cursed the digital and even the color guys. But time has a way of making changes, and I discovered the ease of shooting digitally and not having to do the darkroom chemistry, etc., etc. So now I have pretty much given up on film in general, and B & W in particular. At any rate, you are to be commended for your staying the course. It is obvious that you are attracted to the old, abandoned and sometimes decaying remains of civilization. Hopefully you are not as obcessed with it as I. But those are your photos that I find most enjoyable. There are several very fine works there. You clearly understand tonality, composition and all of the technical aspects quite well. Keep up the good work.

You have really beautifull pictures in your portfolio. I'm not an expert in black & white but analyzing your pictures I can learn a lot. Thanks a lot and I'm waiting to see new photos

thank you for the ecouragement regarding my portfolio it is nice to see that someone with your skills can appreciate my work. you have a very good portfolio your photography is well executed and inspiring.

Thank you very much for you comment on my T-6 B&W at Furnace Creek. You have a very wonderful portfolio yourself. Gives me lots of ideas. Thanks...Gene

I've enjoyed browsing your portfolio, particularly the Chesapeake Bay photos. Thanks for your kind comments about my nudes.

Hi Andre, thanks or your kind words and love your portfolios, seems we have the same enquiring vision.

Andre your D.C. photos make the city come to life. Sorry I posted that pic on your site. I'm new to this and couldn't figure what (Disapprove) meant. I think I've corrected. Will look for more pics and maybe cross paths in the city. Chris

Thank's Andre You have a great portfolio, keep up the great work...

I really like the way you tell stories through your pictures and your b/w style. Great portfolio. Ciao

Your portfolio is really very enjoyable and personable. I like the way you (almost) consistently use B&W and and I LOVE the way you use all kinds of long forgotten camera's to make your pictures. You should organize a contest and let fellow PN members try and guess which camera you used for a particular photo! I look forward to seeing more of your work, thank you for sharing!

I love that you show two very different sides of D.C. Your portfolio has an interesting social commentary on top of just being beautiful.

Thanks for the kind words concerning my portfolio. The sunset was in Garden City, SC near Myrtle Beach. I have more bridge photos on my website: www.garyeatonstudios.com

Hi Andre

I really like your Lusby collection. Less commercial looking than the others (good thing), and they have got texture and ambience, and the ones with the low camera angles on the machinery have a real sense of impending doom about them. Great that you are able to get emotions like this into photographs.

One of the best portfolio i have ever seen on photo.net. Your subjects are very interesting and you are able to complete a meaning about them. Thanks for sharing

thank s for the comment on my pic of the two corsairs,much appreciated,i really like your portfolio,nice to see so many good b/w pics,cheers Duncan

Andre,

I really love your photos of DC and the Eastern Shore. You have a great eye. I also appreciate you taking the time to look at and comment on my photos.

Thanks again, Brad

I like your devotion to B&W - it gives much more impact and and isoletes ideas.

Anyhow how come you know POLISH? how much "Polish" ARE YOU?

REGARDS,

JAKUB

Thanks for your 'historical' insight to the Catalina pic - your Dad is a lucky guy, the North Atlantic is pretty unforgiving at any season. Also, much appeciate your correction on the title - the original PBY pic was taken in such good light that the seascape used seemed about right. Most of my Atlantic seaas are dark/gloomy and didn't fit the PBY lighting. Thats my excuse anyway - will make sure that my background research is more rigorous in future - and will change the title! Liked your b/w pics, very atmospheric. Cheers, Pat

Hello Andre, You are too kind in your comments on my work... Not that I mind... grin... You help make it all worth while. I've not given up b&w but have just been playing with my new toy. I'm currently building a darkroom and hope to have it finished within the month. I've not been that happy in the world of color and am looking forward to a return to silver. Cheers, Raymond

Hi Andre. Beautiful portfolio, with a lot of fantastic Black and white photos. Congratulations ;-)

After seeing your black and white portfolio, Andre, I am flattered you thought so well of one of my photos. Thanks for taking the time comment.

