Since childhood I like to observe. In 1975 the camera    became a helping friend in observing.   As a scientist in human behaviour my professional life is committed to  people with hindrances of life, together seeking answers and hope.  As a passionate photographer I am equally angled to explore a world of hope and beauty, not showing its hindrances. Since repeating pictures of beauty have a tendency to get boring, it is a challenge to present inspiring ones.  Not often succeeding I keep trying. Both the succes and the trying give fun.

Ton van Schaik.   The Netherlands

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About the gallery-name: the Lumix camera L1 from Panasonic inspired me going fully to digital photography. As a tribute this site is called  LumenCamera.