Photography and Fine Art Prints by Dave Derbis Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 Zend_Feed_Writer 1.11.3 (http://framework.zend.com) http://www.dave-derbis.de/feed/ info@dave-derbis.de (Dave Derbis) Dave Derbis

"Breuninger" - Leipzig

Breuninger Marktgalerie in downton Leipzig.]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:39:36 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/breuninger-passage-leipzig/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/breuninger-passage-leipzig/&ref=feed/

"Breuninger" - Leipzig

Breuninger Marktgalerie in downton Leipzig.]]>

"L.E. Patio" - Leipzig

Typical view skyward from one of the numerous patios in Downtown Leipzig.]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:16:58 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/leipzig-downtown-patio-black-white/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/leipzig-downtown-patio-black-white/&ref=feed/

"L.E. Patio" - Leipzig

Typical view skyward from one of the numerous patios in Downtown Leipzig.]]> Your new 2012 Desktop Calendar 2012 is a leap year, meaning [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/366-days-to-create-something-amazing/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/366-days-to-create-something-amazing/&ref=feed/ Your new 2012 Desktop Calendar 2012 is a leap year, meaning you get one extra day, so why not use those 366 days to create something amazing? Get the free desktop on deviantArt.com: liquisoft.deviantart.com The attached zip file includes a myriad of formats: 2560×1440 | 1920×1200 | 1680×1050 | 1600×1200 | 1440×900 | 1400×1050 | 1280×960 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 | iPad-formatted version]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/the-quest-for-inspiration-demo-2011/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/the-quest-for-inspiration-demo-2011/&ref=feed/ Thanks to a exhibition of some of my photos in the "Krautwells" in Magdeburg there is a little article pu [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/dates-magdeburg-article-03-2012/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/dates-magdeburg-article-03-2012/&ref=feed/ Thanks to a exhibition of some of my photos in the "Krautwells" in Magdeburg there is a little article published about my photography in the magazine DATES, Issue 03/2012.   Here is a link: issuu.com/dates_magdeburg/docs/md_0312/9?zoomed=&zoomPercent=&zoomX=&zoomY=¬eText=¬eX=¬eY=&viewMode=magazine Article:   "Landschaften genießen und erleben ist mitunter schwer. Der Fotograf und Webentwickler Dave Derbis bietet mit seinen Bildern eine erstaunliche Hilfe"   "Nur ein paar Meter von der Otto-von-Guericke-Straße entfernt lockt die große Freiheit. Hat man erst einmal die Hektik der Hauptstraße hinter sich gelassen, sind es die Bilder von Dave Derbis, die in den Räumen des Krautwells wie das letzte Paradies auf Erden wirken: Zerklüftete Täler, endlose Weiten oder verzaubert wirkende Gebirgsbäche, die sich filigran einen Weg neben nebelverhangenen Bäumen und blutrot gefärbten Blättern suchen. Einzigartig unberührte Schätze der Natur finden, deren Leben einfangen und auf ein Bild zu bannen, ist die Leidenschaft des 30-Jährigen. Getrieben von der eigenen Lust, die Welt zu erkunden, sucht Dave Derbis immer neue einsame und unberührte Landschaften, deren Reiz er am meisten schätzt. Den Betrachter seiner Werke nimmt er mit auf eine Reise durch die Welt: Egal ob Harz, Mallorca, Island oder Norwegen – stets entfaltet sich das Gefühl, selbst vor diesen einzigartigen Kulissen zu stehen, das Farbspiel der Sonne in Myriaden von Lichtern zu bestaunen oder das beruhigende Pfeifen des Windes zu genießen. Er wird zum Reiseleiter seiner Werke, seine Bilder zu Nebenprodukten ihrer selbst – denn durch sie ist man mitten im Geschehen eingefangen. Dave Derbis ist die Leidenschaft anzumerken, mit der er zum Ausgleich zu seinem Tagesjob als Webentwickler die Freiheit der Natur genießt und in seine Kamera bannt. Er zeigt damit nicht nur wunderbare Schauplätze, sondern fängt auch deren Emotion auf seinen Bildern ein. Bis Ende März sind einige seiner Arbeiten noch im „Krautwells“ zu sehen." bis 31. März, Krautwells Magdeburg Link: http://magdeburg.bewegungsmelder.de/article/dave-derbis-landschaftsfotografien]]> This article was first published on capturingthelandscape.com.   Editor’s Note:  If you ask any passionat [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/behind-the-photo-skogafoss-Iceland/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/behind-the-photo-skogafoss-Iceland/&ref=feed/ This article was first published on capturingthelandscape.com.   Editor’s Note:  If you ask any passionate landscape photographer what their dream location is, I’m fairly certain the majority of them would probably say Iceland.  For those who might be wondering why, then let this incredible photograph be your answer – I for one, cannot take my eyes off it! Stephen Dickey   In September 2008 I was on a one week trip through Iceland with four guys from an independent ‘brand communications’ company from the UK, plus three Icelandic guides. The goal was to shoot a one minute commercial for Canon Europe, and take some stunning landscape photos along the way. After flying from Berlin to Keflavik, I took another flight with a small propeller-driven plane to go even further north, to Isafjordhur. There we met and started our tour of northern Iceland, during which we traveled across the country in two 4×4 cars. From the northern fjords we drove for days through the wild highlands on unpaved roads and through some rapid streams, south to the coastal lowlands. We spent the nights in open huts with sleeping bags, and in boarding houses. We visited the Godafoss waterfall, Landmannalaugar, Glacier Bay, awesome beaches near Vik, the Skogafoss waterfall, Geysir, Blue Lagoon and some other remote and impressive locations. Finally, we arrived back at Reykjavik where the whole crew enjoyed the last evening with some decent drinks.   