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by Editor Miro Susta
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 25 of April 2025
Different colours have different effects on our mood and evoke different feelings. The colour red has always been associated with love and passion. It represents action, determination, physical energy, dominance and power. It gives people courage and excitement; it promotes the desire for success and victory.
'Poetry' by Adela Lia Rusu
Because of its expressiveness, it is also used to signal danger or prohibition. Overall, the colour red is energetic, emotional, intense and attracts attention. Red is the colour of fire, the colour of love and passion, the colour of blood and danger, no other colour is so present, strong and intense.
'Tango Argentino' by Holger Droste
Red is a colour that rarely leaves anyone cold.
Some people are excited and nervous by it, some cannot resist it, others only like it in small doses.
What about red in photography, what is the psychological effect of red?
'Bloody River' by Samanta Krivec
'Yellow house with red roof' by Miro Susta
The colour red has a physical effect on the human organism, as it can increase blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. It is an energetic, lively and striking colour, it can captivate, but it can also cause stress, reduce performance, make people angry or annoyed.
'A Precarious POV' by Patrick Compagnucci
In nature, there are many species of birds with striking red colour combinations.
'Vermilion Flycatcher - Male' by Wanghan Li
The peace and beauty of nature is often symbolised by a red sunset.
'Looking for Something' by Faisal ALnomas
As a symbol of love, red roses are everywhere - in florists' windows, on Valentine's Day cards and in romantic films. Red roses symbolise everything that is part of a loving relationship - passion, desire, romance and true love.
'Still life with Fruit and Roses' by UstinaGreen
The eye-catching and active nature of this colour is why it is used on surfaces that cannot be overlooked - warning signs, advertising areas, logos, banners and so on.
'Abstract Facade Compo XVI' by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp
The positive aspects of this colour include strength, energy, liveliness, vitality, even passion and courage, while the negative aspects include boldness, harshness, aggressiveness, arrogance, insistence and a call to action.
'Monks debating' by Yvette Depaepe
'Connected' by Rana Jabeen
In photography, red can be a strong accent colour in an otherwise balanced shot. It works well to capture dramatic moments, passion or dynamism. Red is often used in photography to highlight specific details or subjects against contrasting colours.
Red Devil' by NoBo VieRbert
'Dualism' by Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp
Red is an intense colour; it is a warning colour and even a small presence in the picture does not go unnoticed. The viewer's eye unconsciously seeks out this colour and returns to it when looking at a scene or a finished painting.
'Traffic Light VI' by Wim Schuurman
'The red hat' by Mandru Cantemir
For performance and racing cars and motorcycles that reach high speeds, the colour red is often used.
'Ferrari 488 GTE Evo' by Kohei Kawashima
'Colors and Lines' by Yvette Depaepe
When used in the right way in a composition, the colour red can transform even an ordinary scene into a valuable image.
'Somebody likes it colorful' by Miro Susta
Here are some quotes about the colour red.
"Humans are the only creatures among the living that can blush, and the only ones that have many reasons to do so." ~Mark Twain~
'Dragon' by Ivan Kovalev
"An optimist is a person who sees green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only red light... The truly wise man is colour-blind." ~Albert Schweitzer~
"SQ/Split-Tone Edition" by Akira TAKAUE
"Please, who would want to live in a city where the only cultural amenity is that you can turn right at a red light?" ~Woody Allen~
'RW ... red wave' by Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz
"One has to learn all the time. When the sound film started, I had to learn how to talk. And when the colour film started, I had to learn to blush. I fear what is to come." ~Marlene Dietrich~
'Kissy Kissy' by Daniel Springgay
'Two little flowers are blooming on a meadow.One red. The other blue.The blue one said: "Forget-me-not". The red one said: "I love you. ~Unknown author~
'Vogue' by Josefina Melo
To sum up, the perception of red is contradictory. Some people are attracted to it, others are irritated by it, but the fact that this spectrum leaves no one untouched is an undeniable fact.