-Kevin

thank you so much for the great comment. you have an excellent understanding of architecture and sculpture.

Andre, you gave me a great moment in front of you portfolio. Thanks for the kind comment in my gallery and for introduce to yourself.

Thanks for the post, I got hold of a set of rolleinar close-up lens. very nice! Paralax corrected coated very nice. I figure any picture that turns out is luck!! I'm very much a novice, just try to put my brain (mindseye) in the WLVF. One day I'll achieve ability to use shutterspeed/aperture to my benefit.

Andre, Your portfolio is very impressive. I am glad that I have found your work. Thanks again for taking the time to comment on my work.

i shot this at Duxford flying legends 2005,will be back there this coming weekend for legends 2006 ,so i will post some more pics later.Cheers Duncan

Hi Andre. Great urban landscape interpretations. The two DC portfolios - one for tourists one for bums - are brilliant juxtapositions. I think I tend to more the bum status myself - and never having lived there at most a vagrant (passed out in the quad at Georgetown looking for my friend who attended school there). The set of photos for tourist is interesting in the intense repetition of monuments - almost obsessive.

I appreciate the willingness to look past our immediate conflict. I probably shot back a little harder than I should have. I can't say my photo embodied exactly what I intended to communicate, it was just a cheap and fast way to get in the general direction of what I wanted to do. So, some of the negative reactions are just due to my lack of care taken in the delivery. If I'm going to anger people, I better be able to stand firmly behind it. I figured I'd get some bad reaction, but I kind of thought it was a generic and trite enough of an image that people would just think it was amateurish.

I posted a long response to the lady who commented last after you. It lays out more of my opinion on the issue if your interested.

What I would actually like to be able to do with my photography is to get people to consider things they hadn't before. The photos I currently have are far too blunt, people are immediatly upset by it, so it will never make anyone consider the idea behind it. I did change the title of the photo, because I didn't put much thought into the first one.

Mike

Your still life series is really timeless. Ordinary everyday items on the floor, natural light - all very "zen" in their own way. I can look at these for ages for some reason. Truly enjoyable.

I respect your work!

Thanks Andre, Great work, love the DC folder. Jan...

Thank you for your kind words...I like your black and white effect -my favorite is the Cheasapke bay series-

Andre, this is a very, very impressive b&w portfolio. I like particularly your "Still Life" folder. I also admire the consequence with which you stick to your own way of seeing things. Really good work.

Thank you for stopping by and viewing my floral work, you are a genius of the play between shadow and highlight and all of the gray area in between. Let's see some color! Saturate! Just For fun!

BTW-I don't even have Photoshop ( I use Picassa) but I know what you mean about turning down the volume & I will keep your advice in mind.

very beautiful portofolio with excellent intreresting compositions. Congrats !

Andre, Although you knitpicked my gambler, you did a great job on my town (DC)!

Wow, what a great porfolio! I like your dedication to B&W. You handle the contrast between sun and shadow very well.

And I'm glad my photo of a tractor could remind you of your wonderful days working in the sun! Not enough kids from my generation will ever know the kind of hard work you experienced.

Hi Andre! Thanks for your kind words on my photo. I love your aircraft and interior shots! A very diverse portfolio, well done!

Thanks for your comments. I'll will be posting more so please check back. You have a great eye for capturing structure. The black and white is extremely effective. City devouring itself is my favorite!

I'm almost certain I've left one of these before. So I figured you deserve another one for your work. ITs all so amazing and inspiring, you are one of the phew hptographers I've marked as interesting. And for good reason! I check on your updates to find inspiration to get out and do more. to take it one step further, see if I can take something I've done, and make it better. Thank you so much for posting your photos on this site. Im struggling with severe SAD(Social Anxiety Disorder) so getting out fo the house is hard for me. But your photos make me want to get otu and never come back! KYle.