When planning possible shooting locations for this trip, Skogafoss was a must-see location. I have seen this waterfall in lots of landscape photos by other photographers, long before my own trip to Iceland even began – I definetly wanted to see it for myself! The Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland with a width of 25m (82 ft) and a drop of 60m (200 ft). There are a few common and strong compositions which can be found when you research on the internet for information about this location, so I had some compositional starting points in my mind prior to the trip. Due to our schedule we did not have lots of time to spend at each location, waiting for optimal shooting conditions. I just hoped for good weather (at least no rain and grey skies!) and no crowds of people walking around.   We started this particular day photographing Jokulsarlon (Glacier Bay), followed by some kayaking through the icy water in the rain. The weather in Iceland can be quite dynamic in September – as we arrived on location it was raining hard, but 15 minutes later the sky cleared a little for just 10 minutes minutes, and was followed by more rain. Sometime around mid-morning we arrived at Skogafoss. Due to the rainy and cold weather conditions there were just two or three other people walking around. As I already had a composition in mind (a photography of Skogafoss with a single person in the frame), the absence of people was more than welcome. While scouting and shooting the location I asked the director Matthey Huntley to walk to the base of the waterfall, and get as close as possible, and act as model for the photo. To convey a feeling of the real height and impact of this waterfall, it was necessary to give the viewer a sense of scale. I experimented with some other compositions, with more people, without any people, other poses, other exposure times, e.t.c. In the end, for me, this one was the strongest image of the scene showing how small humans are compared to the forces of nature and hopefully giving the viewer a bit of a feeling what is like to experience a terrific scene like this face-to-face.   I created this image with a Canon 5D and a 24-105mm L IS lens at 105mm on a Manfrotto tripod, using a cable release. The image is a 1/45 second exposure at f/5.6 with ISO100. In post processing, I just increased contrast and adjusted the highlights in the water with curves. Finally some noise reduction and sharpening for the web and thats it.   Click here to see more of my landscape photographs from Iceland. See the Iceland landscape film here.]]> In this new gallery you see a personal selection of Daves best landscape photos of 2011.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/best-landscape-photos-of-2011/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/best-landscape-photos-of-2011/&ref=feed/ In this new gallery you see a personal selection of Daves best landscape photos of 2011.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/canons-landscape-assignment-vienna-2008/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/canons-landscape-assignment-vienna-2008/&ref=feed/ Another absolutely great article from Guy Tal.   "... So, no m [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/guy-tal-what-it-is-all-about/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/guy-tal-what-it-is-all-about/&ref=feed/ Another absolutely great article from Guy Tal.   "... So, no matter what “it” you look at, it’s all about… absolutely nothing. No matter who you are, what you do, where you live, what you love, what you are passionate about, what you photograph, or what you think “it” is all about – it’s not. Except, that is, to you and to those you touch, right here, right now. Take a few steps back and any “it” is not even a ripple in the great ocean of time and space.   If “it” is about anything at all, it’s about not wasting the gift of this blissful blip of an existence as a conscious, feeling being. “It” is about putting things in perspective, finding peace and fulfillment and, having found it, helping others find their own.   As you go about what you do, for joy or for work or for any other purpose, remind yourself some time that there is nothing more fleeting to a living being than time. It’s really all about using it wisely. ..."   Read the full article here. http://guytal.com/wordpress/2012/03/what-its-all-about/]]> Today Matthias Haltenhof published an interview with me about my photography (german only) on his blog. [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/interview-matthias-haltenhof-blog/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/interview-matthias-haltenhof-blog/&ref=feed/ Today Matthias Haltenhof published an interview with me about my photography (german only) on his blog. If you're interested you find the article here.   "Dave habe ich während meines Studiums kennen gelernt. Zusammen haben wir schon unzählige Fototouren unternommen. Es war interessant, diesmal einen Freund zu interviewen. Auf seiner Website gibt es weitere Arbeiten von ihm zu sehen..."   www.matthiashaltenhof.de/blog/?p=535]]> Dave's 2012 landscape calendar with some of his favourite shots of the last years is now available.   From Icelands Glaciers so [...]]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/landscape-calendar-2012/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/landscape-calendar-2012/&ref=feed/ Dave's 2012 landscape calendar with some of his favourite shots of the last years is now available.   From Icelands Glaciers south to the Austrian Alps, you experience a wide range of stunning landscapes.           Get the 2012 wall calendar here.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:25 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/panoramio-january-2012-competition-winner/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/article/panoramio-january-2012-competition-winner/&ref=feed/ Happy to placed 1st in Panoramios January 2012 competition, category landscape. :)   Link: www.panoramio.com/winners/?date=1-2012]]>