'Intimacy...' by Magdalena Russocka
Red is the true colour of blood and heart and has been a symbol of love and loyalty in cultures around the world for centuries, it is and remains something special within the colour spectrum.
'Polina and Sonya' by Zachar Rise
Used in moderation, it usually works best. Less is often more! Exceptions prove the rule!
'Khadzhokh' by Mikhail Potapov
Try it out for yourself! The right shades of red can create a wonderful atmosphere in which people feel comfortable and at ease!
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 | Gila Koller PRO Wonderful RED collection and interesting article. |
 | Francisco Villalpando PRO Very interesting article and beautiful photographies, congratulations! |
 | Izabella Végh PRO Bellissimo articolo, con fotografie eccezionali. Complimenti agli autori. |
 | Settaluri Venkata Krishna Narendra PRO brilliant shots, Excellent Theme |
 | 大山 儀高 PRO 素晴らしい作品と素晴らしい記事。ありがとうございます。 |
 | Hans-Wolfgang Hawerkamp PRO much interesting article and excellent collection of great photos, my compliments dear friend |
 | Daniel Springgay CREW Miro wonderful collection so well thought out and put together well done. Go to the Top of the Class |
 | Bole Kuljic PRO Outstanding . Fascinating photos with great narrative. Thank you! |
 | Wanghan Li PRO Beautiful collection of Red plus the wonderful and educational article! Thanks a lot! |
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 | Francisco Goncalves PRO Excellent theme and use of red. |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 23rd of April 2025
'Environmental portrait photography'
Environmental portraiture is any form of formal portraiture outside the studio, where you are showing more than just the person you are photographing. If you are purposefully placing your subject in an environment then this will add to the story you are telling and everything about that environment needs to be considered.
The submissions to this challenge are excellent.
The winners with the most votes are:
1st place : Frances Bruchez
2nd place : Holger Goehler
3rd place : Fernando Alves
Congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions and thanks to all the participants in the contest 'Humour in Photography'
The currently running theme is 'New life, new beauty ... That's spring'
In spring, nature is in full bloom, making it the perfect time to go outside and take pictures. A forest, a green meadow, a field under a blue sky: numerous subjects that allow photographers to express their artistic sense.
This contest will end on Sunday the 4th of May at midnight.
The sooner you upload your submission the more chance you have to gather the most votes.
If you haven't uploaded your photo yet, click here.
Good luck to all the participants.
1st place by Frances Bruchez
2nd place by Holger Goehler
3rd place by Fernando Alves
by Piet Haaksma
by Josefina Melo
by Arthur Talkins
by Louie Luo
by Ramiz Sahin
by Giuseppe Satriani
by Luciano Caturegli |
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 | Subhajit Das PRO Great work. Congratulations to all authors!! |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 21st of April 2025
Through photography, Anna Cseresjnes' view of nature has changed greatly, and she continues to discover how much beauty there is in nature.
'Akelei'
Dear Anna, first of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to answer this questionnaire! First of all, please introduce yourself and tell us more about yourself, your hobbies or other projects you are involved in!
I'm an Austrian citizen who has been living in France for a long time. I worked for 30 years for the Austrian national airline based in Paris.
I'm now retired and live in the south of France (French Riviera).
When and how did your photographic journey begin?
I took my first steps in photography when I was younger, during my travels around the world. Unfortunately, due to a lack of time, this remained for many years just photography for souvenirs.
The day I left the airline and retired, my boss offered me my first digital camera. It was an amazing experience, my first shots with a numerical camera ... my HOBBY for my retired years was born.
For many of us, photography is either a hobby or a way of life. How would you define your relationship to photography?
As I said, photography is a hobby for me... I discover new possibilities every day and photography has become quite addictive.
You have your own style, but your work is very varied. I see beautiful flowers, but also landscapes and wildlife.
I don't specialize in any one style, I'm more used to nature, macro, animals and sometimes architecture. Yes, I have some landscapes, but I don't think I can compete with landscape photographers.
