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Treasures in the backyard

I've never been very keen to photograph around the house. Once I only take pictures at events or during holidays, in more recent years I intend photography as a research and personal expression, and, if you're inclined, you can also find beauty and light in some of the most unsuspecting places...often in your backyard!
It's not easy and takes time to learn how to see things that many may overlook: the more you shoot the more you practice and more you can find your vision and personal style....but this will be another story!

Charm of the Lowlands

There is a place, nestled between my hometown and the Po river, where the fog and the extreme monotony of the territory may discourage even the most careful observer. But this landscape has the more appeal in its apparent immobility.
I recognize a sort of magical aura in these lands, crossed by a river peaceful but also unexpectedly fierce, gentle, but also brutal: Po river combines different features, sometimes even conflicting, the same ones that permeate my shots every time I contemplate them once back home.
Yes...you have to contemplate those shots, one at a time, and only watching them carefully you can find out their nature and discover that their strength lies in their immobility.
Actually, even if at first sight sometimes I'm not satisfied with the results of the shots, always grows in me the desire to return back...in my Lowlands.

Nature in HD...

In recent days I was pleasantly involved in seeing, on satellite TV, the series in episodes of the legendary photographer Art Wolfe, Travels to the Edge.
I own some of his books, but I have to admit that watching him at work in a video allows you to appreciate even more its culture and its professionality. The series is truly a remarkable collection of high-definition video footage from the world of nature; you get inspired to travel, learn professional photography techniques, and appreciate the beauty around us. I'm waiting for more to come!

Photo of the month: November

When we look around us, anywhere we can find reflections. You essentially can get two for the price of one! I'm always on the lookout for opportunities to reflect my subjects; reflections are a great way of showing the world in a very interesting way, and of creating abstract and impressionistic images. Even a trivial photo can become almost a...masterpiece! Enjoy the new photo of the month on my website.

About this blog

My photographic diary on the road of life.

A place for me to showcase new works, for some news and some thoughts - but not too many.
Come and see more images on my website and feel free to contact me: mattia[at]eyesimages.com
I will reply ASAP.

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"If there isn't a day without me doing something related to photography, its as if I never actually woke up..."
Richard Avedon

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My ladies J. & A. My lab Jasper. Photography. iMac. Colors. iPhone. Black&White. Cross Processing. Nik Multimedia. Canon. Reading my iPad. Movies. Knowledge. Snow. Sunsets. Sunrises. Capturing that perfect moment. Bruce Springsteen. Rosè Wine. Beer. Sushi and Wasabi. My BMW XDrive. The good old 80s. Hipstamatic. Elvis Presley. Travels. BBQ. Country & Blues. USA. Seattle. Instagram. Alternative music. Planes. Apps. Crème Brulée. MTB. Provence. National Geographic. FOX Crime. Chicken Wings and BBQ sauce.

Currently shooting with...

CANON EOS 5D
CANON EF 17-40 mm f/4 L
CANON EF 70-200 mm f/4 L
TAMRON 90 mm f/2.8 MACRO

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Olympus OM-D E-M1
Panasonic G Vario 7-14 mm f/4

Panasonic G Vario 14-140 mm f/3.5-5.6
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17 mm f/1.8

Panasonic DG Macro-Elmarit 45 mm f/2.8

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iPhone 5S