Portraits of a soul

29/10/2019

With the publication of Richard's new book, we are presenting Portraits of a Soul in published form for the first time... We are so excited that this collaboration is growing...
Today, we present the first of the 8 poems included in the book, which can be purchased here :
https://www.yogaphotography.com/store
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The extroverted inward

To master the body
A way to shape emotions
To control the movements
A way to channel feelings

Self-awareness is of need
To be aware of anyone
Navigated by the heart
To Cultivate the inner grace

A self-critic by nature
Comments of the mind
Challenging experiences
Teachers of the soul

A ray of light
Shines on the innermost
When outside's form
Gives grace and harmony

Insisting on freedom
The unique path to peace
Flood light to every corner
It's stillness of the mind
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Poem by Eric Standop
Portrait by Richard Pilnick

07/10/2019

A big moment for our dear photographer, Richard Pilnick, his first book 'Ashtanga Yoga' is released today, a fine art study of the Ashtanga Yoga Method. This book is also the beginning of a new chapter for 'Portraits of a Soul' as we also present for the first time in published form, 8 portraits & 8 Poems... We will share these with you in the coming weeks...
Books can be ordered here |
https://www.yogaphotography.com/store

06/07/2018

Our latest Portrait & Poem, Jean-Paul Lehners, president of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance.
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Messenger in our time.
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Is there a way to stay
Sensitive, receptive and friendly
When practical determination
Leads to personal magnetism.
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Is there a way to stay
Good-hearted, understanding and tactful
When intuitive powers
Can quickly grasp people and situations.
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Is there a way to stay
Diplomatic, enthusiastic and idealistic
When selfless love
Can lead to be hurt by people.
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Stay on your way
Ambassador of goodwill
To find balance between natural compassion
and being an authoritarian.
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Stay on your way
Re-inventor of values
To sell ideas with a love of change
And the strong need for challenges.
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Stay on your way
Committed Initiator
With brilliant mind thriving on new beginnings
A powerful force for the betterment of all.
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The Messenger returned...
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Face reading poem by eric standop | face reader
Portrait by Richard Pilnick | Yoga Photography

21/08/2017

Uniqueness: your portrait - your poem! Photography just one of a kind.

Portraits of a soul is a collaboration by Englich portrait photographer & German Face reader. Eric reads with immense accuracy the life and soul of the faces in Richards portraits, helping to gain a deeper understanding of the ones purpose & true self.

17/08/2017

Amazing article about the Yoga Photgraphy of Richard Pilnick

Richard Pilnick, a yoga photographer who fused his passions for yoga and photography, now shoots celebrity yogis and big campaigns for athleisure brands.

19/05/2017

Ready for the first portrait and face reading poem in Charlotte, NC.

18/05/2017

A moments relaxation before the fun begins in the USA... Eric & Richard will be reunited once again...

14/02/2017

We are very proud to share with you all, our very own photographer, Richard Pilnick, has created a beautiful new website surrounding Yoga
www.yogaphotography.com
Here's Manju Jois, poem by the incredibly talented Eric Standop
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liberation of the rebel
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responsibility is given to those with no desire
authority comes to those who do not ask
voice for those who never learned to speak
an invisible chain for those who seek peace
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leading by example
decisions of strong will
his command is rarely questioned
supremacy is relative to him
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the independent nature
offering sound guidance
providing assistance
though hard to accept help himself
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never hesitating
overcoming restrictions
the journey of sudden events
a lifelong student in the school of the gifted
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free spirit by heart
and master by circumstance
creating a meaningful life
the great liberation
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fight against what you can`t accept
it’s the path of the rebel
change through acceptance
becomes the path of the wise

24/12/2016

A small Christmas gift for you all, one of our latest portraits and poems, part of a series with Yoga Guru's around the world.
We're planning to have more portraits and poems for you in 2017, watch this space...

We, here at Portraits of a soul, wish a wonderful festive period...
Eric & Richard
x

From the Series, 'Guru's, helping us find our inner Guru'. A few months ago I had the absolute pleasure to share a moment with the divine being, Sharon Gannon I am eternally grateful to to the wonderful Karoline Straubinger for making this happen... Traditional hand prints are available, please contact me for info.
Face reading poem by the one and only eric standop | face reader
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growth from within
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when willpower meets wisdom
the world is a task
when responsibility is giving
the people award you a role
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roots are of importance
who wants to be alone
the steadfast energy
a driving force of life
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inspiration we share together
a path we have to walk alone
fulfilled when representing a group
a feeling of the strong head
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the change of mood
a calling of your inner voice
act as a free individual
behold to no one but yourself
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clarity
the surface is for others
deepness
to be explored inside
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keep your inner group together
gathering of masters
you are not alone
but they could be alone with you
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15/07/2016

faces through the eyes of photographer richard pilnick & face reader eric standop

17/04/2016

Latest portrait and poem combo... Enjoy :)
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Path of toil
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Mouth with no voice
But eyes that speak
The silent message
Of an energy leak
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Waited it out as time passed by
Looking at the world with a clouded eye
Is there nothing more in life to give?
A feeling of nothing more in life to live
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As time slips away
Only memories remain
Tears and thoughts
Causing an eternal pain
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A shoulder to cry upon was needed most
But not perceived like he was a ghost
Still struggle is his common soil
He will continue the path of toil
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Path of toil
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Mouth with no voice
But eyes that speak
The silent message
Of an energy leak
•
Waited it out as time passed by
Looking at the world with a clouded eye
Is there nothing more in life to give?
A feeling of nothing more in life to live
•
As time slips away
Only memories remain
Tears and thoughts
Causing an eternal pain
•
A shoulder to cry upon was needed most
But not perceived like he was a ghost
Still struggle is his common soil
He will continue the path of toil
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by eric standop | face reader
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