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Mostly happy, never grumpy, smile alot, work for myself, love my employees.....pretty much perfect.........................
I am an amateur photographer totally in love with the art, but with so much to learn. If and when I retire, I might start a new career within this wonderful art form.
I thank all of the flickr people for everything I learn and I am thankful for the fun of being part of so many groups in this community.
Thank you so much for comments and favorites!
When I favor your photos, I do it so I can have memories.
I often go back and look at the favorites to refresh myself
about certain thought or feelings your photos generated
for me. Beauty is many-sided and esoteric and perfectly
private and in the eye of the beholder.
I love all the photos and more, that I favor.
Also, for those of you that choose not to have photos available for me to view, no profile for me to read, are faceless, predominantly fave photos of little kids or fave mostly tasteless stuff, I will block you if you favor any of my photos.
tollen's favorite photos from other Flickr members (8,882)
Contacts (427)
Groups (50)
- ***LUIZA'S FLOWER GARDEN*** 10,967 photos, 499 members
- Christmas Calendar 2011 22 photos, 38 members
- Christmas Advent Calendar 2010 23 photos, 65 members
- Remembering Noor Banu 153 photos, 194 members
- Snohomish County Living 1,192 photos, 138 members
- Christmas Advent Calendar 2009 21 photos, 88 members
- Flickr Social Club 539,573 photos, 30,563 members
- Fine-ART photos (Invite only) 35,600 photos, 10,590 members
- ***F l o r*** / Admin Invite 6,260 photos, 303 members
- Earth Mosaic 2009 8,112 photos, 2,708 members
- Life's Colourful Canvas Textures / Overlays 338 photos, 295 members
- Ice-Snow-Water-Mountains-Glaciers-Glacial*Pools-EVERYTHING*COLD! 31,283 photos, 2,742 members
- WEIRENAs FlowerFaves(Admin Invite only) 3,643 photos, 478 members
- Super Eco (please tag: SuperEco) 4,265 photos, 520 members
- Flickr Commons 1,122 photos, 1,527 members
- *DREAM 2009-2011* 56,739 photos, 4,104 members
- SILENT LIFE HARMONY&PEACE/COMMENT ON 2! ADMIN-MODERATED 72,528 photos, 4,688 members
- Breathtaking Eye-Catcher 20+fave (Invited only) 5,021 photos, 1,083 members
- PATAGONICA ♥♥ Sube1 ► Premia 2 -♥- Post 1 ► Award 2 69,955 photos, 3,912 members
- Christmas Advent Calendar 2008 19 photos, 76 members
- EMPYREAN Fantasies-ADMIN-INVITE ONLY! 3,587 photos, 337 members
- Heavenly-Italy 1,456 photos, 684 members
- ~New Envy of Flickr!~ Invited Only - Post 1 Comment 2 46,442 photos, 8,526 members
- 08.08.08 161 photos, 288 members
- Flickr 888 5,065 photos, 10,759 members
- The Old Port / Admin Invite 18,690 photos, 1,381 members
- Fine Find! 22,124 photos, 958 members
- Flowers Macro World - Feel free to join us! 186,171 photos, 16,427 members
- Bella's Rainbow Colors 5,908 photos, 512 members
- FLICKR'S EXQUISITE SHOTS (Invite Only! Award 3) 15,717 photos, 5,259 members
- Images On Blue 7,588 photos, 1,979 members
- The Blues! 73,126 photos, 7,815 members
- Breath-Takingly Beautiful(NO PEOPLE!!!) 25,767 photos, 1,510 members
- CITRIT,Best of yours! / Invited shots only/comment 2 / 299,680 photos, 30,214 members
- Ultimate Shot ~Invited Images Only! POST 1/ Comment 1 48,567 photos, 12,183 members
- photophlow 89 photos, 751 members
- Bittersweet 2,142 photos, 203 members
- FlickrCentral 4,819,824 photos, 166,357 members
- ^^Platinum Photography Group^^ ~ High Quality Only 239,227 photos, 31,594 members
- Excellent Photographer Awards ADMIN INVITE only / Post1/ Award3 67,513 photos, 12,780 members
- * Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 15,032 photos, 1,863 members
- Excellence in Fireworks & Pyrotechnics 386 photos, 299 members
- Space Needle 12,708 photos, 2,163 members
- Christmas Advent Calendar 2007 24 photos, 141 members
- Silly owners/ Donos muito idiotas 597 photos, 91 members
- Let there be light! / Faça-se a luz! 12,119 photos, 721 members
- SLR 100/1 ~ Photos of Beauty 6,010 photos, 307 members
- Excellent Flowers 135,443 photos, 7,922 members
- NATURE is LOVELY 110,009 photos, 7,148 members
- Designing Gardens 5,023 photos, 501 members
Testimonials (15)
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gr33ncat says:
"a beautiful spirit
wonderful and colorful array of photos
capturing true beauty in a single click
glad to have found you on here :)"9th March, 2008
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myla kent says:
"Tollen is an absolute sweetheart.
