Photography
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Oct 11
Hendrik Kerstens
Dutch photographer Hendrik Kerstens has discovered a wonderful niche for his photography.
His 17th-century Dutch Masters style of portraiture is both fascinating and provocative. The contrast between the incredibly formal, beautifully lit poses and the unexpected modern elements is refreshingly original.
In this photo, he replaces the white hat seen in old Dutch paintings with the ubiquitous white plastic shopping bag. He might also use a dinner napkin or a hoodie sweatshirt.
The contrasts charge his portraits with an undercurrent of sly wittiness.
His precise style and the feeling he creates is nothing short of amazing. His ability to bring out his model’s best side is a true gift. His portraits leave one with a sense of haunting; a desire to search deeper for the story behind the scene.
His daughter, Paula, is his model of choice.
See more of his works in this gallery
Many thanks to Nan B. for sharing this amazing photographer with me.
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Oct 11
Real-Life Angry Birds
Artist Mohamed Raoof has a passion for the very popular game Angry Birds. So much so that he took the time to do a little touch-up on photos of real birds, making them appear as real-life Angry Birds!
How cool is that?
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Oct 11
Evergreen
When one lives in western Washington, there are a couple things seen in abundance. Pine trees and rain. The Evergreen State is just that… green!
Clark Lake Park, Kent, WA, USA
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Oct 11
Autumn on Clark Lake
I caught this photo of Clark Lake in Kent, WA just before the downpour!
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Oct 11
Drive Thru
As I was waiting to get out of the parking lot, I spotted these two ladies sharing lunch at a local Wendi’s.
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Oct 11
Publicly Drunk
This group had just been escorted from the public library in Kent, WA and decided to loudly voice their complaints in the adjacent park. I was the only one there, but they didn’t seem to notice. This was as “up close” as I dared get!
Yes, that is a beer can in the seated man’s hand. They were pretty snockered… some of Kent, WA’s finest!
BTW, that’s the King County Courthouse behind them, teeming with police.