Thorir Vidar Photography

I'm very fond of your 'images from a summer some years ago' folder. Nice work.

Nice portfolio, I am very impressed by your B&W shots.

I really like the shots from your "summer some years ago".

I like your portfolio and your ideas. It is good to find such a creative photographer... I was amazed to see that your ratings are bellow 4. I find that totally ridiculous. For me, that just shows how unreliable the ratings from Photo.Net can be... Aestethics may be very subjective but nobody can say that you are not original. This has probably been discussed extencivelly on the forums, but you always find that a lot of average pictures get good ratings. Inovative pictures are badly rated because they do not present a visual cliche. If you dont believe me, try posting a picture of a poppy and all the dog lovers will skyrocket your ratings ;-)

I'll be happy to see more of your work in the future. Regards, Alejandro

im glad you left a comment for my photo, cause i got a chance to get to know your photos. the public transportation folder is soooo great, and some other ones, too.

i just wanted to thank you people who've commented on my portfolio so far, here and on the individual pics. for clarification, the comments above, were made when it looked completely different.

i appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts...

best - th

Hey, I really liked your images when they were up. Hope you post some more soon. Your stark simple landscapes were refreshing. Its hard to pull off that type of shot and keep it interesting. Its a genre that will likely not get much attention from the rank and file here on this site. If you haven' noticed, the masses prefer sunsets and naked women (but not too naked)! I'm trying to do simpler, more abstract things and hopefully some of them work as well as yours.

Thorir. Your work is really eye-catching. Your composition is unique and fresh, and it catches my attention.

B

Hello Thorir, I hadn't looked at your portfolio for a good while, and I 've got to tell you that you are developing a good style of your own, with very many of your pieces very good. Sorry that I was away so long.....Jim

Thorir, your images are so different to what I usually shoot, that I do not know why I like them so much! ; )

You are a menace to photography...hell, why stop there, a menace to ART in general. We have asked you repeatedly to discontinue urinating on the columns of the temple, yet you persist. Be advised we have sent the ART police to confiscate your cameras and to collect and publicly BURN any and all images produced by your obviously fevered and confused mind. You are further instructed to disregard any laughter your "photographs" may have engendered. You should know, sir, that people are laughing AT you and not WITH you. Disgustedly, Finepix P. Sureshot, Assistant Director General In Charge Of Proper Photography, National Academy Of The Assosciation Of Accredited Professional Photographers (NAAAPP)

ps: And what about that "biography"? "What a mess, must clean. (?) What is THAT supposed to mean?

What a nice portfolio. I like it very much. Please post some more. What I like most is the harmony between all of your photo. Very nice job.

again, it's only fair to point out that all comments above have nothing to do with whatever is here now.

again, thanks to all who have taken the time to see, and share their opinions on the pics that find their way from my computer, across the ocean, to the hard disks of photo.net.

LUUUVVVVVV...!!!!
,-t

First of all I must say your ever changing portfolio is one of the most consistent and coherent? ones around, and now I will comment on one photo that is no longer here. The was a photo whose title was moare or less like " sometimes the only person who returns your glance is the man on the mirror" I dont know how well I remember it, but had me thinking a lot on a period of my life(the wild years) when I ended the night at some club or bar looking at the bathroom mirror and wondering what the hell I was doing there(often drunk). Now when I get off work I look at my mirror and think I looked a lot better in those days. The work will do me more harm than the alcohol.... Sorry if I seem pathetic, but your tittle made me melancolic...If you want I will delete this.

thanks mario.

about the pic you're referring to, its title - "...a place where the only one who returns your glance is the guy in the bathroom mirror - was borrowed (ok, stolen) from one jack mcritchie, - you know the one. i link all too well to what you're saying though, we must be getting old huh..!!

It's folio's like yours that keep me interested and coming back to photo net for more looks.

Thanks for sharing your creative talent.

C.

I like your work.

