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by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 9th of December 2024
Konglingming excels in architectural photography. He constantly strives for perfection to enhance his passion for creation. As a professional who builds stairs, photographing them became his goal. He quotes: 'It is often said that architecture is solidified music. I think we should add another sentence: the spiral staircase is the violin in the orchestra, and its curve is the most beautiful curve in the world. Compared with other kinds of photography, architectural photography has great creative potential and can show the photographer's imagination and creativity. This is also the reason why people are fascinated.'
Discover more through this very interesting interview...
'In the conch'
First of all, please introduce yourself and tell us more about yourself, your hobbies and your relationship to photography!
Dear Yvette, thank you very much for inviting me to this interview. It is a great honour for me.
I am an architectural photographer based in Shanghai. After graduating from university, I worked in a government organisation. With the deepening of China's reform and opening up, I left my government job in 1991 and set up my own construction materials and engineering company. Like most photography enthusiasts, I took up photography after I retired and improved my photography skills through self-learning. My photography is my entertainment and enriches my life.
'Look up'
After retiring, I started learning photography while travelling to enrich my life. I wanted to capture the beautiful moments of my travels and fell in love with photography. I started learning photography to take better pictures. From then on, my hobby became a part of my life. Now photography is an important part of my life. After retirement, I started to learn photography while traveling to enrich my life. I wanted to record the beautiful moments of my travels, and I fell in love with photography. I started to learn photography to take better photos. From then on, my hobby became a part of my life. Now, photography is an important part of my life.
'Look Down'
What would you say is the most important experience that has influenced your steps in photography?
In 2018 I travelled to the United States. When I photographed the sunrise at Mesa Arch, I couldn't handle the high dynamic range of the sunrise very well. After that, I learned about exposure bracketing and realised that taking travel photos also requires certain photography skills. So I began my journey to learn photography. For about half a year, I started systematically learning about photography and PS technology, reading more than 50 photography books.
'Three Musketeers in Shanghai'
Could you please describe in a few words your philosophy as a photographer?
Striving for perfection is the key to my constant improvement and passion for creation. Just like climbing stairs, one step at a time, there is no end. John Fan (johnfan), a leading figure in the Chinese photography community, encouraged me to stay focused: "It's very hard to do just one thing well. I was a professional who built stairs, so I should take good photos of stairs. That became my goal.
'Shanghai Oriental Sports Center'
How do you maintain and develop your passion for photography?
Before a photographer picks up his camera, he has to ask himself two questions: What to shoot? How to shoot? These questions are inseparable. "What to shoot" focuses on aesthetics, interest and artistic concept. My philosophy of photography is influenced by the Eastern Confucian culture, focusing on subtlety and elegance.
'Think Deeply'
Why are you so attracted to architecture and abstract photography?
It is often said that architecture is solidified music. I think we should add another sentence: the spiral staircase is the violin in the orchestra, and its curve is the most beautiful curve in the world.
Compared with other kinds of photography, architectural photography has great creative potential and can show the photographer's imagination and creativity. This is also the reason why people are fascinated.
'Curve'
What is more important to you, the mood/story behind your images or the technical perfection?
Of course it is emotional. Technology is a means, not an end. Just like when we try to reach the other side of the water, technology is just the boat and the expression of emotion is the destination we want to reach.
'Swan'
What is your relationship to your subject in general, beyond being an observer?
My subject is my mirror, a mirror that belongs only to me. In the mirror, only I can see the light, the shadows and the space. This is the key to my own photographic style. Of course, it is difficult to find and present beauty in a chaotic environment.
'Spiral Staircase'
Do you prepare carefully the places you want to photograph?
I don't usually do much preparation, let alone planning. I just decide where to go with the map on my phone. I pay a lot of attention to the first impression of the object. I am always looking for new objects, which is the source of my creativity. After shooting, I look at the large images on the computer. If there are some details I am not happy with, I will re-shoot or wait to re-shoot when I have new inspiration.
