C’est ici, avec vous que mon amour de la photo a véritablement pris son envol et je vous en serai éternellement reconnaissant.

Merci à tous pour vos encouragements et toute l’inspiration que vous m’avez apporté. J’espère vous l’avoir bien rendu.

Un merci particulier à ceux qui ont échangé avec moi, plus en profondeur, et qui se reconnaîtront. Nous nous reverrons.

Merci également à Michael Zhang et Mike Zupan.

Ceci est certes une fin, mais j’ai le sentiment de n’être encore qu’aux prémisses de ma photographie. Et c’est un bon sentiment!

Venez visionner le vidéo de mes meilleures photos de 2008!!!

Pas un seul moment de la vie d’un être humain n’est ordinaire, pourvu que l’on se donne la peine de l’explorer.


Mario


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It is here, with you that my love of photography really took flight and I will always be grateful for that.

Thanks to all for your encouragements and all the inspiration you gave to me. I hope to have given it back to you like you deserve.

Special thanks to those who’s exchanges with me were more deep. Those will know who they are. We will meet again.

Thanks also to Michael Zhang and Mike Zupan.

This is an end, but I feel that this is just the beginning of my photography. And that is a great feeling!

Come see the video of my best shots of 2008!!!

Not a single moment of a human being's life is ordinary, as long as you explore it.


Mario


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50e POST | FAVORITES 2007

100e POST | FAVORITES (posts 51-99)

Simply amazing...great collection! Have a productive 2009! pippo · 2009-01-05: 13:37

Une magnifique série !!! la #9 sera évidemment ma préférée !!! :-))) Tu vas me manquer talentueux Madoc !!! ;-) sistatitoune · 2009-01-05: 13:44

That video is breath-taking. You've been an unbelievable inspiration through your work and through your comments... I'll miss you on photoblog, but will you still be updating www.madocphoto.com? Amethyst · 2009-01-05: 13:49

Some of your favorites are mine as well. Great job with the video, very impressive. Your photography, your style and your perspective on life will definitely be missed here. I will definitely be checking in on your website from time to time. Take care Mario. etodd80 · 2009-01-05: 14:07

Your work and comments have been an great source of inspiration for me. So, I will miss you in photoblog. Thank you very much for share the beauty of your photography with us. agandia · 2009-01-05: 14:09

This collection is great. I hope to see your picture soon. gikiphoto · 2009-01-05: 14:44

You will be a presence truly missed here on the photoblog. I love your honest and constructive comments, and your wonderfully artistic work. Thank you for all of the favorites! I love them all. I will speak to you again soon. makaid · 2009-01-05: 14:44

merci, c'est magnifique! gonia · 2009-01-05: 15:03

Stunning collection! Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. tcalbaz · 2009-01-05: 15:08

Thank you so much Madoc - I have found your photography truly inspirational and I think it gives us all something to work towards! I will certainly keep an eye on your website. All the best for the future. Tats25 · 2009-01-05: 15:41

Amazing-you will be missed on photoblog! You are an inspiration to me! Thank you! tbranscum · 2009-01-05: 16:06

Thank you, I have so enjoyed your work. Best to you in the future! Thanks again, Bets' betsymurphy · 2009-01-05: 16:08

Fantastic video montage and thank you for your encouragement and for inspiring and continuing to inspire. Here's wishing you all the best of health and happiness this year! TheBigHush · 2009-01-05: 16:19

Really nice to see it once again! :) astrobrojler · 2009-01-05: 16:51

Dear Mario! This is a magnificant collection of your great photos. When I opened your site, I just said continouosly: oh, I remember this picture and I liked it so much ,and this one, too! :) Thank you for sharing with us all these images, it's always been a pleasure to look at them. If this is only the start of your photography carrier, well... I hope you will be famous one day! Wishing you a productive and successful 2009 year! ~ Timi danitimea · 2009-01-05: 17:07

6 a 17 is fantastic. Very good job :) RadekNovotny · 2009-01-05: 17:09

Salut, alors! Je suis sûr qu'on se reverra!Tu m'as aussi (involontairement) poussé un peu au c.l pour me motiver! Une chose est certaine, tu as "l'oeil" ! Protège-le et reviens nous voir.See you later my friend...au moins au bistrot ! Cartman971 · 2009-01-05: 17:46

I remember all of these Mario... We should be the ones thanking you for the inspiration and leaving us in awe of your talent and unique vision. I cant tell you how much Ive enjoyed each and every one of your posts. I look forward to following your journey from here on in. There are most definitely good things on the way for you... Andrea xo focussed · 2009-01-05: 18:44

Une collection absolument superbe!! Tu nous manquerras... ????? · 2009-01-05: 18:48

