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I am a photographic artist who focuses on images of nature and wildlife. Born in South Africa, I was exposed to the natural world and African wildlife from an early age and have spent countless hours in the bush in pursuit of images of animals in their natural environment. My travels have taken me through a variety of game reserves and national parks throughout Africa.
I pride myself in taking pictures of wild animals in their natural environments. Animals are born free and need to remain that way


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- Fons - , 7.12.2008 at 18:26h

Season's Greetings by - Fons -
Season's Greetings
by - Fons -
7.12.08, 14:53
121 Comments



addicted 2 pixels , 25.01.2008 at 20:12h

stormy waves by addicted 2 pixels
stormy waves
by addicted 2 pixels
23.1.08, 5:02
12 Comments


thankyou my beautiful friend, how have you been?
i have been trying to contact all my old FC Buddies, but this place isnt kicking like it use to be
jaime :)



Fons van Swaal , 23.12.2007 at 18:29h




Brigitte und Reinhard , 9.06.2007 at 12:53h

Marie, you have got some interesting pictures.

Best wishes to you

Brigitte



Lixiang YU , 8.06.2007 at 11:23h

Hey Marie:

Nice to meet you here!

Actually, i want to say that you are just got a wonderful place where i dream for!

Great!

Ray Yu



Daniel Avasilichioaei, 6.06.2007 at 19:50h

Thank you for your comments.
Best regards...




Florin Gherghina, 5.06.2007 at 18:02h

hi Marie,

Thank you very much for your comments, it realy mean a lot to me and give me hope to continue with photos.

You have a great gallery, very beautiful.

All respect,
Florin



Fons , 5.06.2007 at 13:53h

Thanks Marie for comment and looking at:
***Set me free*** by - Fons -
***Set me free***
by - Fons -
4.6.07, 20:14
7 Comments

Much appreciated.........Fons



Radu Herjeu, 5.06.2007 at 12:16h

Thank you Marie for your words!
Regards



Fons van Swaal , 28.05.2007 at 15:16h

Thanks Marie for looking and comment at the :

Best regards...........Fons



Ingo Eggers, 17.05.2007 at 18:54h

Hi Marie, ek het heel toevallig op jou foto's in die FC afgekom. Puik!! Ek hoop om nog meer te sien. Hier in Duitsland is baie mooi motiewe, maar te dikwels is die weer sleg, of die lig te swak, of deinsig. Dan maak mens maar 'n ander plan. Groetnis, IngoE


Jacques Bartie , 30.04.2007 at 15:50h

Hi Marie
Thanks for comments on pictures, looks like a really nice site and hope to enjoy it. I usually post to outdoorphoto.co.za also great site for wildlife enthusiasts.
see you online
you have a great gallery!!



Swenja Böttcher, 30.04.2007 at 14:26h

Hello Marie,
many thanks for your comment on my photo. I just visited your profile. Your pics are very good - I like them very much. I would love to take such things as well - but, well, wild animals are not so nice to see in a zoo. Cheers - Swenja



Leonid Khodyrev, 30.04.2007 at 13:00h

Thanks very much for looking in
Best regards
L



Fons van Swaal , 30.04.2007 at 12:47h

Took the liberty to view your images , gosh they are perfect ...
Wish I could join you on a trip photographing South Africa's wild live "this will be my dream "
Thanks for sharing your beautiful port folio with us..;-))

Best regards,



Fons van Swaal , 30.04.2007 at 12:27h

DroneFly by - Fons -
DroneFly
by - Fons -
30.4.07, 11:20
9 Comments

Thank you Marie for passing by at my image , thanks also for the comment and welcome ...much appreciated..;-))
Best regards,



Alin Neamtu, 24.04.2007 at 20:28h

Thank you for your comments. Your so lucky to have such images, I would like to be in South Africa!

Alin



Altay Ugurlu, 16.04.2007 at 10:55h

Thank you for your comment,
I'm inspired from masters like you.
greetings from istanbul.