What is your favourite photo? Please tell us the story behind it.
My favourite images are my flamingos. I took them in Camargues (Southern France)
'meeting before sunset'
'fighting ...'
'sunset ...'
What is more important to you, the mood/story behind your images or the technical perfection?
Well, I think technical perfection is easier for me to achieve than storytelling (I think that's just a lack of ideas and imagination on my part :-).
What is your relationship to your subject matter in general, beyond being an observer?
Do you prepare carefully the places you want to photograph?
Oh no, I don't prepare anything, I just take my camera and decide to go and shoot. In the beginning, I used to shoot everything, just to see how it would look on the screen.
My view of things (nature) changed a lot. I remember that sometimes people passing by would ask, "What are you shooting? Nothing there? "They didn't see anything and were amazed when I showed them the result on the screen, there is so much to see in nature.
Where do you find inspiration and what inspires you most?
Nature (flora and fauna) inspires me the most.
Many people think that the equipment is not very important when the passion for photography is strong. But could you please tell us what equipment you use (camera, lenses, lighting, tripod, etc.)?
I started with a very small and simple digital camera (a gift from my boss :-) I'm a Canon fan and now I work with a Canon 5D (mark II, and mark IV) I don't work with flash, special lighting or tripod, just me and my camera.
I have a 90mm macro lens and an 18-300 ...
What would you say is the most important experience that has influenced your steps in photography?
My most important experience in photography was the discovery of 1x :-)))) and ... the discovery that MY pictures seemed to be good enough for this experienced web agency.
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'observer ...'
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 | Parole Kim PRO Excellent picture 🖼️ Congratulations 🎉 |
 | Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you so much Parole Kim ... best regards |
 | Cristiano Giani PRO Splendid and inspirational images, Anna. Many congrats.
And thanks to Yvette for sharing... |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Cristiano ... greetings |
 | Molly Fu PRO Beautiful images and excellent photographer, congrats Anna! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO Many thanks Molly ... kind regards |
 | jordiegeatorrent PRO Images of beautiful warmth and surprising technical quality. |
| | jordiegeatorrent PRO Images of striking shocking and surprising technical quality. |
| | jordiegeatorrent PRO Images of striking warmth and surprising technical quality. |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Jordiegeatorrent ... kind regards |
 | Jane Lyons PRO You have such a distinct and wonderful style,Anna. |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you so much Jane, glad you like it ... greetings |
| | Subhajit Das PRO Great work. Congratulations!! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thanks a lot Subhajit ... kind regards |
 | Sunil Kulkarni PRO Excellent work Anna, love it - and Congrats! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Sunil ... best regards |
 | meix PRO Congratulations! Flamingos are beautiful and unforgettable. |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Meix ... regards |
 | Robert Žumer PRO Bravo ! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thanks Robert |
 | Rob Li CREW Beautiful artwork and beautiful mind! Congratulations! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you Rob ... greetings |
 | B.Balaji PRO Excellent collection of interesting Images |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO Many thanks B.Balaji ... best regards |
 | Pang Teng Lin PRO Fascinating work . Thank you for sharing. |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you so much Pang Teng Lin ... kind regards |
 | Rana Jabeen PRO Always love your work dear Anna..
