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by Editor HJ Yang
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 1st of May 2024
Before I finished the summer Alaska trip with Marc Adamus in 2019, he asked me if I would be interested in joining him for a special explorer expedition to Patagonia in 2022. He told me that that was his own trip and he would only bring in the people he knew and liked. He and his local guide still were in planning state, figuring out all logistics, mapping out the route and landing locations. So it would be complete new to him as well. Since I had excellent experience on the trip, I jumped on the challenge and agreed to join the special expedition in three years.
“Good morning, Patagonia!”
I arrived at Punta Arenas on April 26, 2022 and met Marc Adamus (marcadamus) and six guest photographers, Allen and Jasper from Oregon, Michael and Ale from Israel, Ayaz from UK, and Amit from Toronto. We left next morning with guide Alexander and drove three hours to Torres del Paine National Park, stayed at Pehoe Lodge in the Pehoe Lake inside the park for three nights. We shot at several locations in the park including night photographs.
Torres del Paine National Park (in Spanish: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine) encompasses mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centrepiece of the park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 112 km (70 mi) north of Puerto Natales and 312 km (194 mi) north of Punta Arenas. The park borders Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to the west and the Los Glaciares National Park to the north in Argentina territory. Paine means "blue" in the native Tehuelche (Aonikenk) language, while Torres means “towers". It was established as a National Park in 1959.
In 2013, it measured approximately 181,414 hectares (700 sq mi). It is one of the largest and most visited parks in Chile. The Torres del Paine are the distinctive three granite peaks of the Paine mountain range or Paine Massif. From left to right they are known as Torre d'Agostini, Torre Central and Torre Monzino. They extend up to 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level and are joined by the Cuernos del Paine. The area also boasts valleys, rivers such as the Paine, lakes, and glaciers. The well-known lakes include Grey, Pehoé, Nordenskiöld, and Sarmiento. The glaciers, including Grey, Pingo and Tyndall belong to the Southern Patagonia Ice Field.
“Reflection”
“Night in Torres del Paine”
“Torres del Paine”
“Autumn I”
“Autumn II”
“Autumn mountain”
"Lago Pehoe”
Our real special expedition journey started at Puerto Natales after the national park visit. Puerto Natales is the capital of both the commune of Natales and the prvince of Última Esperanza, one of the four provinces that make up the Magallanes and Antartica Chilena Region in the southernmost part of Chile. Puerto Natales is the only city in the province.[4] It is located 247 km (153 mi) northwest of Punta Arenas. It is the final passenger port of call for the Navimag ferry sailing from Puerto Montt into the Señoret Channel as well as the primary transit point for travellers to Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
It is located at the opening of Última Esperanza Sound and was originally inhabited by the Kawésqar or Alacaluf people and the Aoniken or Tehuelche people. The first Europeans to visit the area where the city is located were the expeditionaries led by Juan Ladrillero, a Spanish explorer who was looking for the Strait of Magellan's western passage in 1557.
The city was formally founded under the government of Ramón Barros Luco on May 31, 1911. Nowadays, one of its most important industries is tourism although the cattle and aquaculture industries are also significant. While winds, colds and thin soils limit horticulture in Puerto Natales there is still a small-scale local produce of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, strawberries cucumbers and carrots.
On April 30, we arrived at the Puerto Natales, boarded our chattered boat, called Exploerdor Patagonia II, met our leader guide and son of the ship owner, Chino. Marc and Chino would make all decisions for our journey as where and when we could land and camp. We also had ship captain, chef, Ping and two porters as well as our guide Alexander to help us for this special expedition, exploring the southern Chilean fjords and fjord-like channels where no one or only very few people even went.
The southern coast of Chile presents a large number of fjords and fjord-like channels from the latitudes of Cape Horn (55° S) to Reloncaví Estuary (42° S). Some fjords and channels are important navigable channels providing access to ports like Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Natales. We made landing by zodiac and a small fast metal boat, which can take ice and small icebergs. Usually we went out in the morning and again afternoon. Sometime, we left in the morning and would not be back till 6pm for dinner. One day, we hiked from 11am to 6pm. From May 9 to 11, we camped three nights, first night on the iceberg beach and two nights on the shore of the Andrew fjord. Some night, we watched movies, one about aspen mountain climber Marc-Andre Leclerc and other one called Sugar Man about unknown musician from Detroit becoming famous in South Africa, but unknown outside South Africa due to the special situation during that time. All very inspiring. Our expedition finished on May 20.
Our most memorable moment came with our first camping outing. We were supposed to camping for three nights at a location no one had been on the river bank identified on the satellite map. We checked the weather forecast that showed fair weather for next few days. We left boat earlier morning with all stuff we need for camping. However, near our destination, we encountered an area with seven to ten feet high and thick bushes. Each of us had to fight to go through bushes and passed small creek with rush water. After reached a river bank near our final destination, we found out that there were no way we could cross the river with all our camping stuff and reach our location. Our original location is out of reach for us without a boat. So we decided that we just stayed at the river bank and camping there. After a long hiking, we all exhausted and finally could settle down. After a brief rest, we crossed the river with only camera and took some photos and crew members were setup the tents. We had beef for dinner and setup the fire next to the river. We all had forgot what we had just experienced before reaching this location. We all had good time around the fire in the evening. Around the mid night, we all went to the tent for some sleep after the exhausted day. However, just before 3am in the morning, strong wind suddenly started and heavy rain followed. Since no one expected strong wind and heavy rain, our tents were not setup in the way that could sustain such weather. After one hour struggles to re-enforce our tents, we had to give up and took up our tents and hiking back to the mom boat far distance away in dark.