Mari-Angeles Sánchez , 26.02.2007 at 1:15h

I have visited your gallery and only I can take the hat from me before similar marvel. You have a few impressive photos, with a quality and an enviable taste. Thank you very much for approaching a bit more the wonderful land that is Africa.
I expect to be able to do some day photos as yours.
Saludoos.
fc-foto:8069630]



Romolo Migotti, 23.02.2007 at 19:08h

Thank you very much for your kind comments. Hello Romolo



Alison Leask, 23.02.2007 at 14:38h

thankyou for your comment, i love the sea when its wild, this was yesterday.
Alison



Mr. Saguari, 25.01.2007 at 11:07h

Hi Marie
Thanks for your comments.

Sagi :-)



Maria João Arcanjo, 25.01.2007 at 10:00h


Thank you Marie. I am glad you liked it....I think if I had a better light .... well it was almost night and ...if the photo attracted your eye as it is.... I am really glad.
Beijinhos marie and a great day to you.
MJ



Jamie Hollett, 8.01.2007 at 12:55h



Many thanks for your comments.
Yes i used a Canon 17-85mm EF-s lens.
Thanks Jamie



Alexandra Baltog, 27.11.2006 at 14:20h

thank you...
Alex.



Jacqueline Chay, 23.11.2006 at 4:57h

Thanks for commenting
Best regards Jackie



Wen P, 14.11.2006 at 9:56h

Thanks for the comment. ; )


Michael Henderson, 13.11.2006 at 16:46h

Thanks for your comment on my foto. It is always a pleasure to hear from you.
Laurel River by Michael Henderson
Laurel River
by Michael Henderson
13.11.06, 15:58
4 Comments


Regards
Mike



Jaime Crystal Maksoud, 5.11.2006 at 10:45h


thankyou so much marie :)
always appreciate your comments.
you have some beautiful and very impressive images
J



Wen P, 4.11.2006 at 7:28h

Thank you for taking the time to share your comment.


Wen P, 4.11.2006 at 7:22h

Thank you for taking the time to share your comment.


Josep A. Collado, 18.10.2006 at 0:50h

Hi Marie,
Thank you for voting my pic for the Gallery. You are very kind.
Greetings,
Josep
United Colours by Josep A. Collado
United Colours galeriestern.png
by Josep A. Collado
4.10.06, 0:24
69 Comments



Frank Cecconi, 12.10.2006 at 12:48h

Thank you!
Wired by Frank Cecconi
Wired
by Frank Cecconi
5.10.06, 14:53
11 Comments

Cheers
Frank C



Dennis Maloney, 11.10.2006 at 18:32h

Thank you so much for visiting my pictures and taking the time to comment on the orchid...best wishes, den


Beatrix Neuhaus, 11.10.2006 at 17:16h

:: sunset clouds :: by Beatrix Neuhaus
:: sunset clouds ::not being discussed
by Beatrix Neuhaus
11.10.06, 15:12
3 Comments


Marie Strydom, today at 16:14h
The horizon looks bent to me too. This is still an awsome photo. Brillaint colour capture and use natural lighting. Best wishes. Marie

Beatrix Neuhaus, today at 17:15h
You are right, it does look bent and I noticed that as well but I did nothing to make it look so. I looked at the original which I just had to staighten as often with my pictures because they drop quite often to one side:)
That is all I did - level it. You think it is the lense?
Could also be an otpical illusion as the horizon is not one line - they are a bunch of islands, some higher some lower, that might lead to it. Will try to upload the original and lighten the picture so you can see it.
Thanks for all the comments and the time you take to truly look!!!!

Apppreciate it a ton!
Beatrix

I am adding a day light picture of the same scenery - it's an optical illusion




Michael Henderson, 2.10.2006 at 17:16h

Thank you for your comment on my foto. I'm new and learning slowly so it's great to hear postive feedback at times. Thanks again.
Paint Creek by Michael Henderson
Paint Creek
by Michael Henderson
2.10.06, 14:24
16 Comments



Atle Garmann, 28.09.2006 at 12:26h

Hallo Marie, thank you for your comment. I am happy and honored that a great wildlife photograph like you, took notice of my photo. Greetings Atle.
THE SHY LOTUS by Atle Garmann
THE SHY LOTUSnot being discussed
by Atle Garmann
28.9.06, 0:09
5 Comments