every image is beautiful
My compliments and Congratulations for the feature |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many many thanks Rana, glad you like my shots :-) ... greetings |
| | Wanghan Li PRO So beautiful and artistic! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Wanghan Li ... best regards |
 | joanaduenas PRO Hi Anna, excellent collection!! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks joanaduenas ... greetings |
 | Anita Singh PRO Absolutely stunning images, excellent article, congratulations dear Anna and thanks for sharing |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you very much Anita ... kind regards |
 | Hello Anna:
Wonderful photographs, they demonstrate great sensitivity and a deep understanding of composition, lighting effects, and editing. Congratulations. Warm regards. |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Asuncion ... greetings |
 | Miro Susta CREW Wonderful diversity, beautiful photo display, congratulations dear Anna, just continue your excellent photo work |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you very much Miro ... best regards |
 | Lucie Gagnon CREW Outstanding images! Bravo, Anna! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Lucie ... kind rgds |
 | Qinyuan Wu PRO So beautiful |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thanks Qinyuan Wu ... greetings |
 | Very very nice. Congratulations Anna |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO many thanks Edouardo ... kind regards |
 | Penny Myles PRO Love your photography Anna :) |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO glad you like it :-), thanks Penny ... kind reds |
 | Monique Delaet PRO Beautiful pictures Anna. Kind regards! |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO merci beaucoup Monique ... rads |
| | Ben.C.L PRO Great collection of flower images |
| Anna Cseresnjes PRO thank you so much Ben ... reds |
by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 19th of April 2025
Best Wishes from our founders Ralf Stelander and Jacob Jovelou
and from all crew members
Happy Easter! You know it’s Easter when your breakfast consists of chocolate, jelly beans, and questionable decisions.
Happy Easter, everyone. May your eggs be full, your baskets be blessed, and your chocolate bunnies have no calories... in your imagination!
by John Wilhelm
Easter holds both deep religious significance and vibrant cultural traditions, making it a unique holiday for many people around the world. Whether you celebrate it with religious services, festive meals, or fun traditions like egg hunts, Easter remains a time of reflection, renewal, and joy.
Oh, the Easter egg.
While now often sweet and playful, carries deep spiritual and cultural meanings. It reflects rebirth, resurrection, the joy of spring, and the core of the Easter message: life triumphing over death.
Decorating eggs is a tradition that dates back centuries, especially in Eastern Europe.
Chocolate eggs: In the 19th century, chocolatiers began making hollow chocolate eggs as luxury gifts, which are now a staple of Easter celebrations.
Ah, the Easter Bunny
He breaks into your house, hides eggs, and leaves chocolate — and we just... let him. If a real rabbit did that, we’d be like, 'Call animal control!'
But this one's cute, so we let it slide." Let’s break down where this iconic character came from and what it really symbolizes:
The Easter Bunny is a mythical creature that brings Easter eggs, candy, and sometimes toys to children on Easter Sunday, much like Santa Claus does at Christmas. Traditionally, the bunny hides eggs for children to find during Easter egg hunts.
The modern Easter Bunny was first mentioned in 17th-century German writings, where the “Osterhase” (Easter hare) would lay colored eggs for well-behaved children.
Immigrants brought this tradition to America in the 1700s, especially in Pennsylvania, where it evolved into the bunny we know today.
Eggs vs. the Bunny – Strange combo?
Fun fact: Rabbits don’t lay eggs (of course!), but the combination of eggs and bunnies works symbolically — both represent life and fertility.
The bunny is the messenger, delivering those eggs of rebirth to celebrate spring and resurrection.
The Easter Bunny is a whimsical mix of ancient symbolism, folk tradition, and modern holiday fun. The Easter Bunny adds magic and joy to Easter celebrations around the world.
But do you know the story of the Flying Easter Bells ("Les cloches de Pâques")
In France, Belgium, and some Italian regions, there's a sweet tradition where church bells, not the Easter Bunny, are said to bring Easter eggs to children.
Children are told the bells have flown to Rome (yes, to the Vatican!) to be blessed by the Pope.
On Easter Sunday, the bells "fly back" from Rome, joyfully ringing again to announce the Resurrection — and as they return, they drop Easter eggs, candy, and gifts for the children below.
The eggs they bring symbolize new life, tying in with both Christian and older spring traditions.
Easter might be a deeply meaningful holiday, but it also comes with its fair share of funny, weird, and surprising facts.
Here are some Easter tidbits that’ll make you smile — or scratch your head ?
"Easter is the only time you can say, 'I just saw a bunny delivering eggs' and not have someone recommend a psychiatrist."
But really — Easter is one of the best holidays.