"Timeless Rocks" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome storm clouds on top of this mountain ridge near Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Ex [...]]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:25:55 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/timeless-rocks-dolomites/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/timeless-rocks-dolomites/&ref=feed/

"Timeless Rocks" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome storm clouds on top of this mountain ridge near Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Extreme winds and a long-exposure created the surreal look of this image. Photographed at nearly 3000m.]]>

"Thinking Rock" - Dolomites, Italy

Another beautiful hiking day with white clouds in the distance. Seen from Pa [...]]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:21:41 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/thinking-rock-dolomites/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/thinking-rock-dolomites/&ref=feed/

"Thinking Rock" - Dolomites, Italy

Another beautiful hiking day with white clouds in the distance. Seen from Passo Pordoi (2225m), Italy.]]>

"Passo Valles Sunset" - Dolomites, Italy

Nice sunset seen from Passo Valles, Dolomites Italy.]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:19:37 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-valles-sunset-dolomites/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-valles-sunset-dolomites/&ref=feed/

"Passo Valles Sunset" - Dolomites, Italy

Nice sunset seen from Passo Valles, Dolomites Italy.]]>

"Nuvolau" - Passo Giau

An apline hut at the top of Passo Giau (2225m), Dolomites Italy.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:19:15 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/nuvolau-passo-giau-hut/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/nuvolau-passo-giau-hut/&ref=feed/

"Nuvolau" - Passo Giau

An apline hut at the top of Passo Giau (2225m), Dolomites Italy.]]>

"Painted Hills" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome looking mountains near Tre Cime di Lavaredo. ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:12:45 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/painted-hills-lavaredo/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/painted-hills-lavaredo/&ref=feed/

"Painted Hills" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome looking mountains near Tre Cime di Lavaredo. ]]>

"Passo Giau" - Italy

A camper and some road bike racer on the top of Passo Giau (2225m), Italy.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:45:06 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-giau-camper/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-giau-camper/&ref=feed/

"Passo Giau" - Italy

A camper and some road bike racer on the top of Passo Giau (2225m), Italy.]]>

"Fading Glow" - Baltic Sea

The last colors of the day disappear amidst nice reflections in the [...]]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:59:39 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/prerow-sonnenuntergang-weststrand-wolken/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/prerow-sonnenuntergang-weststrand-wolken/&ref=feed/

"Fading Glow" - Baltic Sea

The last colors of the day disappear amidst nice reflections in the receeding waves at the Baltic Sea at Germanys coast.]]>

"Mystic Meadows" - San Martino di Castrozza

Wildflowers in front of a group of rugged mountai [...]]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:09:43 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/san-martino-mystic-meadows-dolomites/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/san-martino-mystic-meadows-dolomites/&ref=feed/