'Shanghai Oriental Sports Center'
What gear do you use (camera, lenses, bag)?
I have a Nikon Z8 camera and a drone, a LAOWA 10-18 mm lens, and a Nikon 14-30mm 24-120mm 100-400mm lens. I usually use two wide-angle lenses to shoot ladders.
'Spiral Staircase'
What software do you use to process your images?
All my post-production work is done in Photoshop. I use very few plug-ins. I like to manipulate the image manually rather than letting software do it for me.
'Honeycomb'
Can you tell us more about your workflow?
I don't have a workflow, I just do whatever my heart desires at that moment. If I do the same photo twice, I won't get the same result.
Usually, when I start post-processing, I look at the original photo for a long time and think about how I can strengthen the idea I had when I took the photo. But I often run into situations where I can't realise my ideas or the effect isn't good.
'Glass Arch'
What is your main advice to a beginner in architecture and abstract photography and how do you get started?
I started learning photography from scratch, from travel photography to landscape photography and then to architectural photography.
The following four points are the most important in my learning process:
1. Master certain photographic skills and take as many beautiful photos as possible.
2. Use your imagination to create innovative images from unique perspectives.
3. Think constantly and you will inadvertently make good work full of emotion.
4. The concept of landscape photography is the same as that of architectural photography. If you are a landscape photographer, the knowledge and equipment you have will be sufficient to support you in architectural photography.
'Spiral Staircase'
What would be your favourite photo of the last few years? Please tell us the story behind it.
The one below is my favourite. Two years ago, my wife and I took our granddaughter to a children's play centre. When we saw this colourful staircase, we told her to go up. I took out my phone and took a picture of it. Now I have enlarged it and put it in a beautiful picture frame.
'Upward'
Who are your favourite photographers or mentors whose work has influenced you and your photography?
Chinese photographer Dr John Fan (johnfan) was my mentor. He gave me a lot of help and guidance when I first started learning photography. I also like the work of two Chinese photographers, Larry Deng (larry73) and Bingo Z (niditop). I must also mention my good friend Leah Xu (leahyu), who is also an excellent landscape photographer in the 1X family. Three years ago, while we were chatting, she reminded me that Shanghai has rich architectural resources and that I could try to photograph buildings. Her advice opened the door to my architectural photography.
'Eggshell'
We are almost at the end of this interview and I would like to ask you to tell us about your future plans or photographic projects you would like to be involved in.
It took me two years to photograph buildings and stairs in Shanghai, and I plan to spend the next three years photographing buildings and stairs all over China. Then I will publish a large and exquisite photo album to present my works in paper form. Of course, during this period, I will also go to different parts of the world to photograph some beautiful buildings and stairs.
'Double-Helix Staircase'
Is there anything else you would like to add and what do you think of 1X as a home base for your work?
1X.com is the best photography platform in the world. It is a great pleasure to share my work on this excellent and friendly platform. I am an architectural photographer who grew up with 1X and I am still trying to get better.
'Dome'
joanaduenas PRO Magnificent gallery, a pleasure to read all the explanations, thank you Ivette once again for searching and presenting these articles. |
konglingming PRO Thank you very much!!! |
A great series of your inspiring photos in an interesting article! You make wonderfull work I follow with pleasure! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Wanghan Li PRO Excellent article and the beautiful collection! Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Very nice article. Interesting story and very nice photos anyway! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Eiji Yamamoto PRO Thank you so much for the very interesting and wonderful article with great photo works! It's very inspiring! Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Miro Susta CREW Dear Kong Ling, since longer time I am following and impressed with your wonderful photo work, I to congratulate to it and hope fore many more wonderful photos from your impressive work, and also many thanks dear Yvette for arranging this interesting interview and publishing it here.😊🌹😊 |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, dear Miro! |
much interesting article dear friend with a excellent selection of your inspiring work. Thanks a lot as always to Yvette for her support |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, as always, Hans-Wolfgang!