Thorir, congrats on what must be PN?s most consistent portfolio. Regrdas, Frank.

time to reset.
i thank those who have taken the time to share their thoughts, and those who have just stopped by to have a look or two...

best regards
th.

Dear Thorir, I'm really trying to avoid a 'i'll scratch your back because you scratched mine' situation here... Fact of the matter is, that if someone put such nice words about my portfolio, I'll check out his/hers to find out if it makes sense and if our work show any signs of similarity. With all due respect to all the users of Photo.net, I rarely find a portfolio here that brings out a feeling of recognision, awe and yes, even a little envy. I didn't really have to look close up to your photo's: the first glare of your portfolio brought that feeling. Ofcourse I've looked at the bigger pictures after that and was not disappointed. Just to point out the strenght of your images. I would really, really like to exchange thoughts with you, because what you wrote ("a really, really sad smile")left me intrigued. It is goosebump-giving when I make a picture of a piece of grass which I found sad. It's exremely rare that someone picks up that feeling, do you know what I mean? Or were you sad of other reasons. Please drop me a line, or write in my portfolio. Regards and so, Rick

I have been remiss in addressing your work for too long. You have a true artist's vision and uniquely real way of seeing the world. I'm fascinated and in awe.

Thanks for the kind comments on the picture of my wife. I really enjoy your work. I am just starting again. Hope to see more of your work. Kent

Excellent work, I love your style and how you seem to capture very strong moods with sometimes simple subjects. An impressive portfolio that I like very much!

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Chilly, Gray, Cold, Empty, Politic! ... when I look at your images, I feel these. And I respect them. Thanks for sharing.

i have only just discovered your brilliant portfolio. i consider photo.net my photographic education. i can see i will be studying your work, now that i have found it!

every time i come back, there is less here. once you get down to zero, i guess you will have to go into negative spaces. i thought i was coming to your portfolio to study, but the lesson was not the one i expected!!

Thank you for your time&recognition! But... where are your photos??????

Thorir, your new space is gorgeous. I wish my looked this good. Killer presentation to show off your great work.

Very interesting portfolio. You have a unique eye for composition. I like the colour and contrast you have chosen to complement your images.

Look forward to seeing more.

Lyle

and breathtaking as ever

Thorir, I couldn't believe my eyes when I first discovered your new work. Such inspiration and atmosphere are simply rare.

I Keep on coming and find it better and better. Any exhibition, publication or so? Best to you.

I must agree with Rumi, I wish my portfolio had the strenght yours has. I too keep coming back and enjoy every visit. Regards. P.S Being on an island sort of makes want to fly as well...

Thanks for the comment. Fully agree on the feet in my photo. Will see if I can rework it.

Wolf

good stuff, more please

This portfolio is a total mistery to me. I read very intence harsh critics and passionate appreciation on pictures that are no longer displayed. And my curiosity increases every time I come back to see it, and find it even more confusing. I refrein from rating any of the pictures of expressing "technical comment". But I really would like to see some old pics reposted, cheers, Marco

Great work Thorir. I'm a psychologist and I'm always intrigued by people who seem to be "obsessed" with a certain theme or idea. To me it seems you've found an unique and very original artistic approach to the mundane. Very inspiring! (Thank you also for commenting on one of my photos) Regards Andreas

update your square images site so we can look and enjoy - chuck

will do chuck, hopefully this year... first i better downdate this place though.

best..

Thanks for all your comments on my work!! Your images and appredciation of my work has inspired me very much. Thank you very much Thorir.

Paul

the more i look, the more i see. an unusual, but refreshing perspective.

hi friend! Thanks for your comments! I still havent found what I m looking for but I m on the right road I think. About your work I think you have got something indeed. Something precious I see. A feeling one can almost touch. These lonely places, that silence all around but with a strong inner tension. I think you have found your own way and this is a great way to do photos. And I m very proud of your good comments about me. best regards ciao

Well Thorir, the task of posting opinions is another way to meet new photographers, now I'm watching your portfolio, and I'm very interested. Strange, different point of view, desaturated, dark sometimes, but with a "leit motiv" in first place: the land, the sea and the nostalgia. You're curious and I guess you're not too much affected by the opinion of the others, you transmit curiosity with your photos. Your work is the evidence of exploration but just in a very defined, accurate direction. BTW, the site linked in your homepage (The Online Photographer) isn't the saddest true, is the most hilarious true (hey!, does it exists?)