Candy, family, awkward photos with a human-sized rabbit... what’s not to love?
So whether you’re celebrating the resurrection, just here for the egg hunt, or recovering from a jelly bean hangover.
Hoppy Easter! Hope it's egg-stra special!
Thank you, you’ve been egg-cellent!
'Happy Easter !' by Peter Kemp
'Dali inside Easter Egg' by DDiArte
'Eggplant' by Rob Olivier
'Chicks' by Takako Ugachi
'Easterinvasion' by Christine von Diepenbroek
'EGG' by Yujie Zhang
'narcissuss in rain' by YoungII Kim
'Easter is coming' by John Wilhelm
'Together' by Christophe Kiciak
'Just believe' by Fabi Art
'3D Chocolate' by Jesús M. García
'Chocolate' by Vladimir Katiev
'Easter Bunny' by Oxana Zuboff
'Vanity' by Raffaele Spettoli
'Mr. Easter Bunny' by Udo Dittmann
'Ears up!... It's time for bunnies' by Ambra
'Spring Dance' by Rob Li
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| | Subhajit Das PRO Happy Easter!! Great Series! |
| | Wanghan Li PRO Beautiful! Happy Easter! |
| | Lucie Gagnon CREW Eggcellent article and eggceptional photographs! |
 | Ineke Mighorst PRO Nice series. Enjoy your eastern. |
| | Molly Fu PRO Happy Easter!!! |
 | Marek Lapa PRO Happy Easter!!! |
 | Gabriela Pantu PRO Aww, such a wonderful article and superb collection.Thank you dear Yvette.Happy Easter to all!❤️ |
 | Eiji Yamamoto PRO Happy Easter! Great collection! |
| | Anita Singh PRO Happy Easter everyone |
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| | Miro Susta CREW Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐰 to all of you 😊 many thanks to Yvette and all authors of these beautiful photos 😊🐰😊 |
 | Elizabeth Allen CREW Happy Easter 🐰🐣 |
| | Pang Teng Lin PRO Interesting collection |
 | Wonderful article !! Happy Easter dear Yvette !! |
'I think, I'm a dreamer' by Ben Goossens
Today, we say goodbye to our friend Ben Goossens who didn’t just take photographs.
He saw the world differently.
And in doing so, he changed the way we saw it too.
Ben passed away last week. He joined 1X in 2008 and was Head Curator till 2024.
He was a gentle and warm person, but stubborn in a positive way. He never ever gave up.
The determination with which he has maintained his vision of photography has brought him recognition after a long fight ...
He always told us: "Don't look with your eyes, but with your mind"
He was called THE MAGRITTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY — and rightfully so.
Like Magritte, he blurred the lines between reality and imagination.
He turned the ordinary into the surreal,
and the familiar into something quietly profound.
But beyond the art — beyond the visual poetry he left us — he was our friend.
The kind of friend who could make you think deeply without saying a word.
Who observed life with quiet brilliance.
Who found wonder in shadows, metaphors in reflections, and stories in silence.
He saw beauty where others saw blankness.
He gave meaning to the in-between spaces.
In his presence, you felt like maybe the world was more mysterious than we give it credit for —
More beautiful, more layered, more worth paying attention to.
His photos were never just photos.
They were questions.
They were whispers.
They were dreams.
And so was he.
Now the lens is still,
the shutter quiet —
but the images remain.
So do the memories.
And so does he — in every frame, in every smile, in every moment where we catch ourselves seeing the world a little differently…
Because of him.
Thank you, dear friend, for showing us that reality is only one version of the truth.
We miss you. We honour you. We carry your vision forward.
Rest in surreal, beautiful peace Ben.
You're the 'Magritte' of our memories.
More about Ben in his 1x nterview
[191] Meet the curators - Ben Goossens
Ralf Stelander
Dear Ben,
Your great smile, personality and extraordinary imagination will be missed by many many people, but I'm sure your works will continue to inspire artists and viewers alike for generations to come. Rest in peace among other artistic giants.
