This morning I found Maria Kallin, a photographer who calls herself an amateur (I think she’s so much more) who takes square bokeh shots that show such attention to the often overlooked details that surround us each day. It’s relaxing and refreshing to view these winter shots because there is real heart + soul in her work. Maria lives in Stockholm and her recent winter shots feel so cozy don’t you think?

And they’re a sweet reminder, as I sit here watching the snow fall, that winter soon will melt into Spring. You can enjoy more photos from Maria here.

(images: maria kallin)

Tags: flickr photography

28 Responses to “Photography by Maria Kallin”

1 Rosa N. commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:30 am

Wowwww Maria Kallin is definitely talented!
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2 Karen commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:38 am

Wow – her work is truly amazing!! I love these shots, and am going to check out the rest of her work – thanks :-)
3 julie commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:44 am

Wow! The first photo took my breath away. Unbelievably beautiful.
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4 Annabelle commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:52 am

Soft, peaceful, colourful…fantastic shots!
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5 Carla commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:00 am

These images are gorgeous! So soft and delicate and dreamy and lovely.
I’m heading over to Flickr right away to see some more over her work.
Thank you for sharing.
Love your inspiring blog.
6 laura trevey commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:30 am

these are stunning!!
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7 Laura Evans commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:07 am

gorgeous pretty & delicate photographs …
8 Karin A commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:22 am

I love Maria’s photography work, she is one of my favourite contacts on Flickr. Happy to see her work featured here. :)
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9 Georgianna Lane commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am

Oh, wonderful! Maria has been one of my Flickr friends since last summer – she’s a lovely person and I adore seeing her latest images – always breathtaking!
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10 Meredith commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 10:42 am

How beautiful! They do make winter seem more bearable, don’t they? I’ll have to look around and find more of the pretty things of winter right here in my own backyard today.
11 Mindy commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 11:58 am

I really enjoy the first shot, very beautiful.
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12 Katie commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm

So beautiful. Amazing colors.
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13 Penny Patten commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 2:46 pm

These are fabulous! She has an eye for photography.
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14 Ashley commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 3:07 pm

So lovely! Wishing for spring…
15 Katie Stephenson commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm

Uh, yes. I would say this is no amateur. That first one is just stunning, stunning.
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16 The Zhush commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm

These are just breathtaking! Thanks for introducing her to me. Have been reading you amazing blog, for some time now…but I think this may be my first comment!
17 Courtney @ nesting instincts commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm

I can’t believe she thinks she’s an amateur! These are frame-worthy. Thanks for sharing her work.
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18 starletstarlet commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm

Wow, that third one really resonates with me. Incredibly gorg!
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19 Sarah commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Amateur?? yikes! they’re fantastic…really pretty, and obviously Maria is very talented!
20 jamieofalltrades commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:12 am

Gorgeous photos. Really captures the best of each season.
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21 Yasmine commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:20 am

So beautiful and almost fragile…I may start to love winter again…
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22 Melibu commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:03 am

Wow how much I love her work !
So many thanks for this share !
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23 Love Where You Live commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:57 am

What beautiful photography . . . especially love that second image. Thanks for the introduction to her work. cheers, -susan
24 andreia commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 am

We love your blog!
These pictures are unbelievable beautiful!

I hope spring is close!

Congratulations! Andreia
25 kelley@myislandwedding commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 am

just lovely…, makes winter much more bearable!
-kelley
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26 Andy Mathis commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 pm

Those photos are great. Love the bokeh effect.
Way to Go, Maria.
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27 malka commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 pm

Amazing photos, thanks for turning me on to this photographer.
28 Janet Hiltbrand commented:
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm

Beautiful photos! I live in Texas and will be traveling to Sweden this weekend. Will spend a few days in Stockholm. Thanks for sharing!

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