Excellent portfolio in pure black and white. You have a great eye for finding interest in the everyday. Love the title with "vagrants and senators." :)

Thank you for sharing your work. Your shots inspire and have a wonderful vision. I like your approach to photography. Your black & white photos here are exemplary.

Andre= Thanks for letting me know about the F8F. It isn't the first fau paw I've had on Photo.net!! I can remember that I was REALLY upset when they wouldn't let me fly it!! :-)I really enjoyed your portfolio. Keep shooting!

Thank you for your kindly comments on my photos. Your b/w photos it's impressiv. I see in your portfolio a great work behind and I infer a great wish to improve it. Congrats. All the best !

Thanks for the comment about the building in DC. I am glad you liked it. I love B/W photography, thanks for sharing yours.

Sacha

An amazing portfolio, even the one roll of color film. Having lived in NoVA for a bit, I'd no idea how much there was I never even knew to go see. Really nice work here, I've learned a few new things about composition especially of wooded areas. Thanks for the effort in posting such a huge number of images. I've no idea why you'd remark on one of mine that it would remind you of something Andre Keretsz would've done, I'm more than a bit flattered. Thank you for taking the time to offer those words of encouragement, they mean quite a bit to a beginner.

On the black and white work. Liked the folder "Washington DC for Bums, Drunks, Crack Dealers, US Senators and other Vagrants". Also the folder "Fortress". Plus a ton of the various shots too. Great work...you don't need color. bryan

Andre,

Thanks so much for the constructive comments you leave regularly in my portfolio. They are very much appreciated.

You've got a lot of fine images in this folio, especially when looked at as part of series. I especially like the Destruction and Still Life sets. My only comment is that there isn't enough saturated colours or nude girls (just joking).

For your time and comments. Loved your portofolio as it shows me the value of a good B&W photo.

Thanks for your comments. You have so many interesting photos. Great work.

Andre,

You've a very interesting portfolio. I very much like your Still Life pictures and those of Public Interior space. Thanks for posting the great comments throughtout Photo.Net. I often see your name and find your comments both honest and funny.

I would like to thank you for the encouraging comment on my portfolio - you are not so bad yourself:). Beautiful photos. I had a laugh reading the "I once bought a roll of color film".

The more I look at your photos, the more I like them. Some of them hide something that can't be seen at a first glance and later you find something appearing that boosts the power. That is VERY interesting. Very good work!

Thanks for your kind comments. I like your style and your interesting array of cameras! My favorites are the still lifes.

Paul

Your still life are my favorite at first look. I'll definitely be back to take a closer look when time permits.

You are so different and you work mostly in BW; I do not know why you ever noticed me. I can not say that I understand your work but there is a fascinating side of it to me

i'm not sure if i even possess the proper vocabulary to comment on your photos. i'm in awe. thrilled. smiling. stunned. speechless.

Great portfolio. I especially like your still life and dc for bums series. Great mood and use of the b/w medium. Clearly the work of a master.

Your still life and landscapes are a whole new level to me Andre. So much to learn from your approach, keep it simple, and make them look over and over :) Your printing is exquisite. I learn as much from that, as your vision. Bravo, my friend.

Really enjoyed your Still Life folder, lets have some more !

All the best

Gary

My favorites are the still lifes and sketchy DC. I do miss the picture of you drinking out of a yard. What was in that yard anyway? Harp, Smithwicks or Bass maybe. Keep rock'n with cool cameras!!

Paul

Andre Easter You have a excelent portofio i come back to see and follow your work. regards joao

Thanks for your comment on my shot.....you have a gargantuan portfolio with wonderful depth. I love your shot of the bricks. It has the tone and texture of a black and white but in full colour. I would be greatful for your opinions on any of my other pics...to grip,twist and wring out any advice you can bestow upon someone as inexperienced as I. cheers...