Thanks for all the inspiration you gave me in this last few months! See you! :) ppinho · 2009-01-05: 19:21

Mario, tu vas nous manquer... Merci de nous rappeler certains posts qui nous ont fait rêver, sourire et même envier ton savoir-faire!... J'aime bien ton art, et j'ai beaucoup apprécié ton humilité, ta disponibilité et surtout ton amitié! J'ai enregistré les différents liens où je pourrai encore m'extasier face à ta créativité. Bonne route, mes meilleurs souhaits pour la suite! Marie-Claude Ps: Salue ton frère aussi, puisqu'on ne le reverra pas! miclaud · 2009-01-05: 20:59

A send off befitting a rock star. You have encouraged all of us as we, in turn watched you grow to what we see today. Your success is our success as we cheer you on. Your abilities are.... magical ! Michael Paulison · 2009-01-05: 22:56

Mario, you have been such an inspiration. You made me see things in different and unusual perspectives only to realize there's beauty all around us. It's just how you look at it - and where you place your camera. Your video is emotional and moving - truly stunning work. Wishing great things for you. Miss you. :) mariaps · 2009-01-05: 23:27

Oh no you don't! You're not getting rid of me that easily. You can count on me to stalk you on your other site. :) Thank you for sharing your absolutely stunning body of work with us. They have been a feast for my eyes, and absolutely inspirational. I also want to thank you for your kind comment and compliments over the past year. They have always meant so much to me, coming from someone with your talent, and keep me pressing that shutter release. I see your site has a Facebook link. May I link to you on my Facebook page? ncshutterbug · 2009-01-05: 23:38

Wow - what a finale!! It's a real pity you are going Mario, my friend, - it's been wonderful to see your work and I know that I have benefitted immensely from your comments and your photos. ????? · 2009-01-05: 23:58

C'est formidable de ressentir toutes les émotions telles que j'ai pu les avoir chaque jour que je regardais un de tes post. Je te souhaite beaucoup d'amour dans tes entreprises. C'est la clé de toute réussite. Mabi938 · 2009-01-06: 00:16

Great video, you will be missed my friend. joycephotography · 2009-01-06: 00:31

Great photography! kif123 · 2009-01-06: 00:52

You are a fantastic photographer. I will miss seeing your shots! LotoFoto · 2009-01-06: 00:57

i. go if you must, friend but your blog, please don't erase here it inspires ii. but why, may i ask when hello is just a click that won't take too much iii. go if you must, friend but this is home to comeback your return welcomed all the best to you, madoc we may have exchanged only 1 or 2 comments but the impression lasts asiamack · 2009-01-06: 03:26

salut l'artiste,ta gentillesse, ton talent, ton regard me manqueront ici.Reviens boire un coup au bistro, je serai heureux de trinquer avec toi.encore bravo et merci pour tout. Michka43 · 2009-01-06: 04:21

all the best Mario and i wish you all the success in your career. you have the goods. you'll deliver Dragana · 2009-01-06: 04:49

Amazing photos and excellent work! Great aesthetical and technical skills as the great photographer you are. I hope you´ll return someday again because Photoblog is a kind place that will not the same without persons like you my dearest friend. You inspire us to be better each day and to maintain the deep look to the world. Thanks a lot for you works and words! Great personal site and memorable video! cOngrAts and bEst wIshEs! davidcardona · 2009-01-06: 09:58

Oh yes, what a coincidence... the end of something is the beginning of something else... I dont think anyone has to wish you luck... you have much more than that... the eye, the knowledge, the passion, the soul to be make your dream come true :-) I`m not sad because I know we can follow up your career by your fantastic site. And I thank you for your inspirational work and thoughts :-) See u :-) Monika Ps: would I be very shameless if I asked you for the title of the song u used for that video? and the flash format and resolution too :-) I have a flash site (wedding videos) and still not happy with the result of my demovideos. Thanks in advance longimanus · 2009-01-06: 11:46

Good luck to you my friend! Photoblog will miss one of the most creative & inspiring photographer member ever. Thanks for all the honest & constructive comments & the captivating photos you have shared with all of us! Azrin · 2009-01-06: 12:36

Sad you're leaving - you are a phenomenal photographer! You're the type of photographer all of us newbies can learn a lot from - we'll miss you. Good luck in your future pursuits! lookagain · 2009-01-06: 13:06

good job : -) cdann · 2009-01-06: 13:11

congratulations! a couple to fav kalabancoro · 2009-01-06: 14:09

I cannot remember, honestly, one photo that you have posted that has not inspired, delighted or amazed me. And I agree - an ending somewhere is only the beginning of something elsewhere. I hope to stay in touch with you and wish you all the best for 2009 and beyond :) xo Peche · 2009-01-06: 17:41

