About calanan

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Calanan: The squashed in French man...the hairy boy with the hand feet.

My portfolio is online at http://www.calanan.com/

And I've got a daily photoblog running at http://calanan.blogspot.com/ - you can subscribe to its RSS feed here

I have an ongoing project of taking photos while driving, inspired by NYC photographer/cabbie, David Bradford. Here are some of my favorite photos from my Drive-By Shootings series:

[Salt Lake City, UT]

[Salt Lake City, UT]

[Salt Lake City, UT]

[Buffalo, NY]

[Buffalo, NY]

[Buffalo, NY]

[Buffalo, NY]

There are so many talented photographers on Flickr who inspire me...taking a stroll through my favorites will both introduce you to some of them and give you an insight into what my eye finds interesting.

Finally, here's my Scout Thingy:

I'm Male and Taken.

Calanan Photography

calanan's contacts (516)

calanan's public groups

Salt Lake City Buffalo NewWest.Net -- Voice of the Rocky Mountains From the Hip Utata !Drive By Shooting SLC Public Library Unofficial Photography "Reservoir Dogs" Tokina AT-X 124 (12-24 f/4) The Great Salt Lake Trampled by Turtles Utah Photo Safari Buffalo Hike Club Drinking Liberally, Salt Lake City Bruce Trail Olympus Camedia C-2100 UZ (Limit 3/day) Kayak Feet (Limit 3/day) Utah Residents Strobist.com Photography for Real Estate Schmapped Gogol Bordello DeVotchKa TakersOfJongs Flickrmeets Uncensored Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Snow Canyon, Utah Optimus Prime Wide Angle Uber Master Group - Invite Only! GIANT T--REX	WaNkStA SeAl Of ApPrOvAl THIS PHOTO ROCKS! DELICIOUS POT ROAST GROUP 6 Million People (1 person/portrait, each person in 1 photo) The groupies Boinkies My grandmother thinks I have a future in photography. We Demand Donuts: April 16 was the 1st Day of the Donut! Steaming Pile of Crap Photography Ogden, Utah Mondo Utah LSHSclassof1988 Flaming Butterflies Macro San Rafael Swell Intrepid! Sugar House, Salt Lake City lolbaracks Hiker's Serious Face Self-Portrait Group Like a Tiger Photowalking Utah Teh Foundlings Heber City Utah Serious Spotlight Seven NewWest.Net/Snowblog Snowtography Contest Utah's Capital Building The Works of Moshe Safdie AT's Team Photoshop Saturated Streets Natural-Balding-Man-Club

A bit more about calanan...

Hometown:	Niagara Falls, NY
Occupation:	Photographer

Testimonials

.K says:
"Mike is a pretty brilliant photographer. I have to stop myself from going through his entire stream and faving every single shot. I don't want to look like a freak, y'know?

Someday, I'll be half as good as him and rock the western world.

oh and by the way -- *POKE*"

'o wau no says:
"Calanan is hott.

That's really all I have to say."

keksofant says:
"I don't think anyone calls him Cal."

o! patric says:
"he looks cold in his icon i hope he gets to a warmer climate"

carwax (if you see Kay) says:
"Cally is considered a rare, hidden gem in Flickrville...he possesses a exotic combination of talent, skill and knowledge.
I am consistently amazed at his work and only wish someday I will be as talented as him."

i a n K says:
"If a picture makes you ask questions, it's a good picture to me. This is what I love about mike's pictures. Every shot is a story. Amazing photographer with a diverse style and always has an appropriate title for each photo."

xooorx says:
"Calanan. Calanan. Does whatever a calan can."

smoothdude says:
"Calhoon's man walking on Carlton ave might be one of my favorite photos on flickr. Calnoon also takes some great stuff from his car, very impressive. Oh and he's friendly and helps me with technical questions and I help him with legal advice (which he seems to have a lot of questions about all the time).

Public urination charges are easy to get out of the first 3 times.. after that...well."

Nathamlin says:
"If Man Ray were alive today, he'd be taking lessons from Calanan.

Calanan's photos are quite orgasmic as well.

HAWT"

Dshalock the Libertarian Emperor says:
"When I first encountered Calanan on Dagobah, I kind of thought I Yoda had slipped me a micky and I had hallucinated the entire incident. But since Jakerome has seen him in real life he must be real. Calanan makes me want to be a better photographer."

jkhendricks says:
"Calanan's sense of humor translates to his photography.....a keen eye for the frailness of everyday life is not easy to translate, but he does it with the greatest of ease.........JKH"

♥ shhexycorin ♥ says:
"A-ha! Now I know why Calanan added me as a contact, so I could write him a testimonial.

I do love a man with brains.

I worship Calanan."

Pin Shy Avenue says:
"He takes great photos (no, really), has cool iconatars, lives in a place named after an endangered herbivore, and owns a D50. That'll do for me."

slowburn♪ says:
"amazing pictures but one wonders how smart a person really is that goes to SLC by choice."

☻M€rcỲ☺ says:
"Mike's street photography has a starkness to it that really reminds me of how human we all really are. Beautifully clean with a lot of soul."

Stevie-B says:
"Over the past (TIME PERIOD) I have come to regard (USERNAME) not so much as a friend, but more as someone I've never met. He/she* (Delete as applicable) is a true and trusted e-cquaintance."

sweet distin says:
"I love Mike.
And his photos aren't bad either.

In fact if there was an automatic fave button I'd have mine jammed on for every single one.
His colours are to die for and I've only just discovered his drive by set which has no right to be so damned good.
His pictures are both personal (see the beautiful Manray) and engaging and you can't help but feel happier for visiting.
You rock Mike!!!"

birdcage says:
"Mike is the king of the drive-by and ride-by shot, and he sure knows how to get the most of out of some great vintage gear. Always a joy to see what he's come up with next."

easyrusset says:
"Every image tells a story. Mike captures moments in time perfectly. Beautiful framing, excellent timing, rich vibrant colours.
Very talented and an absolute joy to view."

Phazeman says:
"What is Photography for us, the regular people, living our simple (or complicated) lives on earth ? It's simple.. it's our way to express ourselves.. to show the world what do we think/feel about anythig in the world... some do it better, some worse, some do it the most expressive way, some just take home snapshots... I've seen one of Calanan's photos on the "Most interestingness on last 7 days" page and completely felt in love with his way to show us what does he see through the viewfinder. It's just shown in a simple, understandable and beutifull way. Thanks you very much for sharing this !"

Cynthia's Stepmom says:
"Hi time someone said something complimentary about you and the photographs you have published.
There is no way I can thank you enough for the works from the Adams, Hoskins wedding."

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