Dear Andre, thanks for your kind comments. I see you are a serious photographer and you love B&W. I just want to congratulate you for your work.

I like your top gallery a lot.

Very good photos and above all very very interesting images. Congratulations for your choise.

Poor your graflex, so old and so hard working!!!

Undfortunatly in web resoluction is not possible to enjoy the lf pictures leaving only to the immagination.

Good works, ciao Matteo

Thanks for the rating. Really nice to see a portfolio with so many excellent mono images. I'm completely blown away by your still life shots. Best regards, Keith

The color section is wonderful ( grin ).

Wolf

Hi Andre, I like your B&W film work here! Thanks for your comment for mine. I'll be sure to check in from time to time to see your work.

I like your portfolio very much, you have many excellent photos.

I love your work... and your sense of humor!!! BTW, I am the proud owner of a Speed Graphic myself! Also, than you for your comments on my pic of vineyard worker, will upload a few more soon.

Nice black and white work. Your photographs are mostly from very original perspectives. Really great stuff.

-Chris

Very nice B&W work !

Thanks a lot for your comment, Andre! Nice to find a person like you here. Greetings from Poland.

thanks for the comment on my photo.

i really like your portfolio and your approach to your photos. being a marylander, myself, i can appreciate a lot of the area photos. wonderful work, i really enjoy looking at prolific photographers work

Hi Andre, thanks for comments on my B&W picture, I appreciate all your encouraging words and suggestions. Your gallery looks amazing, and I can see you are an expert in B&W photography. I'm sure I will need your advice for my future B&W shots. Thanks again!

Hi Andre

I second what everyone is saying here. Your words of encouragement and then to see your work!! Big thanks - I appreciate your work and comments Rebecca

http://www.rebecca-sichelcoates.com

Thanks you very much for your comment on my portfolio, it is a honour for me to take a comment from a photographic artist like you. It is easy to see the world in colors, because the world is in colors, but the difficult one is to see the matter, the environment , the faces, the sky , the children and anything in a Black and White dream. We are not photographers I believe, we are dreamers, we see a dream of the world in Black and White while we are awake.Thats the matter, and thats the art.Thank you. E.E.

very beautifull photographs,my regards

Thank you for the encouraging comment. You have alot of great pictures. Its awesome to have a large variety of pictures like yours. It shows the time and effort you put into your work.

Thanks Andre. I respect your sugestions and coments. You have a very good portfolio. I like you B/W photos.

i came back to see your wonderful portfolio, you are a very good photographer,you are very inspiring.

have a great and productive 2007

ben

you have a great protfolio and thank you Andre for your comment,it gives me a hand to improve myself..marry christmas

Muito boas festas para você ¥ toda a sua famí¬©a um abra篠caloroso! jo

Thank you for your positive comment about my photo. Your portfolio is absolutely outstanding! In regards to your question about which camera I used, it was taken with a Rolleiflex 2.8E.

Stu

I fully agree with you. It takes a bunch of ruthless, brainless, heartless and a few more ~esses people to attack Cuca. But the good news is that it is back in full swing.

Loved your photos, I shall be back often.

All the best, have a great 2007

This is a treasure trove! I would love to see how these look in print, without the soul-sucking computers, scanners and monitors getting in the way! Even so, I spend a long time pouring over your pictures, and they really strike a chord with me! Yes, I was attracted to the airplane stuff, but was really blown away with the still life at the top - great stuff. Also, I absolutely love the picture of the lady wrapped in the blanket! Great stuuf, I am glad I looked.

Hello, Andre

thank you for visiting my portfolio. Yours is quite impressive! Although I don't do b & w photography, I've always had a special place in my heart for it. You master it so well! My favourite series is that of the flower pots.

Have a beautiful day, Madalina

Thanks you for the last positiv critique on my picture This is stimalate for me and I made another picture. I'm sory for my english language

Hello Andre, Just been looking at your work again, I think you have a real talent for photographing Buildings & interiors, nice work. Best Wishes, Tim.