Thorir, your immages are so, so simple! But in the same time so, so interesting...and I cannot explain what makes them so special... different... from anything I have seen so far. Ksenija

after deleting your portfolio, a comeback.

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How well done. My utmost compliments

u definitely are a breath of fresh air. :)

So cold... cold city, cold weather, cold solitude... but I'm warmer now... Thanks

came back after few months, found a couple of great shots. I left some comments, best, marco

Can't really say anything different than what the others have said before, but wanted to add my voice to those who appreciate this work. Something so very lonely and sad, yet beautiful at the same time, within these shots. Thanks for sharing them!

May be photography is about choice. If your choices right, you might once be very famouse. Re. Lars

I spend tremendous amounts of my time here, guess that says it all.

thank you for the comment, that is a self-portrait. i really like your work, it is very innocent.

glad to have something to come back to

Your work has always been exceptional but now there's a new sureness to your photographs that is really quite exceptional. The road goes up, the road goes down; the view from where you are right now must be wonderful.

Always a pleasure to view your prolific and everchanging work!

Paul

Hello Friend!

Well here it is another year is passing away and we are coming into the holidays. I think time starts to go faster as we get older, it was just yesterday I wished my friends Happy Holidays and here it is again the end of a year. The holiday lights are starting to be put on some of the trees here in Dallas, we were out last night and some were lighting the trees. I wish for you all a holiday season with family and friends, after all is said and done all we have is each other.

I want all of you to know just what your comments and ratings on my work means to me, your words are my motivation, my drive to discover, to learn this art that we all love, thank you for taking time and thank you for caring about my works. At the same time thank you for letting us see your world, our lives are so much the same, we all care about our families and friends and we all share the same things, maybe someday our photos will help make for a lasting world peace. May you and your family be blessed this season.

Happy Holidays and Happy Shooting

Ken

I have visited your portfolio earlier a couple of times, but first today I was in right mood (rainy, windy weather outside) to manage to penetrate the seemingly not so easily accessible work of yours. You know, your work is kinda whispering. Eventually pleased I now spotted several photos that were enjoy to study, naturally starting with those I'd loved to be proud author of. May I add that I lived in Norway in 76-85 and had a memorable period of my life filled with photography.

I do wish you would leave your images up for more than a couple of hours so I can get a good look at them!

Paul

I thank you for all your kind comments in 2007 and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year plenty of good photos. Ciao, Alx

I found how to comment: which follows and is what I sent by email It is a nice feeling to me to receive a favorable comment from a good photographer. My favorite? I think is the very first photo in your gallery.] One must open up the photo to large size to receive its full impact. Very nice indeed. Your comment brought me to your page. Thank you for the tour. meir/jerusalem

thorir, you work is very consistent. Mine is street but bounces around a lot. I would do better to follow your example.

Love your work Thorir. Your shots seem to work best as sets as opposed to being individual expressions. I think this shows an enviable consistency to your style. Best of luck. J

it's time i say thanks to everyone who've taken the time to look/think/comment on the photos i've been running through this page over the last few years. i appreciate your visits greatly, and wish you all the best.

.th

I love your work. Please keep sharing it with us. I both admire and despise the transient nature of your postings (there are so many older photos I miss and remember fondly).

Thank you very much for all your messages and comments about my work. I really appreciate hearing from you. Its quite difficult for me to write / type a response.

really impressed by your photos. I really appreciate you simple images of common places as they are, giving an artistic halo. David

all we can do here is to stare the list of empty folders - as sorta relic of past glorious presence here.