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Muchas felicidades por tu estupendo trabajo. Es inspirador y fascinante para los ojos . Enhorabuena |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Subhajit Das PRO Outstanding work. Great gallery! Congratulations ! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Chao Feng 天馬 PRO Outstanding and unique work! Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO 谢谢天马老师 |
Great Shape and Geometri.. Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Wei (David) Dai PRO Very Impressive. Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO 多谢 |
YANGYING PRO Congratulations! 孔老师的作品太棒了! |
konglingming PRO 多谢 |
Yun Thwaits PRO Great gallery! Congrats! Another impressive interview, thans to Yvette Depaepe! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, dear Yun ;-) |
Aidong Ning PRO Very impressive collection of work! Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Stunning gallery ! Congratulations on this inspiring work !!! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Mabel Cedrón PRO My sincere congratulations Konglingming for your wonderful work and inspiring interview. I can perfectly understand your feelings because we share a passion for spiral staircases and architectural photography. Once again, thank you, dear Yvette, for continuing to bring us very talented photographers. |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, Mabel. It gives me so much satisfaction to share the work of our talented members ;-) |
Xuedong Bai PRO 让人非常敬佩的摄影大师!让人过目不忘的摄影作品!恭喜孔老师! |
konglingming PRO 多谢 |
Hanping Xiao PRO Very impressive gallery. Congratulations! Well deserved! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Arnon Orbach CREW Wonderful gallery, love your inspiring works, My compliments dear friend. |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
John Fan CREW Congratulations! Well deserved! |
konglingming PRO 多谢范师 |
Leah Xu PRO Really impressive collection, Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Love your work my friend, keep them coming! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Ruiqing P. PRO Your amazing collection presented here is the best example of “striving for perfection”! Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Jun Zuo PRO Congratulations! Very impressive works! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Chris Kong PRO Very impressive and Congrats! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Impressive photos you have. Amazing compositions, shapes and colors. Very fascinating. Congratulations! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Larry Deng PRO Congrats my dear friend +++ |
konglingming PRO 多谢邓师 |
Jian Xu PRO Congratulations and very impressive images!!! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
YaChin Li PRO 謝謝你分享精彩攝影藝術作品,值得讓人學習的優秀攝影師。 |
konglingming PRO 多谢 |
Mei Zhang PRO Amazed by your capability to make music with still images. Truly enjoy every photo presented here. Congratulations, Lingming! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Gaby Grohovaz PRO Such amazing work! Thank you for sharing your story |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Molly Fu PRO Very impressive art pieces, congrats my friend!!! Thanks dear Yvette, another excellent photographer presented! |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, Molly ... Glad to present Konglingming to you all. |
konglingming PRO Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored |
Yvette Depaepe CREW Glad to have you in the magazine and in our community, my friend. |
Zhifei Chen PRO 哇,您也说出了我的困惑。 |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
garyholman PRO A very interesting read and such wonderful! work. Congratulations! Konglingming. |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Caroline Bomers PRO Congratulations, dear Konglingming. Amazing images: creative and inspiring. |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Rana Jabeen PRO Dear Konglingming..Congratulations for your inspiring work and excellent interview..Thanks for sharing Yvette |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW All credits go to Konglingming. Thank you so much for your appreciation, Rana! |
carlo borgatelli PRO magnifico magnifico |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Very interesting article Konglingming. Your aim is high and the results prove your intention. Congratulations. |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Elizabeth Allen CREW Congratulations, dear Konglingming, your work is superb and so inspiring. Thanks to Yvette for the article. |
Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, as always, dear Elizabeth. Thanks for your neverlasting appreciation ;-) |
konglingming PRO Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored |
konglingming PRO Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored |
konglingming PRO Thank you for your encouragement |
Yvette Depaepe CREW It's fine to have your interview published in the 1x magazine, my friend. We're proud to have you in our community. Cheers, Yvette |
HAPPY INFORMATION TO YOU ALL...