Yours in art,
Ralf
Ben was also highly regarded by his fellow Curators.
Carmine Chiriacó
The loss of a friend who was both an artist and a head curator is like the disappearance of a vibrant color from our world. His art and passion illuminated the lives of everyone who knew him, leaving a void that can never be filled.
Our friend was a true artist, with a heart full of creativity and a soul that vibrated with emotions. His works were a reflection of his deep sensitivity and his ability to see the world in a unique way.
Rest in peace, dear Ben. Your creative spirit and kindness of heart will always be with us.
Thanks
Carmine
Mikhail Potapov
It was a great honor for me to work in a curatorial team with such a talented artist as Ben Goossens. Our lives are inevitably coming to an end, but it's important what we leave behind. The works of Ben Goossens have always inspired and delighted me. His art will stay with us, continuing to inspire and delight. Ben lived! Ben lives! His work will live forever! Great light,
Mikhail
Angéla Vicedomini
Dear Ben, thank you for the time we all spent together looking at the photos on 1x.com.
Thank you for your advice, your kindness and your wisdom.
Thank you for your art that we can still admire today.
Rest in peace!
Love Angéla
Jef Van den Houte
Dear Ben,
We knew each other for many years.
You were not only a 'master' in creative photography but also a warm person
Always willing to give some advice and sharing your knowledgde.
I will always remember these many moments together.
Rest in peace Ben
Jef
Peter Svoboda MQEP
Dear Ben,
You were an amazing artist with such creative ideas.
Unfortunately, we never met personally, but we discussed a lot as colleagues on the 1x curators team and shared ideas and thoughts via emails. It was a big honor to get to know you better as a 1x curator as well as learning from you. You were such a warm-hearted and friendly person.
I cannot describe how much you are missing.
Rest in peace, my friend
Peter
John Fan
Dear Ben,
You will be truly missed at 1x! Your creative vision has inspired many including myself. Your art lives on!
May you rest in peace!
John
Phillip Chang
Dear Ben,
Though I didn’t get the chance to know you well in person, I deeply admired your art. You were truly a master in creative photography and your work left a lasting impression.
I wish I had the opportunity to know you better.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Phillip
Lara Kantardjian
Dear Ben,
You were a true inspiration, artist and human being.
May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Lara
Ryo Utsunomiya
Dear Ben,
Although I never had the chance to meet you, your creative talent had a profound impact on many people.
Your work will continue to live on and inspire countless others.
May you rest in peace.
Ryo
Anja Buehrer
Dear Ben,
Even though we didn't know each other personally, we were in contact for about 15 years. Your art was unique and inspired many, including me.
I am grateful for the years we spent together as curators and very saddened by your loss.
Rest in peace dear Ben!
Anja
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| | 大山 儀高 PRO とても悲しいですし、写真界においても大きな損失です。
心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。 |
 | My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ben Goossens.
His work was more than photography—it was poetry in visual form.
May his legacy continue to inspire generations to come.
Wishing peace and comfort to his loved ones during this difficult time.
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 | My great and sincere tribute to a great author. His works will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. |
| | Wanghan Li PRO Moved by the article and thus know a bit of Ben. “…We carry your vision forward!” |
| | Molly Fu PRO RIP |
| | He was an amazing artist. Rest in peace Ben. |
 | Desmet Patrick PRO Ben , heb veel geleerd aan de commentaar dat je mij gaf , Dankzij jouw werden creative foto's meer gerespecteerd op internet want je bleef er voor gaan . We gaan je missen ! Rust in vrede man ! |
 | Greetje van Son PRO We miss your dear Ben. You are also for me a source of inspiration. With admiration a look at every picture of you. Rest in peace |
 | Milan Malovrh PRO Ben's approach to art photography inspired my path to art and I considered him a role model.
