From three of Ateet’s photography folders, called Flowers, in Nature and Forms
My plunge into the world of photography happened when I was 12 years old, the moment I received an Arette as a gift. (Later I also received a flash unit, with lamps that melted after use, but I rarely used it.) The Arette was a simple camera which could not be adjusted for distance or exposure. So it was always an adventure to estimate the correct exposure, but I soon got the knack of it (though years later I received a light-meter, which made life easier). I quickly became an ardent photographer, keen on reproducing the world in black and white.
Later my brother gave me a Rolleicord, which is a simpler version of the more famous Rolleiflex. (This one had the possibility to adjust the focus via the top viewer.) I photographed everything that came in front of my lens – flowers, plants, structures, people, animals – you name it. I had great fun with it. The rolls of film only had either 20 or 36 shots; consequently, one had to be very conscious about saving the shots. Also, the results appeared much later, after exposure, and on paper. After a few years I started developing the films and printing the photos in my own darkroom.
At some point the wonderful world of colours opened up a new realm for me, offering amazing results. The slide films in those days had to be sent to a lab. And I waited impatiently for the developed photos, of which – quite often – only a few turned out well.
Today, my constant companion is an iPhone. I’m fascinated by the amazing quality this little lens can achieve! Although I own two digital cameras, I hardly ever use them because of their bulk and weight. The great thing about digital photography is that you can edit the images and delete the unwanted ones straight away.
My aim is to capture and show the beauty of this world.
It’s always about being in the right place at the right moment.
And how important and crucial the light situation is!
I like to take pictures of different sceneries in nature, also of flowers, and these against the light. It makes the whole thing more interesting and colourful. But I also like to catch structures, forms and shadows.
It gives me great pleasure to share my photos on the internet and to get feedback, and to let myself be inspired by other photographers. Thanks to our beloved Master Osho, an additional quality of awareness has been added, for which I am infinitely grateful; it helps me be more present in each moment…
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