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Elaine Ruckel from California US wrote at February 14, 2012:
Thank you Denis for being a beautiful part of the Oneness on this planet. I have always had a "Ball of Joy" in my belly and when I saw your pictures I thought "My gosh if he could take a photo of my ball of joy that is how it would look.
God Bless you and may your Angels keep you safe. Know you are loved
Love and Joy and Light
Elaine
Rob Wheatley from Somewhere near the edge of the UK wrote at January 5, 2012:
I was watching the first part of your film and thinking "Hey, that was me 10 years ago", I didn't get out in time and subsequently spent the last 9 years recovering from a huge breakdown. You're a huge inspiration, Denis, and as for the photo's..well, just beautiful. All power to you mate and thank you for sharing your story, Robbo.
Melanie Conroy from Melbourne wrote at December 23, 2011:
Thank you so much for sharing your story "ball of light" it was amazing!!!! Your work is amazing!! I might add looks like a lot of fun and is rather rewarding!! I might give it a shot!!!

Hopefully one day I can find my niche in photography that will make me stand out above the rest!!

Good luck with conquering your ball of light all over the world!!!
M.S.de Graaf from Netherlands wrote at November 25, 2011:
Denis You are a true wonderfull artist thank you for brightening my day and my view on life...:)
Jason Milligan from Adelaide wrote at November 10, 2011:
Denis, The way you've created your signature with this incredible concept is genius and inspiring!
Michael Crafter from Flagstaff Hill wrote at November 6, 2011:
Hi Denis, Nice. Some beautiful art here. Inspirational. Would you be able to tell me where the ball of light was taken in the old building surrounded by graffitti please. Just seems the perfect backdrop for a shoot I want to do. Keep up the great work I have saved to my favourite list. Regards and thanks Michael
Peter Horne from Adelaide, South Oz wrote at November 6, 2011:
Truly unique and very beautiful photography, Denis. Wonderful stuff!! Just wondering, have you thought about trying to get more challenging Ball of Light shots, eg in "mid-air" (abseiling under a bridge/tree), in a cave, or better yet, underwater (eg a swimming pool or at Port Noarlunga Reef at night etc)? Very difficult to orchestrate, for sure, but with such innovative skills I am sure you would find a way!! Cheers mate!
Ang from Largs North wrote at November 5, 2011:
Amazing photography. I've recently taken up photography too and totally understand what it brings you. Keep searching ...
Shawn O from United States wrote at November 3, 2011:
Hi Denis,
I'm a college student in a photography class. I am doing a project about light as an active element of a picture and using your pictures as a primary example. Could you send me an email with some really basic information like your birthdate, where your from, and where you live now?

Thank you for the beautiful photos.
Shawn
Paula from London wrote at October 28, 2011:
Hi Denis, Love your work - wish I'd discovered you when I was in Adelaide. Your prints are on my Christmas list! I hope you'll come to London sometime - drop me a line if you do I could make some suggestions for great locations. Paula
Birke from Germany wrote at August 9, 2011:
Hi Denis,
just saw your video and afterwards came looking at all of your photos here - I'm truly amazed, especially by those pictures, where the balls of light are reflected in the water. Am 23 now, but hopefully, in a few years, I'll be able to purchase one:)
Thank you! Best regards from Dresden
Deborah from All over wrote at July 27, 2011:
Denis thank you so much for sharing your story in the film - truly inspirational. Here's a couple of suggestions for other 'balls of light' - the Namib desert in Namibia (specifically Dead vlei) and the dogon escarpment in Mali - I hope you get to go there one day. Wishing you continuing success and sending you my thanks for creating such beauty
Tony from UK wrote at May 2, 2011:
Just watched your short film, excellent story mate, amazing how you turned your life around and your photography is stunning!!!
Eleni Polydorou from Larnaca, Cyprus wrote at May 2, 2011:
Denis your vision is breathtaking and what was exciting for me was your wish to travel and create balls of light in unique landscapes. Well, I look forward to welcoming you to Cyprus and I know exactly where I would take you to create your masterpieces - ancient, mythological landscapes - fields of wild flowers and mountains of pine.
See you soon
Bruce A. Johnson from Saskatoo, Sk, Canada wrote at April 28, 2011:
Well done Denis, both personaly and in photography. I love light painting, not only for myself, but when people go "How the heck did you do that?" I love the part in the video when you get your WR shot. That moment when you know you got it, priceless.
Again, well done.
Julie wrote at April 18, 2011:
Hi Denis
I am an art therapist and artist and have just viewed your doco by Sam on the Art Therapy Blogsite. I'm sure it has all been said by others but your images are very inspiring and beautiful...you have a great eye. It is amazing how people often end up in careers which do not tap into a posiitve form of creativity. My aim when working with the kids at the hospital is to take them somewhere for a time where they can find their centre and have some peace within the invasive and unnatural hospital environment. We do a lot of mandala work based around the circle ...there is a lot written about the form as you probably know. It seems to help them become centred and relaxed.
Best wishes with your work and life.
Julie
Jonathon from Australia wrote at April 3, 2011:
Mate... truly inspiring! Keep up the great work and thanx for telling your story. Made an impact on me, so great to see photography helping people! you are doing amazing stuff! hopefully i might get the chance to try some of this stuff!!

Keep it REAL

God Bless
Chris Powell from Brisbane, Australia wrote at April 2, 2011:
Denis,
I watched your "Ball of Light" short film on Petapixel, and it blew me away. Your photography is absolutely stunning, emotionally inspiring, and coupled with your story, really put me in a fantastic mood. It made me want to go out tonight and do some photography.
Congratulations on breaking away from the alcohol, and I am sure that your life will be SO MUCH more fulfilled, both emotionally and financially because of it.
Good luck to you and wife, and I am sure that this is only just the beginning.
All the best. Chris
Jay Carey from USA-kansas wrote at March 29, 2011:
glad you're on the mend-had same situation as you-keep on.
Jason from California wrote at March 29, 2011:
Truly fantastical, imaginative work that challenges the viewer to contemplate the extraordinary. Loved the accompanying video piece as well.