The rest of the trip was much better weather prediction wise. We stayed on the boat several days due to the rain, watching some movies in evenings. Marc made call if the weather condition was good, or not for landing. However, sometime, he would call landing, then ten minutes later he would call off. Some time, we had to almost walk on the top of bush or trees in order for reaching a location. During the trip every one’s shoes got wet and soaked, except mine. This hiking was the most difficult one for most of us.
Chef Ping did a amazing job. In his tiny kitchen he created a delicious meals every day and every dinner with desert. When we camping near the end of Andrew Fjord, he even made pizza for us. Every day, the meal was different. We were all amazed how he got so much different stuffs to make much a variety of meals for every single day. Life was wonderful in the boat. Every one really thoroughly enjoyed it.
'Evening in Patagonia Fjord – Two dolphins jump toward the three sisters peaks in evening hours'
One of my favourite photos for the trip is Evening in Chile Fjord- two dolphins jump toward the three sister mountain peak. After three day camping near the end of Andrew Fjord, we took small boat back to our mom boat in evening. We saw the calm water with reflection of snow mountain peaks and dolphins jump up from water. Kneeling down on the bottom of the small boat, I took this photo. It captured some essence of the place, calm deep water, high mountain peaks, and warm evening light with wildlife at the perfect place and moment. What harmony with nature! At this place and moment, you forgot every thing in the world, just enjoy what nature brings to you in total appreciation and gratitude. You just wish that time stop there and everything frozen at that moment. What a life! My creativity and artistically skill is definitely far from enough to capture the totality of the moment and my emotion. No artist could do that unfortunately. That is the reality of our artist’s life. Time like that, all we artists could do is enjoying the moment and forgetting your work.
'Magic view through iceberg'
“Raining Autumn”
“Deep in Fjords”
“Twilight”
“Reflection in deep Fjord”
“Morning peak”
“Autumn Reflection”
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 | Patrick Compagnucci PRO Awesome images, and narrative! |
 | Bole Kuljic PRO great photos as well as narrative. I feel I just got back from Patagonia:) |
 | Ineke Mighorst PRO What’s a nice work. Lovely pictures. Nice colouring and post processing. |
 | GENNARO DI NOTO PRO STUNNING PLACES AND PICTURES! |
 | Bruce H Wendler PRO Great series bringing new views no one but locals have ever probably seen before. |
 | Agustín Brugera Moreno PRO Increíble la capacidad de estas fotos de trasladarte hasta esos lugares, felicidades por tu viaje y gracias por compartir. |
 | Alberto Fasani PRO great photos and story - thanks! |
 | Gabriela Pantu PRO Breathtaking journey, magic experience, I absolutely love the story.I just can imagine from the brilliant pictures the awe being surrounded by these landscapes.Congratulations, dear HJ, exquisite artwork, and thank you for sharing!And thank you dear Yvette!<3<3 |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 29th of April 2024
HAN Dong Hee majored in mathematics at the University and that impact on his photography. He quotes: 'In mathematics, for instance, defining relations on a set and specifying three rules—reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity—allows for the smooth partitioning of sets based on these rules and mathematical logic. This demonstrates the power of mathematical and abstract thinking. I continue to explore whether such ideas can also exist in photography.' To him, photography also is like a heart-throbbing pleasure: relaxation, rest travel. Let's discover his personality behind his work through this most interesting interview.
‘by window’
Dear friend, please introduce yourself shortly and tell us more about you, your hobbies or other projects you are involved in!
I was born in Korea, lived mostly in Seoul, and spent my childhood in busy cities. I always was fascinated by finding beauty in patterns, so I majored in mathematics at university and graduate school, worked as a chess instructor and maths teacher, and now I work for a public institution under the Ministry of Environment.
‘rainy people out of a bus’
‘blue squares’
For many of us photography is either a hobby or a way of life. How would you define your relationship with photography?
For me, photography is like a heart-throbbing pleasure: relaxation, rest, travel. It's a rare, secret, sweetness that I want to hide, but at the same time to share only with loved ones. It's the first and last encounter with a special moment, and it's like a song that I can't repeat again.
‘the music’
‘cinema’
‘from white’
What would be the most important experience so far that has influenced your steps in photography?
My first steps in photography were when I found out that most photographs convey the intentions of the photographer pretty well, no matter who's taking them. This property of photography sometimes allows me to experience one common theme in the community. Therefore, the experience in the community is important to me. One of them, 1x, is the place that gave perfect feedback, both technically and photographically. Thank you to this community. Also, thank you to the friends and family who love my photos and give me feedback.