Well... sad to see you leave this site. You are among the ones who made me stay here. And you encouraged me many times... now you know it :) . I will be visiting the other site. Happy New Year! mijocus · 2009-01-06: 21:40

You seriously have been such an inspiration to me! Your photos are the best I've seen on photoblog! I will definitely visit your other site! have a great and prosperous 2009 my friend! mindysue · 2009-01-07: 00:11

This is a wonderful selection and a nice gift to us ! Thanks also to have my favorite group in it ! :))) All the Best to you and your family my friend ! I'll take time to check your personal site from time to time. Happy New Year ! jendayee · 2009-01-07: 00:31

A stunning retrospective Mario — magnificent. 2.4.11.13.14.17 & 25 are my favourites — but so many great shots. Thanks for you inspiration and encouragement over t he journey, and may all go well with you and your lovely family. jagungal · 2009-01-07: 05:33

Dommage que ça soit le dernier post. Merci à toi pour ta créativité et la qualité de tes images. Long vie à ton inspiration et à ton travail. C'est avec plaisir que je visite (rai) ton site ! Bonne et heureuse année au passage ^_^. warmith · 2009-01-07: 07:21

amaziiing! i love them all! senses · 2009-01-07: 07:55

Woooooow... amazing set of pictures ... Love all of them, keep on the good work... bergurij · 2009-01-07: 11:18

Mario, tu vas me manquer... J'aime bien ton art. Merci beaucoup et bon chance! neusnet · 2009-01-07: 13:47

these are my favorites,too! nouka · 2009-01-07: 13:57

Hello Mario! Quel dommage que tu quittes le blog! Tes photos vont nous manquer! Ah, il y en a que je n'avais pas vues...Dans mes favs....Bon, je visiterai alors ton site perso...Un bonjour spécial à Mamidou, elle aussi a quitté photoblog? Bonne route et bonne continuation! et que de bonnes choses pour 2009! Nayah · 2009-01-07: 14:03

Your photos amazed me the first time I saw them and still do today. My biz took off and I haven't been around here much. I'm so sorry to see you go. Best of luck to you. You will be sorely missed Mario. TheCrazyCroat · 2009-01-07: 14:27

You will be really missed, your work is impressive and Im sure I will hear about u soon somewhere cos so much talent has to find its way, wish you the best my friend!! Thanks for sharing with us your art! TIM927 · 2009-01-07: 15:52

Quelle facon de nous quitter - avec de belles photos, comme d'habitude et une magnifique video. Je te souhaite bcp de succes car tu fais un travail excellent! Tu vas me manquer mais je visiterai ton site. Bonne Annee. NatinKool · 2009-01-08: 03:18

Décidément que du Madoc dans mes favoris....! matabou · 2009-01-08: 08:55

Mario, si je ne devais retenir que trois mots pour te caracteriser je dirai: - emotion - diversite - passion Je ne suis qu'a moitie surpris de voir que c'est ton dernier post sur Photoblog car tout au long de tes posts tu n'as cesser de faire cela...nous surprendre. RodolpheDeus · 2009-01-08: 09:20

Thank you for this excellent work...:) JaCkYe · 2009-01-08: 10:50

your last? what does this mean? oohhh you are very talented and hope to see more of your work.. take care.. photoz · 2009-01-08: 16:14

great..!!!!!!!! qarqafoto · 2009-01-09: 01:25

bon alors c'est fini. Dommage tes photos étaient si étonnantes, que je me croyais dans un film à chaque fois. Bon vent, si tu te lances dans une carrière professionnelle je ne doute pas de ta réussite. bravo et à bientôt peut-être. vrignaud · 2009-01-09: 07:38

superbe revue, photos de professionnel qui plus est de professionnel artiste dans l'âme, une étape bien réussie dans votre évolution, c'est dommage pour ce blog dans lequel vous avez apporté la qualité et le professionalisme KERFENDAL · 2009-01-09: 18:22

Beautiful farewell. I wish you the best. =) Nellinka · 2009-01-10: 11:53

Splendid. Breath-taking photos. Wish you further success in your adventure with photography:). Wodzimierz · 2009-01-10: 12:19

TRE MEN DO Gracias!! por mostrarnos estas visiones. Mucha Suerte! :) untalsebastian · 2009-01-10: 12:32

Peace and best wishes to Mario. It was always hopeful to think, 'Let's see what Madoc is up to' and click to explore the post. Many thanks for sharing your talents and hopefully I'll see more. maharba · 2009-01-10: 19:07

c'est magnifique! merci nemedine · 2009-01-10: 19:09

theyre all so painfully good! btw. this is QUINNmissesLoved my old account is not working. aPoeticMarch · 2009-01-11: 10:47