During the last days, we had a close look at the uploads because the time for
the three millionth photo was arriving.
Congratulations Masaki Yazaki
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by Editor Miro Susta
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 6th of December 2024
Light is what makes photographs happen, and most of the time it lies behind photographer’s control. Therefore, it is important to understand its effects and why it is such an essential element in capturing a great picture.
Five ingredients go into taking a successful photograph: choice of subject, location, composition, timing, and lighting. Of these, the last one, the lighting is real variable and the least predictable.
'Kilchurn Castle' by Daniel Springgay
The photographer can choose the subject, select the location, create the composition, and determine the timing, but except for studio, indoor and some night shots, the light is as she/he found it.
It is easy to manage the studio light as well as the exposure in most indoor environments, and of course a flash-light can be used for night scenes.
'Rendezvous' by Rana Jabeen
To produce high-quality photos, the photographer should be able to use the potential of every type of light efficiently, be it on a foggy morning, in strong midday sunlight, in soft twilight, under glittering water, ice and snow reflections, in backlighting or at sunset condition.
'Waiting for Sail' by Anisur Rahman
'Sunrise in Bubble Lake' by Yimei Sun
'The power of calm' by Slawomir Kowalczyk
Admittedly, it is often difficult to decide what is most important for the preparation and realisation of high-quality photographs.
'A Night at Kirkjufell' by Simon Roppel
Which decisive circumstances have a significant impact on the lighting conditions? Is it the geographical location, the time of year, the time the day or the prevailing weather conditions?
Untitled by Victor Liu
This is tricky to answer, it could be just one or two of the above or a mixture of several given factors.
'Reflections in the lake' by Jose C. Lobato
Geography plays particularly significant role, the photographer may face different light condition at seaside comparing to mountain areas with clean air, dry desert, humid tropical or cold polar and sub polar areas.
'Saint Thomas Church' by Tomaž Mikec
Each of these has special lighting conditions that must be considered by the photographer.
'White Pocket 2' by Wanghan Li
Pictures taken in areas with a temperate climate very often contain a typical variety of scenes with clouds and lush, colourful vegetation.
'Mammatus' by Nicolas Schumacher
Mediterranean climate with comfortable weather, warm, dry and with predictable clear skies makes it popular for photographers’ destination.
'Camogli' by Alessandro Traverso
Locations in the extreme North and South, close to the Earth's poles, offer remarkable phenomena for photographers, such as visible auroras and glaring snow reflections.
'Imagination' by Marc Adamus
The low sun with the light conditions associated to the significant difference between shortest and the longest day has a crucial impact on photo rendering.
'Antarctica in my memory' by Chuanxu Ren
Another exciting challenge for photographers is shooting in dry desert climate conditions characterised by strong, harsh, and predictable light, preferably at the most desirable times during the early morning and late afternoon hours when the sun is low in the sky.
'Desert 03' by Ryu Shin Woo
'Dunes' by Marco Tagliarino
The humid monsoon climate with little sunlight has a significant impact on the light. An overcast sky, low light conditions and the soft, focus-reducing effect of falling rain pose great but manageable challenges for the photographer, but the results can be wonderful.
'Bangkok Rain' by Marcel Egger
The altitude influences the light as the thinner atmosphere contains more ultraviolet light - enhancing the blue of the shadows and distant mountains - a good reason for using UV and polarising filters. The bright sky may become intensely deep blue and the clouds snow white.
'Autumn in the Alps' by Alfredo Costanzo
The sun's path through the sky has a significant impact on the lighting conditions as well as on the angle at which the light falls on the motifs, with the resulting shadows, which can be attractive at the beginning and end of the day.
'Life in shadow' by Mohammadreza Momeni
Interesting and rewarding is also backlighting photography, a photo technique in which the main light source is located behind the motif and illuminates it from behind, towards the camera.