Thanks for your comments..like that I could find you wonderfull b&w portfolio! congrats! by the way..do you understand portuguese? my kind regards. Alfredo

Thank you for the comment on "Tiny dancer"...good to see a local here...(PF here)...Saw a Speed G in a heap at Hughesville farmer's market 2 weeks ago...camera in abismal shape (why I passed) but holders and other gear still in the case... next to the amish baked goods...;o)...J

I've held your work and more importantly your attitude towards the art in high regard for some time now, so it was all the more gratifying to see your generous comment in my portfolio.

You have some great works and am looking forward to seeing more, along with the ususal witty commentary!

Dave

Andre....I think you should look at myportfolio comments....look who made an account, and look at that picture. Feel free to delete this.

You should know better then to influence people! Especially when its going to cost me money! So if you have a Linhoff Master Technika lying around I think you should donate it now lol. If not she could cry....you dont wan't Cambrie to cry do you? Because I WILL take picture of it and send it to you!

I too remember those twin knob radios! Thanks for your comments on the picture it was designed to make people smile. I am glad it did.

I love your portfolio and will return to look in more detail. Apart from the pleasure the pictures give I suspect you have a wonderful archive of pictures of places and things that will be lost to newrgenerations. I hope the work will be preserved.

Amazing and beautiful portfolio Andre. Your b/w work is inspiring and refreshing. I look forward to returning and finding more wonderful images. Regards....LJ

Great.

You have a really interesting portfolio here, which gives an interesting view of America, especially to a foreigner.

I think your Still Life and Botanical Portraiture is wonderful - you play with light very well.

Cheers

MC.

Enjoyed your portfolio - great work. I like your folder titles.

f

Hi Andre

Beautiful photos! I have to ask you the same as you asked me; How come a color photo in between all the B/W?

Will now take a closer look at your work.

Thanks!

/Roald

Wonderful work in B/W, Andre. Perfect still life compositions, grey scale... My sincere compliments to your work, and many thanks for looking my photos. Best regards, JCR

Hey Andre,

Thanks for welcoming me and commenting on my portfolio. I didn't realize that page was there. I enjoyed looking at all of your East Coast pictures, since I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and my relatives live on Long Island.

thank for your nice comment, yes, the retina S3, is the best school camera no is my first camera.

Andre, After a sabbatical from photo.net, I dropped back in for a look, loaded a couple of photos, and looked for some recent stuff. I saw your comments about top-40 radio (which I really used to like as a teenager). I hope you continue to drop in on photo.net and offer encouragement and advice.

Best, Denis

A very nice portfolio with excellent black and white, also a bit jealous of all your cameras. Regards.

I'm pleased to have stumbled upon your portfolio here; it's getting harder to find the film craftsmen these days.

Cheers from Ottawa.

I'm well impressed by your portfolio and by your tools... So, over the last couple of days, I've been exploring the portfolios that you have commented upon. You've turned out to be a valuable resource for finding excellent photographers on PNet (which can sometimes seem to be too vast). Thanks.

I have to add that you also seem to take your participation very seriously and you have left some of the most specifically constructive and encouraging commentaries that I've seen to date on PN. Cheers.

WOW what a beautiful B&W portfolio. Really starting to take an interest in B&W

Like the portfolio & impressed by the kit you're using. It's nearly enough to make me sell my DSLR, but it's 3 years old & only worth a couple of quid... :-)

Hi Andre .................. once again, many thanks for supporting my work, especially the new works I have recently posted, which I believe to be my strongest yet. Loved looking at your work again, regards.

Thank you! It was the nice evening for me to look at yours photos!

Great portfolio.

Cheers.

I appreciate your comment Andy!

Thank you a lot for your visit. i will greet Krzysztof Falcman asap. :-]

Andre, thank you for your many kind words and helpful critiques on my pictures. They are very much appreciated.

