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<br /> You rebel against “standard” shots; instead, you are driven by the intensity of human emotions at their most raw. Where words fall short, your work conveys what it was like to be truly immersed in the emotions of your clients.<br /> <br /> As 'The Artist', you operate on the fundamental mantra that better art means more success. Your biggest challenge has always been promoting your work to a broader audience. Those who know you recognize your talent, but you struggle to reach beyond this to book new clients. <br /> <br /> It’s crucial for the ongoing success of your art that your business is able to flourish as well. This doesn’t mean becoming a hard-headed business person—find ways of promoting your work, that are in sync with your creative process. <div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Without any knowledge of the content of the film I just watched <a href="https://youtu.be/-ldu3SqE4II" target="_blank">Spirits in the Forest</a> in Breda, my hometown, together with our youngest son Pim (17). The mix of die hard fan interviews and sneak peaks of their lives combined with the live footage of the last Global Spirit concert, Berlin 2018, make this film an interesting one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Depeche Mode (DM) was one of the many 80's bands I listened to when in secondary (high) school. <i>I just can't get enough</i> is still a great song, performed live even better, less clean and more raw. Later in life, when studying fine art photography, I listened to <i>101 Live</i> when working all those hours in the dark room. That cassette tape is completely worn, o man, I love that album still.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DM is a band that keeps surprising you. Where other bands are '<i>old men get of the stage</i>' like (right, Morrissey ;) DM's music is timeless. Listening to the music, seeing Dave and Martin perform on stage ... fascinating. O yes, they have aged, but haven't we all?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>It's great to see Dave having so much fun, and although the fans' stories, as well as their own - tho not really mentioned in this movie - are sometimes bigger than life, they are still here, alive and kicking.</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our son loves 80's music "real music, mum" and happily tagged along. Next to us we spot another Breda photographer with his daughter. Hmm, are we all setting an example with our teenage kids ;) I recommend to take your teenager with you, they will thank you later. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It made ours think of how he relates to his favourite musicians and bands. How he got to know their music, as this is something Anton (Corbijn) points out in the fans' stories; how they 'met' DM and braided their music into their lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DMK was sweet, and the Mongolian girl is to die for. I was intrigued by the French lady's story, that she only could remember DM music after a coma and complete loss of memory. Because of my current NLP practitioner training I am wondering about her body and senses, did her cells really not remember?!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Funniest part was the interview of the Romanian fan, talking about his adventure in the local mountains, taking his brother and a friend dressed up as king, to shoot <i>Enjoy the Silence</i> like photos. My friend Mariska and I re-discovered this timeless song in 2003, at Anton's big solo exhitibion where the video was playing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I also love the Berlin connection of DM, seeing the movie made me realise that at the time I wasn't really aware of the importance of The Wall being torn. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">U2 went to Berlin early 90's - Achtung Baby and Zooropa if I am correct - and so did DM. It really is their favourite Europe town. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I did not see Berlin with my own eyes until a few years ago, was a late Prague visitor as well. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I now know the stories of friends who went there right after the fall of communism, when everything still had that pure, weird communist feeling. I am not jealous though, it just wasn't my time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">THANK YOU ANTON</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Without internet we just didn't know (that) much I reckon. I was studing graphic design and photography, and in 1996 I started my own photography business. Like many artists I was always doubting my qualities, when I watched a documentary on famous Dutch photographer Paul Huf. The documentary had Anton Corbijn and another photographer create a typical portrait of Huf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Anton made Mr. Huf stand in front of a KLM aeroplane at Schiphol Amsterdam airport, taking his portrait shoulders up from a deep low, knee down position, wide angle and kinda eerie with the nose of the plane hanging over Mr. Huf as a big, dark shape. My kind of portrait! Since that moment I never doubt my quality as professional photographer again, knowing I am as great as he is, creating beautiful compositions and fab <a href="http://www.melanierijkers.com/" target="_blank">'Eyespiration'</a> portraits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I saw <a href="https://flickr.com/photos/melaniephotoart/119003934/in/album-72157594157392883/" target="_blank">Anton moving around</a> with his camera on stage at the <a href="https://flickr.com/photos/melaniephotoart/albums/72157594157392883/with/119006270/" target="_blank">2006 Rotterdam concert</a>. Front row, the best live experience ever. Nothing beats seeing DM live. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Spirits in the Forest footage of the band playing are wonderful 'live photos', moving stills with great composition. I like these reflection kind of photos/footage, like the one below. Contemplation.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thanks DM, Anton, and you, for reading this story. The film made me think of my personal life end of the '80s, early '90s and made me realise I am always looking to the future, whatever happens.</span><br />
