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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...)
Photo Posters of the UK
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Various sizes and custom framing also available!
Notre Dame... I was awed by the Gothic details.
Photo Posters of France
Subjects Which Inspire Me
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
CrypticFragments Digital Photography Home
Cryptic Fragments' Flickr
CrypticFragments MySpace
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.">
Scenes Which Move Me
I have eclectic tastes when it comes to choice of subject but most of my work falls into the following categories:landscapes, architectural shots, abstracts, and still lifes.
I shoot a lot of churches/cathedrals and ruins from different cultures.
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.
Cabin Below Cathedral Rock near Sedona, Arizona
Western & Southwestern Photography
Photo Mosaics
Most are also available on mugs and will eventually be featured on all non-clothing products in the CrypticFragments gallery.
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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Digital Photography Outdoors: A Field Guide for Travel and Adventure Photographers
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NEW DESIGN Digital Camera Photo Travel Backpack Bag Lifetime Warranty
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Fun Functional Photographers' Items from CafePress!
My Guestbook
Please Tell Me What You Think
LindaButterfly wrote...
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.
Posted May 13, 2009
itsallgoodamanda wrote...
finally caught up with you here .and joined your fan club cheers.
Posted February 21, 2009
msbaby wrote...
Loved the perspective of the manmade and natural wonders. The color and points of view are awesome.
Posted December 14, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
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*****
Posted September 19, 2008
NAIZA wrote...
Hi Tammy!
Beautiful photography! Excellent lens. Thank you for sharing your travel experiences. I really appreciate it.
Posted September 12, 2008
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