'Highlight' by Gorazd Golob
This method is used to achieve visually impressive and dramatic effects in photographs.
'Triplés' by Michel Romaggi
Photographers' favourite light is the light of sunrise during the early morning hours and the golden light of sunset in the late afternoon/early evening. Both are great for landscapes as the oblique angle of the light emphasises texture and casts longer shadows. It is also great for photographing buildings as it fully illuminates one side of the structure.
'First Contact' by Max Rive
'The Migration' by Jassi Oberai
An important advantage of low sun is that it is in one part of the sky, so the photographer has a choice of shooting angles: away from the sun, into the light, or at a right angle.
'Jaisalmer' by Lou Urlings
The lighting conditions can be even more interesting shortly after sunset, the twilight glow in the sky and the sudden flash of red from the high clouds. The subsequent dusk gives a natural, beautiful blue cast.
'Twilight at Trillium Lake' by Lydia Jacobs
'Sunset at Seminyak Beach' by Helminadia Ranford
Dramatic night shots can be taken when the surroundings are bathed in a sea of light or even when moving trails of light are captured.
'Unwinding' by Andreas Agazzi
Taking outstanding night shots is an art with many aspects to consider, but the result can be surprising and overwhelming.
'City lights' by Miro Susta
A camera may not see it exactly in the same way as we do, but it gets close to it.
'Night Mirror' by Szabo Zsolt Andras
The photographer must know the potential and limits of light and understand how it can satisfy her/his requirements.
NO LIGHT, NO PHOTOGRAPHY - ONE PIECE OF WISDOM
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Such a wonderful article. Stunning images and a great read. Thank you so much for including my image. Feels great more so because I have not been active here.. |
Jose C. Lobato PRO Amazing work, my friend. Thanks for counting on me. Best regards.
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Miro Susta CREW Our pleasure Jose, glad to see that you like it. |
Rana Jabeen PRO Excellent and informative article dear Miro..very interesting read.
Thank you for including my image along with all the beautiful works.
Congratulations to all |
Miro Susta CREW Many thanks for your very nice words of appreciation dear Rana, I am glad to see that you like the article. |
Eiji Yamamoto PRO Thank you so much for the inspiring article with very beautiful and great works. |
Miro Susta CREW Our pleasure dear Eiji, thanks for your nice words of appreciation to our work |
大山 儀高 PRO 素晴らしい作品を掲載していただき、ありがとうございます、ミロ様! |
Miro Susta CREW Thanks very much indeed |
wow amazing images . Congratulations |
Miro Susta CREW Thanks for nice comment and congratulations dear Jois |
Pang Teng Lin PRO Awesome captures. Thank you for sharing |
Miro Susta CREW Our pleasure dear Pang Teng, ant many thanks for your words of appreciation |
A very interesting article illustrated with stunning photos ! Thanks a lot, Miro and congratulations to the photographers !!! |
Miro Susta CREW Great thanks for your nice words of appreciation dear Gian Corrado, glad to see that you like it |
Subhajit Das PRO Absolutely stunning images. Great light, atmosphere. Brilliant work. Great article. Many Congratulations!! |
Miro Susta CREW Thanks very much for your wonderful words of encouragement dear Subhajit |
Great article and beautiful selection. Thank you very much Miro for including mine in this group and thank you very much Yvette! |
Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, Alessandro! |
Miro Susta CREW Thanks for nice words of appreciation Alessandro |
garyholman PRO |
garyholman PRO Interesting article and fabulous! photos. Thank you! Miro |
Miro Susta CREW You are most welcome Gary, nice to see that you like it |
Lydia Jacobs CREW Great article and beautiful selection, many thanks Miro. |
Miro Susta CREW Great thanks for your nice words of encouragement dear Lydia |
Slawomir Kowalczyk CREW Miro, beautiful set of photos. Thank you for including mine in this group. |
Miro Susta CREW Our pleasure dear Slawomir, glad to see that you like it. |
carlo borgatelli PRO eccezionale sequenza congrats to all photographers |
Miro Susta CREW Molte grazie Carlo |
Congratulations to all friends.Thanks a lot dear Miro. |
Miro Susta CREW You are most welcome Mohammadreza. |
Daniel Springgay CREW Milo wonderful selection fabulous images well done all. |
Miro Susta CREW Glad to see that you like it Daniel. |
Thierry Dufour PRO Fantastic images, congrats to all photographers. Thank very much Miro !!! |
Miro Susta CREW Many thanks Thierry, nice to see that you like it. |
Izabella Végh PRO Bellissimo servizio, con fotografie eccezionali. Ringraziando agli autori! |
Miro Susta CREW Apprezziamo molto le tue meravigliose parole di elogio, grazie cara Izabella. |
by Editor Michel Romaggi in collaboration with the author Patrick Dessureaul
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 5th of December 2024
'Tic Tac,Toe'
Dear, Patrick, I was particularly drawn to your character photos in your portfolio: 'Tic Tac Toe', ‘Connected', ‘Burma'. Why don't you do more of them?