I took that picture about a year ago, im not sure if they tore it down since then. But its a pretty neat place to take pictures. There is a rumor that there is a darkroom somewhere in there. You can go inside most of the buildings too, kinda spooky.

It appears you love the bw traditional stuff. You should go there sometime if you can, tons of great shapes and textures. And its really close to the famous point lobos edward weston beach.

loved your work..really refreshing. Well done!!

Andre.

"Worst photo of the day!" YES, literally .

"So who is Harry Goldhoorn?" Thats my real life name behind the alias Wolf Zorrito.

Regards, Wolf

Yes Andre! You are a master at what you do. A true artist indeed. Judging by your self portrait, you don't seem to take life too seriously but you certainly do when it comes to creating images. You are a talent indeed.(Did I use the word 'indeed' too much?)

Andre ol' buddy, I wont be using PN much longer simply because I cant upload anymore photos and I cant swing the price-per-month, BUT! There is hope. I have a myspace (dun dun dun) myspace.com/shortesphoto make an account and check my photos out there! I havent put much up, but its a work in progress. Hope to see more work from your genius eye!

Compliments for your gallery! I like your botanical portraiture. Greetings from Italy,

Nadia

Really enjoyed looking at your portfolio, beautiful work. Thank you for your comment on my GMC pic.

Thanks for your comments Andre. I've always enjoyed your work. I love the contemplative nature of LF, especially still lifes (never thought I'd be interested in *those*!), where you can really sit and think about what you want to portray with no worry about changing light. We're a small group it seems- people think I'm weird.

Very interesting gallery, compliments and regards.

Thank you for commenting on one of my untitled pieces. I find your photographs amazing (and inspiring!). I hope to see more of your work soon.

Samantha

Hi again. I saw you commented on my crumbling building photo. I do indeed think HP5 is the best for capturing contrast in those type of shots. I made the mistake of printing it on glossy instead of pearl though. Pearl tends to make my building photos pop.

Anyway, thanks for the comment. I am glad to see people appreciate black and white photography.

what site did you move to?

http://www.photopoints.com/main/photos/photographer.aspx?ID=17736

sorry to have missed you.. i'll check the link.. ;)

Thanks so much for all of your kind comments. It means a lot to me - really made my day. You have some truly amazing botanical shots yourself. Always nice to find a fellow plant admirer!

It is nice to have you back.

Jim Phelps

You commented on one of my photographs along time ago and it was nice. I havent been on this sight forever and I just read your comment again. It is encouraging! Thanks for taking the time to make me feel good about what I love to do! Renae

your botany and your portraits are inspiring and your bw is perfect. Best regards,Carmen

Thanks for your kind comment on "Leaf Highlights". I have left the formula for selenium toning in a reply to your comment I love your bio comment as they remind so much of my self, although I have purchased the digital camera. I enjoyed you portfolio,your approach and unique style. Keep up the good work, Andre!

Andre,

Thank you for the comments on my recent nude photographs. It is really nice to have a fan:-) You are terrific for my ego.

Mark

Hi Andre, thanks for your kind comment on my shot, you have such beautiful B&W shots, congratulations and keep in touch, best regards //Salvador

Your still lifes and landscapes are very disciplined and thoughtfully organized, with the feeling that each element and indeed each tonality is a part of your intention. Your photographs of people are free by contrast, and your subjects show that you accept them as they are. A significant motif you don't pursue much is motion. Time spent capturing moments transfers to pictures of the timeless in interesting and unexpected ways.

You hav a great portfolio here Andre, i love B/W photography, i am at the moment studying the art of B/W. You seem to have mastered it. Regards Andrew

Hello Andre,

Thankyou for the kind comment you gave for a picture of mine, much appreciated

Geoff

Hi Andre, after years of absence I decide to post some pics again and saw your comment from 2006. So I decided to write you. Good to see that you are still doing film photography. Cheers.

portofolio Andre. cheers joao