

when what i see becomes an emotion
photo journal
- shaping the website • drop your thoughts -
what is a photo (for me)
when what i see becomes an emotion
imagination flows
i pause what i'm doing
the playing starts
composition, light and colors start moving
to shape, create and explore
a mystery
this humble moment
my own visual 'truth'
edward nagel
over the years i took pictures
30.000 plus .. so think i enjoy it
randomly and with occasions
kids growing up, vacations, my sports, events, work
had an analog SLR, a digital one, lenses
then a compact - for my bicycle trips
went through the usual busy stages of life
did read on and off books about photography
but never really delved into it
then a period by using my iphone as 'curious eye'
enjoying more and more playing with 'what i see'
from the first shoot till the edited photo
retirement .. more free time
way more important .. that peace of mind
no more deadlines or what ever hassle
YES .. finally the Foto Academie
to explore the visual mystery of what i see & imagine
improve skills, work the tools, catch moments, vulnerable, daring
discovering my 'photo language'
'if you move you learn you live'
all photos & content • edward nagel (amsterdam) • orange spark © 2026
orange spark originates from my advisory & mentor activities and published book - 'maandag morgen staat alles op z'n kop'
location of the larger photos | namibia italy tibet south-africa romania usa romania






























































