Sascha Harazim, 28.09.2006 at 8:57h

hi marie,
thanks for comment




Jacqueline Chay, 26.09.2006 at 6:06h

Hi Marie, Thanks for commenting
Regards J



Susie Q, 25.09.2006 at 12:18h

Thanks so much for taking the time to view and comment on my post; it's much appreciated.
Susie :o)




Daniela Atzl, 20.09.2006 at 12:08h

Hi Marie!
Many thanks for your comment to my pic! It's great to be here, surrounded by lots of great photographers!
I love your pictures - they all are very intensive and sharp!
Wish you a great day down in South Africa, looking forward to see some more elephants and hippo yawns! :)
Greets from Austria,
Dani



Yelena Giamber, 12.09.2006 at 15:32h

Hello Marie,
many thanks for your comment of this picture

I see, you have a really great collection of photographies in your profile! Keep on the good work!!
Greetings ,
Yelena



Maria Van Der Vogel, 9.09.2006 at 15:45h

Hello Marie,
thank you very much for your critique on my photo "Monnickendam".
I really appreciate it.
Thanks!!!
Maria



Anna Attlid, 8.09.2006 at 11:58h

Thank you very much for your comment on my photo Far away. I appreciate it!

Anna Attlid :)



Boran Izkut, 7.09.2006 at 21:33h

Dear Marie,
Thank You your comment and wishes.
Bst Rgd`s
boran.



Emma Håkansson, 7.09.2006 at 14:15h

Thank you for the nice comment! :)


Salvo Zannelli, 7.09.2006 at 11:55h

Hi Marie
thank you very much for your comment,it was very appreciated :o)

regards Salvo



Emil Maga, 7.09.2006 at 8:21h

You are a very lucky photographer to be in a place like that. Lovely series of wild-life, congrat for all your work
Best regards,
Emi



Dianna Tilley, 5.09.2006 at 0:38h

Thank you for the great remarks about my photo..
I appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know what you think.



Jacqueline Chay, 4.09.2006 at 4:48h

Thanks Marie Best Regards
Jackie



Pascal Viyer, 30.08.2006 at 11:09h

It's a great honnor you're interested at my photos.
MERCI beaucoup, Marie.
Amitiés
PV



Clare Smith, 23.08.2006 at 13:05h

Thank youso much for your comment Marie. Regards from New Zealand Clare


HG Dienstag, 23.08.2006 at 12:10h


Thanks for your visits

HG Dienstag



Dark Sides, 22.08.2006 at 17:07h

many greetings coming up for africa...directly to you.
wanna thank you for comment my pic with clouds and a sun whos gonna go go to bed.
have a nice time in this wonderful land and hope to rfead you next time...
cool lense.
bye from berlin. viola



N AND T Piechulla, 17.08.2006 at 20:43h

fantastic pics
it`s great to see them

best regards
n and t



K.L. Short, 13.08.2006 at 15:25h

thank you for you comment. and injoyed your foto's too keep on shoting


Jacqueline Chay, 12.08.2006 at 2:44h

Hi Marie, Thanks for commenting on my pic, appreciated Jackie


Lawson McCulloch, 11.08.2006 at 17:09h

Thanks Marie for your kind words, much appreciated. regards Lawson.


Patrick Parenteau, 9.08.2006 at 21:07h


Hey Marie,
Many thanks for dropping by and leaving comments. I've been getting lost in the beauty of your images. I think we should just put them all in the gallery. Cheers from Canada. Patrick



Lawson McCulloch, 8.08.2006 at 20:53h

Hello Marie,
Im glad that you liked the shot of the beach. It is a very beatifull place.
Best wishes from Lawson.



Chantal van vliet, 8.08.2006 at 19:31h

Thanks for your comment, marie!
Gr. Chantal



Jaime Crystal Maksoud, 7.08.2006 at 2:47h



thankyou so much Marie your comments are always honest and beautiful
such as your work
J <3



Eddie Maguire, 6.08.2006 at 16:27h

Thanks for looking in and commenting Marie.