Pictures of characters appeal to me a lot, but I often find them difficult to take. I am rather shy and do not want to offend or disturb anyone. Ask ahead, explain why, etc. It’s all long and boring and breaks the spontaneity. The pictures of characters you talk about (Connected and Burma) are a good example. In both cases, I didn’t have to ask because the characters were busy doing something else! If I were an invisible man, there would be many more pictures of characters in my portfolio...
'Connected'
'Burma “Modernity” is coming...'
About the 'Tic Tac Toe', under what circumstances was it taken? What equipment, settings...?
If you use one, what post-processing did you use? (Especially for the nice colours).
Regarding the 'Tic Tac Toe' photo, I was walking down the street of the small town of Uspallata in Argentina when I saw this old man parking his old car. I felt the call of my heart. I went up to him and asked him with gestures (my Spanish is not very good) if he would allow me to take a photo in his car. He said yes. He went back to his car and I wanted to take the side shot first. I asked him to lower the window, but he signaled that it was not possible because it was broken (I still took a side shot through the glass, but I have not yet processed it). Then I went to the front of the car and that's where I took the photo that I have chosen to upload on 1x.
For this photo I used my Nikon D850 with a Nikon 24mm lens. I did not use a tripod or a flash (I never do). I put my camera in aperture mode and opted for f/8.0 to get a good depth of field. This gave me a speed of 1/125th of a second, which I thought was enough. I set the ISO to 200. My photos are still in RAW mode.
I only use an old version of Lightroom (version 6.0) for post-processing. I then cropped my photo to emphasize the car and the old man. I increased the overall clarity and specifically the brightness on the old man. I increased the vibrancy, especially the blues. I increased the contrast and reduced the highlights around the old man. I also reduced the brightness coming through the rear window. And that's it!
I dedicate this photo to the Argentine people, an amazing mix of resilience, honesty and kindness.
I see that you have many sources of inspiration: travel, birds, macro. Could you tell us what photography means to you and what you try to convey through your images?
I am very sensitive to the beauty that surrounds me and I feel the need to extract and share it. I like to think that wonder begets the desire to protect, and that is what I try to convey through my photographs: the desire to protect the beauty of this world.
To conclude this fine tutorial, could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us where you got your taste for photography, Patrick?
I'm 54 years old. I work as a pharmacist. I'm also an amateur but passionate photographer. The taste for photography comes from an artistic impulse, a desire to immortalise a scene of life that appeals to me. It is usually a call from the heart that makes me pull out my camera.
'Monkey stroll'
'Local gas station'
Patrick Dessureault, Québec, the 29th of November 2024
Excellent work and article. Thanks for sharing! |
Miro Susta CREW Interesting tutorial interview, accompanied by lovely photographs, well done Patrick and Michel |
Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Miro |
Pictures with a distinctive caracter. Very interestingly presented. |