Rest in peace. |
 | Caroline Bomers PRO Good bye, dear Ben. I admire your creativity, your unique artworks you shared at 1x. Your art stays with us. A true inspiration. Rest in light. My condolences to Ben's family and friends. |
 | Susi PRO What sad news. He was always my reference and inspiration.
Rest in peace. |
| | Dear Ben, We did not have the opportunity to meet and chat about this and that, mostly life and photography. That is my loss. Rest in Peace, Ben—my condolences to Ben's family and friends. |
| | Rana Jabeen PRO Very sorry to hear about this....A great and inspiring artist...Rest in peace ... |
 | so sad |
 | You left a great legacy. Rest in peace |
 | Thank you so much Ben for sharing your inspired unique vision with this world. May the next one enjoy your talent even more. |
| | Anita Singh PRO May his eternal soul rest in peace, and his legacy continue and be our guiding force. |
 | Saad Salem PRO My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and those who knew him on his real face, despite the fact I have never met him, yet his guidance, advices, and encouragements that made continue doing photographs from 2009 till now (on this site), he was a human who stands with the rights of innocent peoples everywhere whether of Palestine or Iraq and support their rights of living freely under no controls from super powers and aggressions of others.
He, and me used to exchange ideas twice or thrice a year, and always when I need his advice.
I am really sad because of I have lost a real friend, and for the humanity for it lost a human and an artist. |
| | Pang Teng Lin PRO Rest in peace Ben |
 | Ralf Stelander FOUNDER Rest in peace Ben, your great smile, personality and extraordinary imagination will be missed by many to say the least, but I'm sure your works will continue to inspire artists and viewers for generations to come. |
 | MingLun Tsai PRO The passing of such a remarkable artist is truly a profound loss. Yet, his legacy lives on through the incredible body of work he has left behind, continuing to inspire and influence generations. May his soul find eternal peace. |
 | Michel Romaggi CREW Thank you Ben for your images whose creativity and poetry have enchanted us. |
 | Vitée Tao PRO Oh... I loved Ben's work and commented on it several times. Being a dyed in the wool surrealist, his work inspired and thrilled me. He well be sadly missed here on 1x and everywhere. |
 | Wayne Pearson PRO Ohhh no, I am so sad and stunned with this news. Just a very short time ago I sent Ben a message, to which he replied, and especially now I will treasure his words. I LOVED Ben's wonderfully creative work from start to finish on 1x a few years ago. The words in a tribute to Ben are very true and very touching, thank you Yvette for letting us know. |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW Words straight from the heart in this tribute to our dearest Ben! |
 | Lara Kantardjian CREW Such a beautiful and touching tribute to Ben. He was a true inspiration, artist and human being. May his soul rest in eternal peace. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Dear Lara, thanks for your heartwarming words. I truly hope all Ben's friends and family will find some comfort in my tribute to him coming straight from the heart. We made a chain on Facebook and on the online condolences to share the deepest sympathy of all 1x members. |
 | Kieran O Mahony PRO So sorry to hear of Bens passing, he was such a creative and inspiring person. May he rest in peace |
 | Me uno a todas las condolencias por este artista este maestro al que conocí por alguno de sus libros. Descansa en paz maestro, seguiremos admirando tus fotos surrealistas |
 | Kathy（Jie Xiao） PRO So sorry to hear about this . May he rests in peace! |
 | In loving memory of a wonderful artist. I didn't know you personally, but I couldn't wait to see a new photo/painting of you. In quiet thoughts, Margit |
 | Hadi Malijani PRO Great and lovely artist |
| | Hadi Malijani PRO A great sadness, I was deeply saddened. |
| | Very interesting photo. Something different. Great artistic work |
 | Yo sueño que estoy aquí,
destas prisiones cargado;
y soñé que en otro estado
más lisonjero me vi.
¿Qué es la vida? Un frenesí.
¿Qué es la vida? Una ilusión,
una sombra, una ficción,
y el mayor bien es pequeño;
que toda la vida es sueño,
y los sueños, sueños son.