Slainte
Maguire



Dennis Veldman, 5.08.2006 at 19:59h

Thank you for your compliment Marie.. and also thank you for sharing your beautiful wildlife photographs with all of us.
Have a great weekend,

Dee



Camelia Rus, 5.08.2006 at 14:59h

Hello Marie! Nice to meet you. I'll take a look at your gallery and let you know my impression.
Camelia



Kay Wölfle, 5.08.2006 at 12:24h

Hi Marie, thanks for Your kind comment on my pic "eyecatcher in the rye II". Took a look at Your stunning portfolio. I wish, I could see this wilderness on my own some day.
Greetings Kay



Anna Attlid, 4.08.2006 at 15:10h

Thanks for your comment on my work. Greetings

Closing time by Anna Attlid
Closing time
by Anna Attlid
4.8.06, 10:25
16 Comments

Anna Attlid



Jamie Hollett, 1.08.2006 at 17:07h

Thanks so much for your comments
Jamie



Emmeli Olsson, 1.08.2006 at 9:44h

Thanks for the comments..
I think you have right about the picture..
It´s not soo perfect that i hope

Best wishes Emmeli



Jacqueline Chay, 31.07.2006 at 23:03h

Hi Marie, Thank you for all your lovely comments on my pics
Regards Jackie



Jacky Kobelt, 29.07.2006 at 22:35h

Hello Marie

I've really enjoyed a tour through your fantastic pictures - it makes me a little bit homesick - as I lived some 35 years ago in ZA and it was a very nice time….

Greetings from Switzerland

Jacky
Raureif by Jacky Kobelt
Raureif galeriestern.png
by Jacky Kobelt
27.1.06, 20:42
228 Comments




Dennis Veldman, 28.07.2006 at 17:19h

Thank you Marie :)
I hope that you are doing well..
It's a heatwave here..today its rather cool.. pfew.. it was too hot..

Greets
Dennis



Mark Johnston, 26.07.2006 at 18:19h

Thanks for your comment Marie.
Mark



My Blick, 26.07.2006 at 12:14h

Hi Marie,
Thanks for your true comment and suggestion:-)
By the way the comment posted by you is the very first one for my first picture!
Thanks once again
regards
Vishakha:-)



Patrick Parenteau, 25.07.2006 at 17:00h

Hey Marie. All of your images are superb and worthy of recognition. I'm trying to find stock houses for you that specialize in wildlife photography. Thanks for the comment on this shot. It was a happy day for all. Cheers, Patrick


Anca Tomescu, 25.07.2006 at 13:45h

Thanks Marie,
Regards,
Anca



Benita P, 25.07.2006 at 10:58h

Thank you Marie for taking time to comment my picture!
Old and wise billy goat by Benita P
Old and wise billy goat
by Benita P
25.7.06, 9:43
4 Comments

Best regards!



Selim A., 22.07.2006 at 16:26h

i liked your all photos that are so fantastic.
Best regards...



Véronique Soulier, 21.07.2006 at 19:24h

thanks for all the comments you put on my pic, I appreciate... see you, dear buddy Véronique


Robert L. Roux, 21.07.2006 at 16:02h

a weekend smile from the north
to a friend in the south ;))
robert



Lovisa Lagerquist, 21.07.2006 at 13:13h

Thank you for taking time and comment my photo "Gimme Five". I'm sorry to say that it wasn't suposed to be grainy, and no I haven't used any effect.

Best regards //Lovisa



bernd böhm, 19.07.2006 at 18:26h

Thank you Marie,
for your comment as well as for drawing my attention to your still small but excellent portfolio. I´ll be watching your uploads ;-)
kind regards to SA, bernd



Peter Harman, 19.07.2006 at 14:10h

Thanks for comment on my photo.Take it easy.Pete


Massimo Carolla, 17.07.2006 at 19:16h

profile by Massimo Carolla
profile
by Massimo Carolla
24.6.06, 14:03
80 Comments
thanks for your appreciament, ciao Massimo



Dianna Tilley, 17.07.2006 at 15:45h

Thank you for looking and commenting on my photo.
I am very proud when you like something I have shot.



Sara Hemligt, 17.07.2006 at 13:28h

Hello Marie!

Thanks for the comment you give me about my photo. I hope you feel OK! :)

Best whishes, Sara

ps: sorry about my english.. :(



Dianna Tilley, 16.07.2006 at 20:32h

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my photo's.