How do you maintain and grow your passion for photography?
My ambition to capture the yet-to-be-taken best photos propels me forward. However, even before that ultimate moment arrives, the joy of portraying my own simple story through photography is equally significant. Moreover, the evolution of optical technology awakens philosophical creativity, bringing immense pleasure.
‘time line’
'zig'
‘windows’
‘He is gone’
Can you please describe in a few words your photographer philosophy?
Photography is like a bright window guiding us to a different world beyond reality. Observing the same scene repeatedly, it captures elements that appear different each time, revealing aspects of everyday life that often go unnoticed. It's when I can only express those moments through photos that I press the shutter. Additionally, even the fixed results of the photographs, when looked at, evoke a different feeling each time, reaffirming the ever-changing essence within my daily life.
Why are you so drawn by Architecture and Abstract Photography?
In mathematics, for instance, defining relations on a set and specifying three rules—reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity—allows for the smooth partitioning of sets based on these rules and mathematical logic. In simple terms, with just a few rules, you can intricately divide space. This demonstrates the power of mathematical and abstract thinking. Mathematics encompasses numerous outcomes of geometry and abstract reasoning. I continue to explore whether such ideas can also exist in photography.
What is more important to you, the mood,/story behind your images or the technical perfection?
While pursuing technical perfection is certainly ideal, I find the atmosphere, inner stories, and ideas within the artwork more enchanting and intriguing.
What generally is your relationship to your subject matter beyond being an observer?
Not everyone can step away from their own life to talk about their artwork. I am deeply immersed in finding my own stories in the landscapes I live in, walk through, and encounter countless times. It goes beyond being an observer to being a resident of life. If given the chance, I would like to reside in cities from various countries for an extended period, living life and exhibiting my own window.
‘wait’
‘passerby’
‘Morphi’
Do you prepare carefully the locations where you are intending to photograph?
I often revisit familiar places, but most of the time, I randomly wander through every nook and cranny of Seoul and its metropolitan area in South Korea. I take buses or subways, getting off anywhere to capture moments. There have been many days when I walked all day, reaching the end of streets. I tend to avoid crowded popular shooting locations. Even when travelling, I prefer going without prior information whenever possible.
What gear do you use (camera, lenses, bag)?
I primarily use the Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera with Olympus Pro lenses. For my bag, I opt for something lightweight and affordable, not particularly specific about the brand or type.
What software do you use to process your images?
I use Lightroom and Photoshop for photo editing.
Can you tell us something more about your work flow?
I seek subjects from the close proximity of my life, sometimes venturing into unfamiliar cities or wandering aimlessly. Interestingly, most of the photos I choose are taken near where I live. My primary workflow involves bridges, walking and exploring extensively – it feels like 99% of my photo work revolves around strolling. For me, walking all day is a significant source of motivation and joy.
What is your most important advice to a beginner in Architecture and Abstract Photography and how do you get started?
In the field, no matter how trivial, don't underestimate what you feel – make sure to record it. These moments accumulate to become your unique story. Exercise good control over the serendipity of photography. Preserve the reality of your photos and use them as ingredients for your storytelling. Just the fact that they are recorded will have a significant impact decades later.
What would be your favourite photo from the last years? Please tell us the story behind it.
I am a Christian, and I aspire to live daily within the embrace of God. I find solace in photographs captured while strolling through small parks amidst the suffocating city, and these images resonate deeply with me.
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” (Matthew 6:26-27, KJV)
‘rest’
Who are your favourite photographers or mentors whose works have influenced you and your photography?
Everyone who views my photos serves as a mentor to me. Whether it's someone unfamiliar with photography, a professional photographer, a child, or experts from various fields, I am always ready to listen and receive feedback on my photos. I've been influenced by their opinions, while also putting in considerable effort to maintain my unique style, unaffected by external opinions.
We almost reach the end of this interview and I would kindly ask you to share with us your future plans or photographic projects you would like to be involved in.
Looking at the lifespan of reinforced concrete and the completion years of buildings in Korea, many structures are expected to be demolished and undergo reconstruction in the near future. When a building is demolished, the exposed cross-section of another building on the opposite side becomes visible at a certain height in our line of sight. Let's call this phenomenon "gap." This gap is revealed only when a building is demolished and disappears from view once the demolished building is reconstructed. I aim to capture these gaps. The uniqueness of these gaps, evidence of a space that once uniquely existed, captivates my attention. I strive to capture such conceptual ideas through my own perspective in photographs.
‘mask’
'2 windows’
‘windows’
‘roofs’
Is there anything else you wish to add and what do you think about 1X as a home base for your work?
The curation system stimulates creativity for both the photographer and the viewer. Moreover, this platform is the ultimate space where talented and exceptional photographers from around the world can encounter each other. In an era flooded with countless photos, I express my immense gratitude for the well-preserved galleries here that encapsulate the essence of well-discerned photography.
Thank you for your fine answers, HAN Dong Hee.