Calderón de la Barca
My deepest condolences, rest in peace... Thanks so much Ben. |
 | Adrian Popan PRO I believe a certain realm just got so much more creative and inspired... |
| | Jane Lyons PRO What a major loss and touching tribute. Thank you Ben and 1x for creating a safe space to be. |
 | I was a true fan of his work. Thank you Ben |
 | Mei Xu PRO Yvette, poetic article.
RIP, Ben. I always enjoy your creative and beautiful images. Feel sad that I wouldn't have chance to see more. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW It feels good to write something special for a special friend, Mei! |
| | Mei Xu PRO RIP, Ben. Feel sad that I wouldn't see more his creative and beautifully works. |
 | Miguel Silva PRO Good bye Ben. I admire you so much. Rest in peace peace. |
 | RIP.....one of my inspirations on 1x.com |
 | Bing Li PRO R.I.P Ben. It is a great loss to the community . It saden all of us but you will continue to inspire us |
 | Norbert Maier PRO So sad to hear! Rest in peace, Ben! |
 | Vincent Recloux PRO How sad to hear of your departure. In creative photography you were a master whom I admired very much. Your creativity was inexhaustible. Goodbye, Ben and rest in peace. |
 | Samanta Krivec PRO Really sad news...Dear Ben rest in eternal light...Your work is so special, wonderful and inspiring |
| | Miro Susta CREW This is very very sad news from 1x, one of our greatest photographers has left us forever. We will miss you Ben, as we will also miss your high quality photo artwork. Rest in peace dear friend. |
 | Ben, we will miss you. You were strong photographer, but above all a creative genius. You paved the way for creative edit at 1X, and many have followed you. You made us discover that photography can be more than a good shot in fine light. I'm glad I got to know you. |
| | Monique Delaet PRO So sad to hear that Ben Goossens has passed away. I followed him with love for his unique vision, amazing creativity, artistic expression and deep understanding of the human condition. May he rest in the light. completely true |
 | Wicher Bos CREW R.I.P Ben. It’s a great loss for the art - I am an admirer of his work! |
 | Ricky Siegers PRO Goodbye dear Ben, my friend, but never farewell; your love and your art works stays with me, a story I’ll always tell. |
 | I'm very saddened by this news, Ben was a man with a great creative talent, a brillant icon and source of inspiration, rest in piece Ben, you won't be forgotten. |
 | Adrian Donoghue PRO Farewell Ben, I loved your work, your creative ideas were so surreal and original, still an inspiration to me.
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 | Colin Dixon CREW Such sad news such a inspiration to us all |
| | D.E.P. |
 | Saddened by the news of Ben Goossens' passing, his work has always inspired me in photography. May his soul receive the Mercy of God the Father in Heaven. Amen.. |
 | Paulo Abrantes PRO He was (ans is) one of the corner stones in my photographic journey and i thank him for this. Great artist and above all a great human beeing. |
 | Jorge Pimenta PRO Photography was still a mirage for me and I already admired the images with a surrealist creativity and human understanding by Ben Goosens. I grew up in photography fascinated by his work that is still a reference for all of us today, especially in such a complex and even controversial area of photography (creative editing) that, largely due to his influence, I sometimes also try.
It is for all this and because he was a member of the 1x that we all admired, that I feel sorry for his passing, certain that his Art and his talent will continue to inspire us every day.
May his soul rest peacefully in the Light! |
 | Swapnil PRO so sorry to hear about this .. may he rests in peace |
| | Gabriela Pantu PRO So sad to hear that Ben Goossens has passed away. I followed him with love for his unique vision, amazing creativity, artistic expression and deep understanding of the human condition. May he rest in the light. |
 | I am so sorry to hear this, thanks Ben for being you |
 | David McCracken PRO He certainly was an inspiration. |
 | FranzStaab PRO We won't forget him! |
| | Elizabeth Allen CREW A great loss of a great artist but, of course, his work remains to inspire us. May he rest in peace. |