Fredrick Adam, 16.07.2006 at 20:18h

Dear Marie, after viewing your beautiful big cat photos, I'm honored by your kind remarks on my "Mischief". I took that 35mm photo with an old Canon FTb and 55mm f1.2 lens. Love your work!


Eigil Cramer, 16.07.2006 at 18:43h

hi marie,
thank you for your comment. you are right, i will work better with the focus next time. i had a look on your pictures - they are great - i love them.
regards eigil



John Moore, 16.07.2006 at 7:29h

Hallo Marie, ons heet u welkom hier op FC.
Ek hoop dat jy dit geniet.
n Blom van my vaderland, Grahamstad Kaap Provincie, Suid Africa.

Groete van Udorn Thani Thailand.

Outback John.



Sandra Lambert, 16.07.2006 at 1:20h

Really nice pictures you make ! I love them !


Jacqueline Chay, 13.07.2006 at 8:47h

Hi Marie, Thank you for your vote and nice comment on my pic - it did not make it as i expected, but your vote was appreciated
Regards Jackie



Jaime Crystal Maksoud, 13.07.2006 at 7:56h



thankyou so much for your honest comment to my latest work, i know about the foregrouns being quite dark, and next time i will do what you have said, i love any sort of tips and advice like anybody.
thankyou again and hope to keep an eye on your work, i now have about 1000 buddies ! :)
a bit insane i know ;)

take care hope to chat sometime

jaime :)



Jens Buddrich, 12.07.2006 at 14:56h

Thank you very much

Marie



Junian Alamsyah, 12.07.2006 at 7:09h

hello Marie Strydom,
nice to know you and your photos.

they are all awesome.
i like the 'wild life'...



P.e.ter Gau, 12.07.2006 at 2:02h

I admire your photos, big time.
Thanks for your comment to one of mine.
Peter



Claude Coeudevez, 11.07.2006 at 22:38h


thank you for the support at the time of the voting for Burning stone,
I appreciate
Regards
Claude



Diana Jacobson, 11.07.2006 at 20:21h

Thank you for your kind comment. You're images are wonderful, I look forward to seeing more.


Anastasya Ivanova, 11.07.2006 at 19:09h

Hi welcome to FC and thank you for your nice comment! :)
Greeting from Russia
Anastasia



Stu Good, 11.07.2006 at 14:45h

Hi Marie,
thanks for visiting my photos
My Boy ! by Stu Good
My Boy !
by Stu Good
10.7.06, 15:32
12 Comments


You're right I needed more light in Wills' eye, I used ps to lighten it and it's still a little dark. This one is going on my wall anyway :-)

Love your wildlife shots, especially 'Lion King' and I look forward to seeing more.
Regards, Stu.



Sachin Pangaonkar, 10.07.2006 at 10:56h

Hi Marie ,
Thank you for your true comment .. I shall take it into account the next time i upload a shot . I also liked your write up about Africa ..

Cheers
Sachin



Veronika Ahlin, 9.07.2006 at 20:40h

Thanks for the comment om my photo!!


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Robert L. Roux, 8.07.2006 at 22:12h

hi marie
thanks !
and welcome to the photo-community -
south africa's a long way from the canadian north
but the world is a very small place - robert ... ;-))



Ali Erbas, 8.07.2006 at 19:08h

Hi Marie,

Thanks for your comments.

You are in South Africa? It sounds fantastic. I spent about 5 years in north and central Africa. A different world I can’t get out of my mind.

As I understand from your nice photos we will see amazing and inspiring moments from South Africa…

Greetings from Singapore.
Ali






Lawson McCulloch, 8.07.2006 at 17:33h

Marie, Thank you very much for your kind comments.
regards,
Lawson.



Jamie Hollett, 8.07.2006 at 16:29h

Thanks Marie & welcome.
I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful images.
Jamie



Jan Van Der Hooft, 8.07.2006 at 10:01h

Thanks Marie,
Hope to see more wonderful nature pics
Regards Jan



Wen P, 8.07.2006 at 0:52h

Hey Marie,
Welcome to FC. Glad to see you here.



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