Digital Photography by Tammy Winand
Sweeping landscapes, architectural images, still lifes offering commentary on our world... you will find these and more at CrypticFragments Photography.
This page is an introduction to my work and my perspective on photography.
I pursue this passion for photography as a portion of my life's work. I believe my images capture scenes which need to be shared, which have something to say about the condition of our world...what we have, what we have lost.
Please visit the links below which lead you to so much more of my online "portfolio".
I hope you will enjoy browsing around!
My Passion for Photography
how I got started
My first cameras were tiny and flimsy, used 110 film, and were often lost or broken. I begged my mother for rolls of film at the grocery store. More than half of the images I shot in those days never even got developed!
I remember the joy of my first instant camera. The fun of waving the developing image around in the air thinking it would get done faster that way.
When I acquired my first digital camera, I was in heaven! No more waiting! No more film developing costs! And what had already been a hobby turned into a virtual obsession. In fact, a travel companion once told me I was so busy framing and taking pictures that I wasn't really enjoying the trip! (I disagree, but that's another story...)
Western & Southwestern Photography
Photo options in this area are spectacular and seemingly boundless!

Cathedral Rock near Sedona, Arizona

Longs Peak, Black and White
Inspirational Subjects
I have a preference for imagery which conveys some aspect of the history or culture of place. This may mean an architectural detail of a ruin or a blurred image of a passing subway train. It may mean a selection of tea pots for sale at a street stall in an English market, or a gate to a ranch in the middle of the New Mexico wilderness.A good photograph evokes emotions in the viewer.
When I am awed by a place or scene, I want to try to capture that sensation to share with my viewers.
I confess to having a passion for photo-editing tools as well. I like seeing my images made to look like an oil painting or a vivid abstract, as you can see to the left of this section.
Places to View My Photography
CF PhotoGrafie Gallery
CrypticFragments flickr
Western & Southwestern Landscapes
Travel Images & Still Lifes
All images on the above sites are the copyrighted work of Tammy Winand and may not be copied, reproduced, or otherwise used without her express written consent.
UK Travel Images
Click on any of the images below to see larger image.
Available for purchase in various sizes. Custom framing also available!
Scenes Which Move Me
landscapes, architectural shots, abstracts, and still lifes.
I shoot a lot of churches/cathedrals and ruins from different cultures and am really excited about my upcoming 5 month journey through northern India.
When viewing the work of other photographers, I gravitate to images of wild rugged sweeping landscapes, exotic travel locations including ancient and unique architecture, anything which captures the history of a place, unusual views of abandoned and ruined buildings, or that capture the colors and FEEL of a destination.

Notre Dame... I was awed by the Gothic details.
Eiffel Tower Poster
Photo Mosaics
Digital Photography Guides
Digital Travel Photography (A Lark Photography Book)
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Digital Travel Photography Digital Field Guide
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Digital Masters: Travel Photography: Documenting the World's People & Places (A Lark Photography Book)
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Fun Functional Photographers' Items from CafePress!
Visitor Feedback
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- qlcoach qlcoach Aug 16, 2009 @ 8:57 am
- Love the landscapes and the mountains. For me, nature soothes my soul. Hope you will visit my new lens about Travel and Dream Trips. And let me know what you think about my video, Dreams the Eby Way....Gary.
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- Tipi Tipi Jul 5, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
- Another beautiful lens, great work!
Susie
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- LindaButterfly LindaButterfly May 13, 2009 @ 11:38 am
- I got here. Wonderful variety of photos. I lensrolled you too, know I see what it is.
I might steal an idea (linking to my Flickr photos) from your lens and sneak it onto mine when you aren't looking.
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- itsallgoodamanda itsallgoodamanda Feb 21, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
- finally caught up with you here .and joined your fan club cheers.
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- msbaby msbaby Dec 14, 2008 @ 2:52 pm
- Loved the perspective of the manmade and natural wonders. The color and points of view are awesome.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Sep 19, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
- Ah, I too am awed by the gothic details of Notre Dame -- you must have an Eastern European vacation in your life time. Thoroughly appreciated your digital photography! 5*****
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- mulberry mulberry Sep 12, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
- You have some fabulous shots, great work!
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- NAIZA NAIZA Sep 12, 2008 @ 5:11 am
- Hi Tammy!
Beautiful photography! Excellent lens. Thank you for sharing your travel experiences. I really appreciate it.
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- lakeerieartists lakeerieartists Aug 23, 2008 @ 10:10 pm
- Welcome to the Artists Selling Online group.
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