(and I love seeing the world through her eyes)."26th January, 2008
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tintinian says:
"To me tollen is a great and warmhearted friend and a fine photographer. I am proud that she calls me a friend ! She makes her groups bertter thanks to her kindness and her vision in art and photography and she is a great photographer herself..."
7th August, 2007
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Muzzlehatch says:
"When some day I grow up as a photographer, I hope that I'm able to make images as stunning, evocative, and well-crafted as Tollen's. She never fails to impress and delight."
17th April, 2007
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MakingMemories(Deja-Vu photography) says:
"Tollen has to be the sweetest person I know on flickr..she always makes comments that inspire others..Her love for her family and nature shows in her photos..She is absolutely a luv to have for a friend..Thank you so much Tollen for letting me have the honor of being your contact..You are the best girl!!! hugs!!"
4th April, 2007
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Jocelyn_ says:
"Of all the people I've known in my life, few have the magical ability to lift you up by their sheer spriit.
Tollen is one of them."5th February, 2007
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The Pack says:
"Tollen's kind soul is evident in her abundant presence here on Flickr. Her images thrive with the joys of nature and the simple pleasures of life. She has a way of making what is magnificent more real, more tangible. When I see her images it's as if there is no distance between her picture and me. I'm there, feeling the power and beauty and caring in the shot. When I speak of her presence on Flickr, I can not stop with just her images. Her comments have brought me uncountable happiness, and I can always find a smile when I think about her long-distance "love affair" with Mercury. :-) Tollen, you bring happiness to this world, and I always look forward to what's new from you."
27th December, 2006
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greeneyes33748 says:
"Her work is such an inspiration...I just found her recently among so many other "flickr" stars shining so brightly....Tollen you are brilliant~
My friend, I thank you for sharing your creative photos and showing us life is good.....
~peace & love~"2nd December, 2006
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Infinity Rain says:
"Tollen *smiles* A constant joy to be around. The kind of friend you want everyone to be, she tells it like it is, you never have to wonder if she means what she says. If she gives you a compliment....take it, it's meant. She has a wonderful eye for the beauty that is all around us and a beautiful soul that shines through in all her actions. I'm so blessed she is in my life! :)"
10th September, 2006
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My Symbiosis says:
"To me, Tollen represents the best of humanity; her kindness, respect and decency to others is truly inspiring! Tollen was the first person to befriend me when I first joined flickr. Her comments to a shy, very raw amateur photographer, were friendly, upbeat and offered with good humor and cheer, and I began to feel comfortable amidst a group of her friendly contacts, and then grew confident finally enough to start making my own.
I watched how Tollen interacted with others, and I saw this family of flickerites that surrounded her, laughing, smiling, grieving, sad, pensive...all the things that make a family special, and thought, wow, this is an amazing person! How very special to get to know her, how priviledged I am. We clicked immediately, as those who sometimes share a kindredness of soul can, and this feeling continues.
Some of you may know that I created a weekly thread a while ago called the "Friendliest Person of the Week." Many of you will not know that it was Tollen who inspired the thread idea. And as the final selection as admin for that group, I was lucky enough to be able to choose my inspiration and honor her with this small gift of love and respect.
Of course, without question I admire Tollen's photography immensely, not only because she is fantastic at her art, but because I find myself drawn to her images by feelings of the heart expressed unseen by mere vision. To me, that's the very best art has to offer. A sharing of emotion and thus, a sharing of thought.
Thank you Tollen, for sharing."5th September, 2006
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!efatima says:
"Adoooorrrreeee you sooooo much. sooo very much."
27th April, 2006
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Leley says:
"Love HER. Love her work. And she is a true isnpiration to keep on taking pictures. Yes You.. You are..."
7th April, 2006
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ccccssss says:
"you are a good photographer that i very love your shots ,photos. thanks"
29th January, 2006
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Drops of Ruby says:
"i think that tollen got a great talent.
the shot of flowers are so great, romantic ...well in a worf FANTASTIC!! and the cat, oh they are so cute. But all the shots are great:)
thanks a lot :D"20th January, 2006
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Pinklaine says:
"tollen_is a person with such great personality and talent. There is always a unique touch of creativity in all of her masterpieces. On the other side of her...she is sweet, thoughtful and kind...with a generous heart as lovely as a precious gem, and she is one person i will cherished for a lifetime. :o)"
20th January, 2006
- Name:
- Tollen
- Joined:
- July 2005
- I am:
- Female











