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Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:39 pm
by dang
I'm sure I'm not the only one who looks into the recently updated galleries fairly often, and find there's a large number of people who post multiple times daily to stay toward the top. It's not too bad occasionally, but it seems it's the same galleries day after day. We've had older threads asking for links, but I'd like to see if there's others we've missed. There's also several who have stopped posting, but their galleries are still around. As example, here's one I felt people would enjoy:

http://www.pbase.com/dievee/the_swan_lake

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:42 pm
by sean_mcr
I don't view many galleries on pbase, but this is a photographer that hasn't shown any interest in being popular. His only interest seems to be in good photography

http://www.pbase.com/esahin/profile

I have a topic dedicated to good photographers

PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:16 pm
by jypsee
http://www.pbase.com/topics/jypsee/good_photography

which I try to update occasionally..

Mary in the UP of MI til hurricane season is over in FL

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:01 am
by stuegan
Within PBase - though not sure about elsewhere - I don't think many people will have seen this photographer. I have really been enjoying her work recently:
http://www.pbase.com/anya_kai/root

And, while I'm here, deviating from the thread a little, but here's a photo I enjoyed recently. I left a very short comment but with hindsight it's one of those photos that really doesn't need them.
http://www.pbase.com/image/96160370

I wish it were photos like this on the front page of the popular photos, or indeed the site's home page. Of course in the great scheme of things it doesn't really matter too much.

Stu

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:10 am
by dang
Great, Thanks for the links!

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:58 am
by sean_mcr
stuegan wrote:I wish it were photos like this on the front page of the popular photos, or indeed the site's home page. Of course in the great scheme of things it doesn't really matter too much.

Stu


I know mate, I stopped paying any notice the minute I noticed Niall in them lol


(Joke Niall )

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:59 am
by pstubley
Hi,

Let me add a couple of photographers whose work I consistently admire:

http://www.pbase.com/moftah/profile, and particularly his gallery http://www.pbase.com/moftah/egypt_black_and_white

and

http://www.pbase.com/sheila/profile, particularly her gallery http://www.pbase.com/sheila/landscapes_in_mono

Lots of people on pbase take many good photos, but these two seem to consistently leave me in awe and help me improve by showing me how to aim higher.

Peter

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:01 am
by dang
Good links again, thanks!
I'll add another one I ran across this morning, and although they've been on Pbase for a long time I'd missed seeing them. There's several galleries of excellent ocean shots, defiantly worth viewing.
http://www.pbase.com/gommalacca

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:19 pm
by shawnkraus
I have compiled a list of my own favorites and have a page on my site that lets others know. I recently started a Featured Site. This is someone starting out with a trial site or newly formed regular site and could use support and encouragement. I hope all will take the time to check out this artists work.

http://www.pbase.com/shawnkraus/favorites

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:28 pm
by dang
Good list, Shawn. I'd not seen Kate's galleries, though still sparse... enjoyed viewing. The others, I'm real familiar with.
Thanks!

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:44 pm
by tsienni
Some, like Oliver Dienst, Christophe Quirion, or Piotr Czechowski, among few other Pbasers, still have their photo portfolios hosted here. I think it's very fortunate. As I understand, many other talents had already left.

Like this photographer, OK, not masterpieces, but imagine looking at similar photos in PaD gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/marcinbabul

At least I know he's moved to Flickr. Sometimes I do wonder if they stopped doing photography altogether or just found a better place when I see no more uploading from them for ages.

Cheers.

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:55 am
by jimcritchley
Thought this was a fantastic series of photos.

http://www.pbase.com/rayker/microcosm

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:11 pm
by dang
Thanks guys,
Nice work, familiar with them. Glad you added though, in case others haven't seen their work.

Personal interest is finding people who haven't had exposure in the Magazine, most pops, or forum. They can be new to Pbase, or long time supporters with few hits.

Special interest would be galleries which show technical ability with camera settings & use of lighting toward the artistic side, without photoshop manipulation.
Example of landscape would be, slow shutter speeds in grass scenes to show movement, since it's less common than when used with water.

Or, photoshop & other program use which simulates what can be done without it.
Examples: Soft focus, or Holga simulation without using the actual lenses.

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:52 pm
by mahowel

Re: Favorite Pbase Photographers

PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:34 pm
by dang
Hi Tony,
Yes, Steve does very nice work. Jude does a lot of layering speckled through her galleries also: http://www.pbase.com/jude_53/art

Layering can simulate soft focus, and holga.. but I think the layers are usually used visible, and somewhat obvious. While good, it's still PS art, and not simulating actual camera work in most cases though there's always the exceptions. My favorite is still done "in camera", partly because of shooting film for so long. But my PS work stinks, and I can't seem to motivate myself to try more with it. I'm also burnt out with shooting in this area, and it affects my effort these days. Not sure what it's going to take to pull out of it, so hope to find something . Travel isn't an option, unfortunately.