Actively operating as a full time freelance operator, since 2006. Everyday brings it's own set of interesting adventures, coupled with reward which lends well with my own individual style of doing things.
Patrick Allen - aka - RatManDude.
A multidisciplinary Graphic Arts Professional, forever compacting, fine tuning,
and filling the separations which define the "Designer", "Photographer / Digital Retoucher", and oh yes, the "Propeller-Head", all of whom cohesively inhabit
the armor wrapping all my skill sets available, into a well armed package.
Actively photographing my escapades, ensuring delivery matched to, or exceeding, any briefed requirements. Super keen on Aircraft, and Aviation related matters, incl. multiple, solid "Aerial Shoot" success.
That said, I do wish to experience all walks of life, thru the lens. Always welcoming exciting new points of view which are then tried, tested and satisfied, before moving onto the next adventure.
With the adage of being fully adept at assimilating myself into many of the largely contrasting environments, within the oh-so-varied cultures, from Agency to Agency, it is quickly evident that I can, Just Get It Done! • Going a long way toward ensuring Deadlines Are Not Compromised!
Constantly refreshing my creative and technological arsenal, keeping sharp focus on growing demands from multiple perspectives, and remaining informed on advances in software updates, undoubtedly these do in turn fuel future visions toward creating captivating, fit designs. Not to mention, all to often, within the toughest budget constraints, as could be imaginable.
Equally proficient with lens coupled to digital back, and a healthy splash of composition … as am I with keyboard, and that ever elusive "magic wand". This, I keep hidden, in a closely guarded, private location, ever mindful it may only be used on select intervals, in so doing aiding in the creation of unique, captivating, and ever functional designs, time & time again.
My own pressing desire to craft, pixel-perfect, in a painstakingly organized fashion, all the whilst ensuring everything remains sanitized of any of "hiccups", which do try to rise to the occasion, at a moments notice, especially when there just is no more wiggle room!
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Since early 2008 I have been contracted to supply Dreamstime, for international distribution, of my digital image content,
in the form of Royalty Free, Rights Managed, Sell-Thru, and or Editorial licenses.
Unlike most royalty free image sites, the bulk of my images are quite appropriate to South African buyers, as the images are locally captured with a mindset toward providing content that is well suited for both South African users, as well as many international users. My online portfolio at Dreamstime continues to grow, daily. With over 1900 images already accepted through their rigorous validation process. To date I have already registered over 6400 sales, and I look forward to continued sales successes into the future.
Bearing in mind, not all of my images go online at Dreamstime,
as they do only accept certain types of images, and then only those which they believe to be commercially attractive to the bulk of their customer database.
If after you have looked over my portfolio and are not finding the particular content you are seeking, please plug me a quick mail and request it directly. You never know, I may just have exactly what you are seeking, just that it is not online at Dreamstime.