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| | Gabriela Pantu PRO I love this soulful interview and the wonderful collection of pictures, dear HAN, love your philosophy and the deep human approach.Congratulations and thank you for sharing also your thoughts.Thank you too Yvette! <3 <3 |
 | Tossu JEONG PRO Congratulations! 축하드립니다 ! 작품과 이야기들 멋진 시간입니다🎈 |
 | Fantastic gallery, congrats Han! |
 | YoungIl Kim PRO 멋진 작품들 ... 그동안의 업적이 빛이 납니다, ^^ |
 | Larry Deng PRO Love your images Han++ |
 | Mi Young Choi PRO 한국을 대표하는 작가님 정말 축하드립니다 |
 | HAN dong hee PRO 대표라니 멀었습니다. 정말 감사합니다! 작가님의 뛰어난 작품들 눈호강 제대로 합니다. |
 | Choi seong jin PRO 축하드립니다 |
| HAN dong hee PRO 매번 감사드립니다! 작가님의 훌륭한 작품들 잘 감상하고 있습니다. |
 | Asako Naruto PRO Thanks for this great interview. I am inspired by the consistent strength of this photographer's work! |
| HAN dong hee PRO Thank you for your warm words. Asako Naruto! |
By Editor Miro Susta
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 26th of April 2024
Black-and-white: the opposites, but in perfect partnership.
A duo of classic colours evoking pure elegance, strong enough to convey a clear message with all their simplicity.
'Morning at Ra Gusela' by Lubos Balazovic
Black-and-white photography has a special atmosphere for me. To this day I am still turning over in my old family albums full of portraits of my parents, siblings, friends as well as of myself. They take me back to the past, and still have a special magic effect on me.
1949
Almost all the photos from my childhood and youth are in black-and-white. But that was a long time ago and is inextricably linked to my childhood and youth.
Since then, I have fallen in love with the beautiful interplay of the two colours and the contrasts that can enhance the power of the moment and the emotions.
'House in white' by Frank Peters
Although we live in the digital age, black-and-white photography is still based on analogue black-and-white film. In the past, the photographer simply inserted a roll of black-and-white negative film and that was it.
'London’s peanuts (Film)' by Didier Guibert
However, everything has completely changed with digital technology today. With one or two clicks the photographer can create a black-and-white photo from a colour one, achieving amazing control over the tones.
'The night walked down the sky…' by Yvette Depaepe
It makes sense to think in black-and-white before or during the photo capture, but the advantages of the final image quality are only noticeable during post-processing.
'The mirror of the clouds' by Aida Ianeva
The post-processing software uses the colour information captured at the time of shooting to allow the photographer to decide how dark or light each colour should be.
***Cloudy evening at the lake*** by Franz Engels
For example, some green tones in the landscape can be optimised so that they stand out darkly against the bright sky in the background.
'Eternity' by Thomas de Franzoni
Software programs manage this in diverse ways, but most have sliders for each colour (usually red, blue, green, yellow, etc.…), and when converting to black-and-white, the tone can be lightened or darkened by raising or lowering each colour slider.
'Winter is coming' by Lars van de Goor
For example, in the following landscape photo, three layers were created: green foreground, middle rocky and white mountains in the background, and the whole well separated from a grey and white sky.
'Alpine view' by Miro Susta
In another photo, the photographer presents a landscape with a white waterfall, dark grass and rocks and a bright sky in the background in strong graphic contrast as black and white, whereas the same treatment of a colour image would look heavily over-processed.
'In search of Thrasi Thorolfsson’s treasure' by Cedric Leblond
Following few motif ideas for black-and-white photography.
LANDSCAPE
In landscape photography, black-and-white can be used very effectively to emphasise the texture and structure of rocks, trees and grasses.
'Dark Barrika' by Antonio Carrillo Lopez
Black-and-white is a particularly desirable choice for landscapes with strong contrasts between light and shadow.
'Ox Bow #2 in BW' by Matt Anderson
Cloud formations and skies also look dramatic in black-and-white.
ARCHITECTURE
In architectural photography, black-and-white can achieve a powerful effect. Building structures, lines and patterns can be visibly emphasised in black-and-white.
'Convergence' by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp
High contrast and dramatic shadows give architectural photography a special atmosphere.
'Meaningful Cells' by Akira Takaue
STREET
Street photography benefits from the black-and-white colour combination, as it captures the mood and feeling of a sometimes extremely short scene very effectively without any other colour interfering with the effect.
'MAD Madrid' by Alejandro Marcos
'Involvement' by Didier Guibert
PORTRAIT
Black-and-white portraits are timeless, classy and elegant. The absence of colour draws the viewer's eye to the essentials: the face and expression of the person portrayed and emphasises emotions and character traits.
'Eri' by Miharu †
ACT ART
A beautiful representation of the black-and-white act photo, which can appear more feminine, is achieved with a large and diffuse light source that significantly minimises shadows.
'Miss July' by Dieter Plogmann
The best way to do this is for the light to come from the side at an angle from above. This makes the skin appear more even and the image looks friendlier due to the lower contrast.
'Art Nude Audition waiting room' by Colin Dixon
Three of the following photo editing techniques, which are closely linked to black and white photography, should not be forgotten.