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Eyespiration - Melanie Rijkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857114369740770765noreply@blogger.com0Chasséveld 15, 4811 DH Breda, Nederland51.589735 4.785046999999963226.067700499999997 -36.523547000000036 77.1117695 46.093640999999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851811150248339656.post-19412887329119393782019-11-19T02:09:00.000-08:002019-11-19T03:09:51.484-08:00GCCA Winner<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So wonderful to see my photo on display at the exhibition of the GCCA annual 'Concrete in Life' conference on concrete in Singapore last month. Too funny the man is looking at my photo of Grand Hotel Neum :)<br />
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Winning photo shows one section of the pedestrian bridge located near AI Aweer Vegetable and Fruit Market in Dubai. The concrete bridge traverses the busy Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed road and is used by Asian expats mostly working as portrers in the vegetable and fruit market.<br />
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Imitating life's cycle, these workers cross this bridge everyday in the morning and back in the evening after back-breaking work. It was designed for ease of access enabling bicycles to easily cross the bridge.<br />
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/the.gcca" target="_blank">GCCA instagram</a>, 2019.Eyespiration - Melanie Rijkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857114369740770765noreply@blogger.com0Singapore1.352083 103.819836000000010.8441055 103.174389 1.8600605 104.46528300000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851811150248339656.post-32181313521294305332019-10-04T03:39:00.000-07:002019-10-04T03:43:04.667-07:00Shortlist GCCA Concrete in Life Competition<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When we booked our trip to Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina last summer we did not know much about the countries. Our students in photography said "you should go there, it is so beautiful" over and over again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Croatia and Bosnia did surprise us in many ways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">From the busy cities to the fabulous national parks, OMG all over. One of the best moments was when we arrived in Grand Hotel Neum in Bosnia. We were told there was a tunnel to the sea side, as we wanted to take a walk like we do every evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We walked 10 floors down, and back up again as well, we missed the lifts that first time. L</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ights that automaticly switch on when you descent from floor to floor, silence, moist air, passing an occasional puddle of water and some white outdoor chairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We finally made it, wondering if it was really okay to go there, not seeing any other people at that time. After two turns and by accessing a big, steel door we entered the tunnel. Apperently the hotel once was a hospital, built on a hill side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The way down, this deep tunnel to the beach felt like a movie adventure. Exploration and discovery, safe but yet exciting. Admiration because of the old structure of the tunnel, still safe and in one piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Admiring the builders, for creating such a wonderful walkway even though its original use most likely wasn't as jolly. Respect to all who design, create and inspire to make the world a better place.</span><br />
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<b>World Wide Photo Walk 2016. </b><br />
5 October 2019 photo walk leader Melanie E. Rijkers will lead another <a href="https://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/puur-zien-in-breda-city/?" target="_blank">WWPW (World Wide Photo Walk)</a> in Breda, the Netherlands. Melanie lead walks in San Francisco, Hawaii, London, Paris and Amsterdam.<br />
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This wonderful photo series was made in 2016, Belcrum area Breda. This year the walk will be in the center and near the singel. Depending on the participent pace we'll end in the south part of Breda. Optional is the <a href="https://www.artstudio23.com/workshop-natuurfotografie/" target="_blank">autumn photo walk</a> in Mastbos in the afternoon, lead by Hans van Nunen of <a href="https://www.artstudio23.com/fotografie-workshops/" target="_blank">Artstudio23</a>.<br />
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Sign up for the WWPW 10:00-12:00 via <a href="https://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/puur-zien-in-breda-city/?" target="_blank">WorldWidePhotoWalk.com</a>, sign up for Autumn and Nature photograhy workshop 13:30-16:30 (1:30-4:30 pm) via <a href="https://www.artstudio23.com/fotografie-workshops/" target="_blank">Artstudio23.com</a>. WWPW is free, Autumn photo walk €29 p.p.<br />
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You can also book your own walk, at any location! Starting price €250, party of 1 to 15 (per photographer).<br />