"Mystic Meadows" - San Martino di Castrozza

Wildflowers in front of a group of rugged mountains illuminated by nice sunset light in the Italian Dolomites near San Martino di Castrozza.]]>

"The Black" - Baltic Sea

Silhouettes of trees after sunset during the blue hour at a beach at the Balti [...]]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:13:43 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/the-black-tree-silhouettes/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/the-black-tree-silhouettes/&ref=feed/

"The Black" - Baltic Sea

Silhouettes of trees after sunset during the blue hour at a beach at the Baltic Sea, Germany.]]>

"Cadin di San Lucano" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome rugged peaks illuminated by storm light and clouds with [...]]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:35:18 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/cadin-di-san-lucano/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/cadin-di-san-lucano/&ref=feed/

"Cadin di San Lucano" - Dolomites, Italy

Awesome rugged peaks illuminated by storm light and clouds with an amazing surrounding mountain scenery at about 2800m near the Cadini di Misurina group.]]>

"Sunrise Silhouette" - Rosstrappe Harz

The silhouette of a tree at sunrise at the legendary Rosstrappe, Harz [...]]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:40:41 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/sunrise-silhouette-tree-rosstrappe-harz/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/sunrise-silhouette-tree-rosstrappe-harz/&ref=feed/

"Sunrise Silhouette" - Rosstrappe Harz

The silhouette of a tree at sunrise at the legendary Rosstrappe, Harz National Park.]]>

"Wildflowers and Storm" - Dolomites, Italy

A high alpine meadow with lots of wildflowers and some [...]]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:43:03 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/alpine-wildflowers-storm/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/alpine-wildflowers-storm/&ref=feed/

"Wildflowers and Storm" - Dolomites, Italy

A high alpine meadow with lots of wildflowers and some rugged peaks in the storm clouds in the background. There was lightning and thunder all around me. This was the last photo before it began to rain and I needed to descent from this alp at ~2200m.]]>

"Storm Light" - Passo Giau

Beautiful storm light and clouds on some rugged peaks in the Dolomites. See [...]]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:00:37 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-giau-storm-light/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/passo-giau-storm-light/&ref=feed/

"Storm Light" - Passo Giau

Beautiful storm light and clouds on some rugged peaks in the Dolomites. Seen from Passo Giau (2225m), Italy.]]>

"Crashing Skies" - Passo Rolle

Storm clouds crashing into the mountains at sunset. Seen from a tra [...]]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:49:12 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/crashing-skies-passo-rolle/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/crashing-skies-passo-rolle/&ref=feed/

"Crashing Skies" - Passo Rolle

Storm clouds crashing into the mountains at sunset. Seen from a trail (~2000m) near Passo Rolle, San Martino di Castrozza, Italy.]]>

"Enlightened Trees" - Weststrand, Prerow

Trees taking a light bath during the golden [...]]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:40:03 +0100 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/enlightened-trees-weststrand-prerow/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/enlightened-trees-weststrand-prerow/&ref=feed/

"Enlightened Trees" - Weststrand, Prerow

Trees taking a light bath during the golden hour at a beach at the Baltic Sea, Germany.]]>

"Mountain Storm Scape" - Dolomites, Italy

Furious storm conditions at the summit of this mounta [...]]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:31:01 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-storm/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-storm/&ref=feed/

"Mountain Storm Scape" - Dolomites, Italy

Furious storm conditions at the summit of this mountain ridge at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy. Extreme winds were blowing and I could barely stand still and take some photos before escaping from the storm up there at nearly 3000m. This image is stitched from 9 shots with the help of the magic blending wizard of oz, Matthias Haltenhof. The original image has about 60MP. :)]]>

"Antorno Gardens" - Dolomites, Italy

Wildflowers and a nice trail at Lago de Antorno near Tre Cime di Lav [...]]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:24:15 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/lago-de-antorno-gardens/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/lago-de-antorno-gardens/&ref=feed/

"Antorno Gardens" - Dolomites, Italy

Wildflowers and a nice trail at Lago de Antorno near Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy.]]>

"Cloud Machine" - Dolomites, Italy

Upcoming storm in the distance on this beautiful summer hiking day. See [...]]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:38:35 +0200 http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/dolomites-cloud-machine/&ref=feed/ http://www.dave-derbis.de/photo/dolomites-cloud-machine/&ref=feed/

"Cloud Machine" - Dolomites, Italy

Upcoming storm in the distance on this beautiful summer hiking day. Seen from Passo Pordoi (2225m), Italy.]]>