SELECTIVE COLOURS
In selective colour techniques, one colour or a single-coloured object is displayed in a black-and-white picture.
'Roentgenium' by Holger Glaab
'Beauty Through Order' by Marsel van Oosten
HIGH KEY
High-key photography relates to a photographic style in which the picture is composed of light-coloured tones. Its objective is to create a very bright and almost overexposed photo that conveys a positive, bright mood.
'Lost' by Ales Komovec
LOW KEY
The low-key style is the exact opposite of the high-key photography technique. Here the photograph consists of dark tones. The very dark and high-contrast photos create a negative to dramatic mood.
'Waves of Ballerina' by Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)
Black-and-white is an abstraction and the stripping away of the "real" colour - this opens the view to the essentials.
'Symmetry Art' by Miro Susta
The main benefit of black-and-white photography is that the photographer can play with light and shadow, how light and shadow contrast and co-exist within a composition to create a dramatic effect.
'of solitude and other demons' by Josefina Melo
'White Swan is Landing' by Angela Muliani Hartojo
The beauty of black-and-white photography is that the attention is focussed on the most important elements in the photo. The combination of black-and-white is the best way to show the blackness as well as the light and shadows.
'The Spy Who Loved Him' by Richard Bland
'Sunrise-Death Valley' by Wanghan Li
Taking black-and-white photos means focussing on the essentials.
"A subject that impresses with strong colours may be disappointing when presented in greyscale," says photographer and photography trainer Rolf Walther.
'Beauty of Reflection !' by Mrinal Nath
If you have any further ideas or suggestions on how to get the best out of black-and-white photography, please do not hesitate to comment!
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 | Good selection of B&W. Still has an allure. I think B&W is today a kind of Abstract image-making. |
 | Miro Susta CREW B&W will never die, will never disappear from photograph scene, many thanks for your nice comment dear William. |
| | Gabriela Pantu PRO Wonderful article and amazing selection of pictures, so inspiring! Congratulations and thank you for sharing, dear Miro and dear Yvette! <3 |
| Miro Susta CREW We thank you very much for your nice praise and congratulations dear Gabriela |
 | txules PRO Fantastic selection; congrats to all |
| Miro Susta CREW Thank you very much for nice praise. |
 | Urs Zimmermann PRO This is a wonderful cross-section through the world of monochrome photography and a special honour for our beloved friend Miharu. Thank you very much, dear Miro. |
| Miro Susta CREW Great thank you for lovely comment and nice price dear Urs, much appreciated. |
 | Uwe Kobold PRO Thank you for sharing this inspiring article. |
| Miro Susta CREW you are most welcome Uwe, nice to see that you like it |
 | Pang Teng Lin PRO Gorgeous captures Thank you for sharing. |
| Miro Susta CREW Many thanks dear Pang Teng. |
| | Ineke Mighorst PRO Thank you. It opens my eyes for B&W. I love it but use it seldom. |
| Miro Susta CREW Many thanks for your comment dear Ineke, maybe you will start with B&W photography now. We wish you much success. |
 | jordiegeatorrent PRO Un recull excel·lent de maneres d'interpretar la realitat en la subjectivitat de l'Univers en blanc i negre. |
| Miro Susta CREW Muchas gracias por tu excelente y constructivo comentario querida Jordie, te lo agradecemos mucho. |
 | Richard Bland PRO My thanks for an exceptional article on a subject close to my heart. The inclusion of one of my shots is the icing on the cake.
Kind Regards Richard Bland |
| Miro Susta CREW We are glad to see that you like the article, thank you for your nice comment dear Richard. |
 | Thank you very much for this excellent article. As usual, an inspiration. |
| Miro Susta CREW You're most welcome dear Montserrat, we are glad to see that you like it. |
 | Makoto Inaba PRO I can't help but be moved by the many wonderful works including a portrait of Eri taken by Miharu. |
| Miro Susta CREW Great thank you for your lovely comment dear Makoto. |
 | Excelente |
| Miro Susta CREW Muchas gracias estimado Jorge. |
 | Lourens Durand CREW Excellent, Miro. |
| Miro Susta CREW Many thanks dear Lourens. |
 | Roland Weber PRO A very nice and inspiring story. Very impressing and excellent black and white photos. ... And the photos turn the world into something new and special. A world we don't really see with our eyes and which needs to be expressed by the photographer.