CONGRATS , my favorites too, thanks for sharing!!!! vterezia · 2009-01-11: 11:05

vraiment magnifiques tes clichés. Bonne route pour la suite et bon vent comme on dit chez nous :) En guise d'adieu, je vais mettre qqs photos de toi dans mes favs...Merci d'avoir partagé ta passion, tes photos, ????? · 2009-01-12: 06:55

Extraordinary collection!!! Gripe · 2009-01-12: 07:45

Your pictures are always a "e n o r m o u s s h o w" of beauty, there are no words to describe such a talent. Thanks for sharing with us. Unchained · 2009-01-14: 05:58

amazing set your photos are wonderful, I love #2 chrisbuchan · 2009-01-14: 08:27

gracias amigo por mostrar las maravillas de un mundo, nuevo para unos, en el recuerdo para otros, al fin y al cabo, nuestro mundo, eres genial y te amo por eso besos amigo Mertxe · 2009-01-15: 16:12

Tes photos sont exceptionnelles, bonne chance, tu as déjà atteins des sommets et tu n'es pas loin des étoiles. Merci de nous avoir fait rêver et bien sûr tu vas nous manquer ! carmitage · 2009-01-15: 19:32

amazing,amazing,amazing,amazing,amazing,amazing!!!!!!!!!!! gapelzsolt · 2009-01-16: 15:46

I'm glad I got on PB in time to see your pictures before you went away...Some of the best pictures I've seen in my life! I'll look forward for more pics and news on your site. I wish you all the best, bonne chance ! redro · 2009-01-17: 01:27

Happy new year and best wishes to you and your brother. .. Photography is not only an Art it can be a < passion...> Merci pour le partage et bonne continuation.. ????? · 2009-01-17: 09:47

fly high, you have great wings! and thank you for all your kind words. Pikapol · 2009-01-17: 15:45

c'est un travail varié et remarquable que tu nous as proposé jusqu'alors. Le talent est là. merci à toi de m'avoir donné envie de faire mieux... nathaliedelmas · 2009-01-19: 08:48

Every now and than I must return and look at these :-))) longimanus · 2009-01-19: 11:51

great ????? · 2009-01-20: 05:28

hello Madoc, un petit coucou pour te soutenir dans tes démarches, les seuls maitres mots sont la patience et perseverence !!! Installée aussi depuis octobre,je suis en pleine reflexion sur des projets à réaliser, je me suis mise aussi au diaporama, plus pour des reportages animaliers, et je sais il suffit d'une bonne rencontre pour changer l'avenir... Bonne continuation natural · 2009-01-23: 06:20

Amazing and mysterious photo's! Your photo's really invoke a lot of feeling! PikChic JFrasher · 2009-01-23: 23:02

STUNNING!!! 33degrees · 2009-01-25: 12:53

This collection is great! AnkaAnka · 2009-01-27: 13:04

amazing and great collections ,..good luck :) alekszafran · 2009-01-28: 15:25

damn amazing!!!! kefiirs · 2009-01-30: 16:09

Amazing beautiful photos! Compliments! ????? · 2009-02-19: 02:01

why u moved... damn... NikodemM · 2009-02-19: 10:56

very nice! tpaolicelli · 2009-03-07: 23:55

really nice works ) I enjoyed all of them , thanks for sharing ! olgit · 2009-03-09: 09:22

An unforgetable romp through your greatest hits. Fabulous stuff.#23 went into my faves. :) Zedsdead · 2009-03-21: 04:33

congratulations, you are extremely talented :))) gagmaba · 2009-04-04: 10:27

Wow, these pictures are just amazing! Totally brilliant! Planky · 2009-04-07: 14:52

goodbye............you will be missed. Great montage of photos. fionarobinson · 2009-04-10: 10:14

extraordinary as always....perfect pictures! oteca · 2009-04-24: 17:38

proffesional works, you have great eye and many ideas, my favourites are the street fotos!! good luck!! robotrutra · 2009-05-19: 10:17

WOW Nice pictures..! ragras · 2009-05-28: 06:40

Really really great!!I added some of them in favorites!thanks for sharing :-) scimmietta · 2009-06-09: 13:19

Magnifique. Je revois ça bien après, mais c'est toujours aussi bon ! onestep · 2009-06-11: 19:30

震撼 bestmallkorea · 2009-07-01: 03:16

oh my goodness, these are some fantastic moments! VirujMiruj · 2009-08-27: 13:40

OMG !! Honestly, I never saw such a beautiful pictures! RESPECT !!! Ryana · 2009-08-27: 16:51

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