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Eyespiration - Melanie Rijkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857114369740770765noreply@blogger.com0Stationsplein, 4811 AL Breda, Nederland51.5946456 4.779594599999995851.5934126 4.7770730999999955 51.5958786 4.7821160999999961tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851811150248339656.post-87983614366318640642019-08-22T02:35:00.000-07:002019-08-22T02:35:04.696-07:00The Bereavement Cruise<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OomLIgnjuAU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Amazing video! Son <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mees_van_nunen" target="_blank">Mace</a> made this fab trailer of <a href="https://melanierijkers.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-bereavement-cruise-2020.html">The Bereavement Cruise</a> 2019. Check it out! Join us in April 2020 for another fab cruise. Request a quote <a href="https://www.journeysofhopehealingandhealth.com/melanierijkers">HERE</a>. The Bereavement Cruise a special trip that brings together grievers and grief professionals for a week of healing and community on board a five-star cruise. Eyespiration - Melanie Rijkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05857114369740770765noreply@blogger.com0Bahama's25.03428 -77.3962799999999917.6288095 -87.723428499999983 32.4397505 -67.0691315tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851811150248339656.post-40909103485406052882019-08-19T02:28:00.000-07:002019-08-26T06:16:35.631-07:00Photo Cruise <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>As I am a huge fan of cruising I would like to invite you to join me on an Eyespiraton Photo Cruise. </b></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Get inspired by all that's around you. Feel and absorb the energy of all things, See details you'd normally miss. No more anxiety or stress. Even on the busiest ship or in the busiest city, Eyespiration can be found.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eyespiration is the cure to stop you feeling lost. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am able to travel to any part of the world to teach you to See with Fresh, Pure Eyes: </span><a href="http://www.melanierijkers.com/" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Eyespiration</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I can teach you to find your calm using your smartphone or camera. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you do not want to take photos, feel free to take what I call 'mind pictures'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Being a Life Coach, Photographer and Visual Consultant I will guide you trough the process of Eyespiration. Eyespiration - being inspired by what you See - is found anywhere in the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By choosing a cruise you'll combine business with pleasure, a vacation with daily consultancy and coaching workshops. Write off your vacation by hiring photographer and life coach <a href="http://www.melanierijkers.com/" target="_blank">Melanie E. Rijkers</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wouldn't it be cool if you are able to find innerpeace by'just looking' at life with Pure, Fresh Eyes? I will teach you how to focus on the present moment, and feel more connected to life than ever before. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's not mediation, though the outcome will be a very peaceful state of mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We will ground, connect with the place and the people around us. You will not feel alone again, no more anxiety, just Seeing and experiencing Pure (Self) Love. Join me on this Journey of Hope, Healing & Health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you feel lost and are grieving the loss of a loved one, plz join our seminar at sea: <a href="https://www.journeysofhopehealingandhealth.c/" target="_blank">the Bereavement Cruise</a> 19-26 April 2020. I will be presenter and will lead <a href="https://www.melanierijkers.com/bereavement-cruise/" target="_blank">Eyespiration Photo Walks onboard</a> and a beachwalk in Cococay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I also often attend a <a href="https://www.melanierijkers.com/cruise-into-spirit/" target="_blank">spiritual cruise</a>, and will happily lead you through that process of joining one. My first ever cruise was an <a href="https://www.melanierijkers.com/alaska-cruise/" target="_blank">Alaskan cruise</a> and I still long to go back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mindfulness is everywhere, but in Alaska... you cannot miss feeling the connection. I hope to be onboard the <a href="https://www.beyondwordscruise.com/" target="_blank">Beyond Words Cruise to Alaska</a> June 2020.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you'd like to join me, please shoot me an <a href="mailto:info@melanierijkers.com" target="_blank">e-mail</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mind, Body, Spirit Coaching: Eyespiration workshop are 1 to 3 hours per day. We will watch the sunrise and sunset, and take a mindful photography walk, even in a busy spot I'll teach you how to connect to the moment and experience stillness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join me at any cruise. Or <a href="https://melanierijkers.blogspot.com/2015/04/bali-retreat-october-2015-let-nature.html" target="_blank">retreat</a>. Based in Amsterdam area I can also guide your trip to Ibiza, Mediterranean Sea, Greece, Italy or Bruges, Belgium. London and <a href="https://melanierijkers.blogspot.com/2015/04/ikzieikzie-paris-france-miksang-workshop.html" target="_blank">Paris</a> are my backyard, here I lead heaps of Eyespiration photo walks.</span></div>
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