Thank you both very much for this collection and the article, Miro and Yvette. |
| Miro Susta CREW Great thanks for your excellent and constructive comment dear Roland. We are really very happy to see that you like this article. |
| | Great article, brings back many happy memories from the dark room! |
| Miro Susta CREW You are right Patric, I also never forget the exiting time I spent with my father in bath-darkroom. |
 | Robert Bolton PRO A wonderful and inspiring collection of photos. What I love about black and white is that the decision to convert to mono is already a departure from trying to photograph “reality”. That is a wonderful jumping-off point for me to make images even more otherworldly. |
| Miro Susta CREW Agree with you dear Robert. Many thanks for your constructive comment. We greatly appreciate it. |
 | Mrinal Nath PRO An excellent article on Black & White Photography with selection of some of the wonderful images. Thanks a ton Miro and Yvette for your tremendous efforts. |
| Miro Susta CREW Thank you very much for your nic words of encouragement dear Mrinal, we are happy to see that you like it. |
 | Eiji Yamamoto PRO Thank you so much for your very creative and inspiring article, dear Miro and Yvette. |
| Miro Susta CREW You are most welcome dear Eiji, we are glad to see that you like it. |
 | Wanghan Li PRO Appreciate very much the article about the B/W and your excellent selection of the wonderful works! Thanks Miro and Yvette to make it happen! |
| Miro Susta CREW Great thanks for your wonderful comment dear Wanghan. |
 | wonderful and much remarkable article with a fantastic selection of matching images. Thanks a lot to Miro and Yvette |
| Miro Susta CREW Many thanks for your lovely words of praise dear Hans-Wolfgang, we greatly appreciate it. |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 25th of July 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Miharu suddenly passed away as a result of a heart attack.
She leaves three young children and her loving husband behind.
Miharu had many friends here on 1x and was well known for her wonderful children photography and her florals with home bred snails.
An interview with her was published the 1st of April 2024.
We will always remember your splendid children portraits and your unique storytelling florals.
We will miss you, Miharu.
Rest in peace.
This is Miharu's latest awarded image
'secret garden poetry'
with her lovely and typical storytelling comment : "The first friend our little pet snails met in the secret garden was wearing a cute lamp cap.
With excitement, they invited the flowers to 'let's have a spring dance'"
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 | Susi PRO Que triste noticia…mi más sentido pesame |
| | Uma noticia muito triste. Sinto muito. |
 | What incredibly sad news. A warm and beautiful person with a beautiful view on photography and a creator of beautiful portraits and other work. She will be missed...
Deepest condolences to her family and friends. |
 | I was totaly shocked by this bad bad news. She was kind and gentle and truly an artist. Rest in peace dearest. My deepest condolances to her lovely family and her photography friends worldwide. Thank you Yvette for honorering her in this way. |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW A little comfort for all of us, family and friends, to publish a tribute to one of the warmest and beautiful person ... |
| | Miro Susta CREW Dear Yvette I am shocked by this bad news.
I always appreciated her beautiful photographs and I was always happy about her comments to my photo work.
Without knowing what is going to happen, I just included beautiful Eric portrait in my latest article.
I will miss her wonderful photo contributions, her lovely comments.
I will miss you very much, Rest in Peace dear friend Miharu.
My sincere condolences to Miharu beloved family.
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Yes, I saw the lovely portrait taken by Miharu in your B&W article. And sincerely, I was glad to see it there. So hard to see that little cross near to her name. She was such a beautiful person, inside and outside, warm, gentle and so deeply human. |
| Miro Susta CREW I still cannot believe it. I loved her approach, I loved her photos. |
 | Pedro Uranga PRO
It is very sad sad news. We have nothing left but to enjoy his beautiful photographic legacy. My deepest condolences. |
 | Lo siento mucho. Mis condolencias |
 | It was sad to hear. Have noticed her signature pictures. Miharu has left photograpic trances behind. My deepest condolances |
 | Vitée Tao PRO Sad news. Rest in peace, Miharu. |
 | Roberto Miniero PRO Rest in Peace dear Miharu |
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| | Roberto Miniero PRO Rest in peace dear Miharu. |
| | Urs Zimmermann PRO I am shocked and can't believe that our dear friend has passed away. She brought joy into our lives with her photos. She loved people and the world. We will remember her forever with her photos. My heartfelt condolences to her family. Rest in peace, dear Miharu. |
 | Vladimir Funtak PRO So sad... |
| | Wanghan Li PRO I cannot believe it! Her excellent and artistic works will be remembered in my heart. She encouraged me... Rest in peace. |
 | Takumi Takemura PRO I cannot believe it. I love all of her art works. Rest in peace Miharu. |
 | Linda Lu PRO Heartbroken reading the sad news, hard to believe Miharu-san left us so soon. She was so talented, kind and supportive. She'll be missed. My sincere condolences to her family, RIP! |
 | So sad! Rest in peace! Dear Miharu! |
 | Elizabeth Allen CREW I am so shocked and saddened reading this news now. Miharu's beautiful work and portraits came from her heart and gave us so much joy. She will be deeply missed here. Her kind words and support also meant a great deal to me and I will treasure her comments. Heartfelt condolences to her family, and may she rest in peace. |
 | Naoaki Miyamoto PRO With a heartfelt gaze and keen insight, You taught us to capture subjects with our minds.
Like a luminous comet you appeared, departing with the ephemeral, gentle end of cherry blossom season...
Thank you for informing us, dear Yvette! Members within Japan likely feel a profound sense of loss.
Our hearts are with your family and the students at your school. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Really the less I could do, dear Naoaki Miyamoto. Miharu will be represented in the 1x magazine for ever and ever. |
 | Isabel Guzman PRO I am very sorry to read such bad news :(( I did not know her, but it seems that she was too young to had a heart attack :(( I accompany her children, husband and friends in their sad feelings: I feel very sorry for them :(( Life is pure uncertainty, one never knows what our last day in this world will be :(( Thank you very much Yvette, it twas very kind of you to inform us about the terrible news. I am sure that now she is in Heaven, with all the other angels, watching us. My best wishes to all.
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Dear Isabel ... It is so little to write a tribute to her in the magazine. She was such a warm and lovely person. |
| Isabel Guzman PRO The terrible news left me devastated :(( News like this makes us reflect on the time and energy that we waste in giving importance to insignificant things that have no importance at all: we must try to avoid that. Thank you very much for your attentive and kind response. As I see that you have a great esteem for her, I accompany you in your feeling of loss. Thank you very much! I send you, with affection and gratitude, my best wishes. Have a Wonderful Friday! Take care! |
| Isabel Guzman PRO ... so sorry! :(( Thank you very much! I send you, with affection and gratitude, my best wishes. Take care! Have a Wonderful Weekend! Kisses. |
 | Yuzo Fujii PRO I can't believe it!!!!!!! It's so sad!!!!!! |
 | Robin Wechsler PRO Heartbroken to hear this news. |
| | HAN dong hee PRO What sad news. Wanted to keep seeing her wonderful works... RIP |
 | Karim Al Thahaby PRO We will miss you too much dear Miharu!!! |
 | Lucie Gagnon CREW I was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of dear Miharu-san. My heart goes out to her children and husband. Miharu was a kind, gentle and generous being. Her photography was a mirror to her soul. I can’t believe I am writing these words. It seems so unreal. My deepest condolences to her children, husband and family. May you frolic happily in your pet snail heaven, dear Miharu-san. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Oh my, Lucie ... such a warm and tender comment. Yes, I'm sure she folics happily in her pet snail heaven. She was such a beautiful soul !!! |
| Lucie Gagnon CREW And thank you to you Yvette for letting us know about this tragic news. Take care. |
 | Peter Davidson CREW Terrible and sad news, a wonderful person and artist. RIP. |
| | We all have lost a friend. Rest in peace dear Miharu |
 | Arnon Orbach CREW Terrible sad news, shocked to find out that my dearest Miharu passed away, she had so much more to give us all in her very humanistic and beautiful images all full of love with exceptionally fine observation of nature around us. My sincere condolences to Miharu family. May she rest in peace. I will miss her comforting words and images very much. |
 | I am deeply saddened by this news. I will always remember her floral photos. Rest in peace, dear Miharu. |
 | It was with great surprise when I just entered the website that I found myself confronted with Miharu's death. After the initial impact and surprise came the sadness of learning about his sudden and stupid death. Of course, I didn't know Miharu personally, but I got used to seeing her excellent photos of children and her personal interpretation of that theme, obviously shaped by her career as a teacher. My sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace. |
| | Lourens Durand CREW Sad news... |
 | I just heard the sad news! What a great loss of such a wonderful artist and great person! may she rest in peace. |
 | Saad Salem PRO Dear 1x.com team, may I suggest that the site would put a black ribbon on her last awarded and published images on the site. And this could apply too to any member who passes away. I mean it would become a routine of the site towards its deceased members for acknowledging their works and to let every viewer of her or his portfolio that she or he have passed away. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Dear Saad, Miharu's portfolio wears a cross as a sign she passed away. It is visible everywhere, also on all the comments. This happens each time a member passes away, like my good friend and travel partner Robert Thomson several years ago. |
| | Saad Salem PRO ليرحمها الله برحمته الواسعة و إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون |
 | Ulrike Eisenmann PRO Wie traurig, Ruhe in Frieden, liebe Minaru, du wirst in deinen wundervollen Bildern weiterleben! |
 | Stefan Eisele PRO I am deeply saddened by this horrible news.My deepest condolences! |
 | Ben.C.L PRO Oh! My God! So sad! Rest in peace! Dear Miharu! |
| | GENNARO DI NOTO PRO Her spirit will live for ever in her artwork . Rest in peace dear Miharu |
 | Izabella Végh PRO Mi dispiace veramente tanto che non c'è più la nostra amica Miharu. Ci mancherai. Riposi in pace! |
 | Eleonora Fridman PRO So sad news... Rest in peace dear Miharu. |
| | Mrinal Nath PRO Such a sad news, sudden departure of a noble soul from this earth. My heartfelt condolences to her family. Rest in peace dear Miharu. |
 | Hai Lin 雪原 PRO Truly sad news, thank she for so many great shots, RIP |
 | jealousy PRO 突然の悲しいお知らせに呆然として、信じられない思いです |
 | You used to call me " my love Matty" <3 my dear my dearest my love Miharu where ever u r Rest in peace. i already miss u
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 | Reijiro PRO You always gave me great inspirations. Rest in peace dear Miharu. |
 | Manuel Gayoso PRO Very sad news, I loved her work, rest in peace Miharu, condolences to the family. |
 | Carmine Chiriacò CREW So sad news!!! RIP my friend 😞
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| | Gabriela Pantu PRO This is so sad..She was a ray of sunshine. |
 | Marie-anne Stas PRO Such sad news. Rest in peace dear Miharu. Condolences to the family and friends |
 | Peter Ebel PRO Sad new, condolences to her beloved.
But her work will live on giving the world inspiration. |
 | My heart skipped a beat when I read the sad news... I know, what it's like to lose a loved one, there are no words for it... Rest in peace. |
 | Rana Jabeen PRO Extremely sad and shocking news..My condolences to the family |
 | Bing Li PRO It is such a sad and a shocking news. A young and beautiful live ended suddenly. she will be with use forever with her wonderful and loving photography. My sincere condolences. R.I.P. |
 | Michiko Ôtomo PRO I'm very shocked by the sudden bad news. I was hoping to meet her at the 1x Artist Exhibition next year. My sincere condolences to her family. |
 | Norbert Maier PRO My deepest condolences! |
 | Uschi Hermann PRO What sad news. Her wonderful, powerful and inspiring workk will stay with us. Thanks for that. R.I.P |
 | Gila Koller PRO My drarest friend Miharu passed away it is a heartbreak for all of us. She was a great photographer with wonderful photographs.
My condolences to her family.
R.I.P dear Miharu |
 | Saskia Dingemans PRO Such a sad news .I shall miss her and her beautiful work . my sincere condolences to her family. |
| | Asako Naruto PRO This is very sad news. Although I did not know Miharu san in person, I felt sympathy for her as a photography enthusiast friend. I also admired her creativity and signature, which I could recognise in her work at first glance. R.I.P |
| | Eiji Yamamoto PRO I'm very shocked to hear this news. And very sad. Her beautiful works will be with us forever. May she rest in peace. |
 | 大山 儀高 PRO 凄いショックです。素晴らしい作品の数々、学ぶことの多い写真家でした。心からお悔やみを申し上げます。 |
 | Michel Romaggi CREW I am deeply saddened by this horrible news. People as kind and talented as Miharu are important to the world. She will be greatly missed by all of us. My sincere condolences to her family. |
 | I can't believe this sad news!!! It pains me deeply. She was a very sweet, very sensitive, delicate person, a friend with whom we had decided to meet in Japan. I cry with great pain... I don't know if everything will continue as before... today I have the feeling that won't be the case!
Thank you so much Yvette for informing us...it was a shock but it was necessary to know! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Dear Giuseppe ... I knew how many people loved her here. One of the most beautiful souls on 1x. She deserves that tribute ... |
 | KIMIO KOBAYASHI PRO My deepest condolences..Your photos would stay forever alive with us, with your lovely daughters and in my heart. |
 | Nicoleta Gabor PRO oh, God! "only the good die young". I'm so very sad to read this. My sincere conolences to her family. She was an innocent, pure soul. May she rest in peace. |
 | Anita Singh PRO Oh my God that's such sad and unbelievable news, may she rest in eternal peace. |
 | I am so sorry to read about her sudden passing. Such a great loss of kindness and warm-heartedness.
My deepest sympathy to the bereaved.
Even if she has gone far too suddenly and too soon, her pictures will remain and keep her memory alive.
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| | Makoto Inaba PRO I am very confused by the news of her death. I remember meeting her last September and talking about our photography like it was yesterday. We just confirmed to each other the other day that we are both looking forward to seeing each other again at the 1X Artist Exhibition next year.
I would like to condolences from the bottom of my heart.
Rest in peace, my dearest…. |
 | Jorge Pimenta PRO I am in shock with this terrible news. Miharu is an example of friendliness and kindness in our community, always having a friendly word for everyone. Furthermore, she is an excellent photographer whose work has its own identity, very much of her own. I repeat, a shock for everyone... we will miss you, dear Miharu! May you be at peace! |
 | Ryuta Suzuki PRO How sad...
Just the other day we were exchanging messages... |
 | So sad news! RIP 🥺 |
| | Yvette Depaepe CREW You were a warm friend and great artist, Miharu.
You always brought happiness and comfort to our hearts.
We will remember you and your beautiful work forever.
Rest in peace ... |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 24h of April 2024
The colour 'Pink' is rich in symbolism. Feminity, or classically love and romance. Pink can also symbolize innocence and motherhood, youth and naivety. Colour is powerful and can alter our mood, so play with pink in your photography and see how it inspires a new side of you and your subjects. Pink is both, timeless and on-trend. Plenty of pinky submissions in all kind of photographic categories ...
The winners with the most votes are:
1st place : Anne Cseresnjes
2nd place : Adolfo Urrutia
3rd place : DDiArte
Congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions and thanks to all the participants in the contest 'Pink'
The currently running theme is 'Playing with mirrors'.
Looking for something surreal? Since mirror shots have a high tendency of being casual and repetitive, telling a story with yours would be quite creative. Using many mirrors at once, broken or not, can take photographs to the next level, as you get to capture multiple reflections of the subject.
This contest will end on Sunday the 5th of May at midnight.
The sooner you upload your submission the more chance you have to gather the most votes.
If you haven't uploaded your photo yet, click here.
Good luck to all the participants.
3rd place by DDiArte
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| | congratulations to all, wonderful pink creations |