tropical.pete's photostream  

I'm from Western Canada and though 48 year old I still try to keep up with the youngsters at sport. I love the outdoors - skiing, hiking, playing Ultimate Disc and Tennis. Love photography and British Columbia in general. Inspired by the 'Beautiful British Columbia' magazine.

I am currently in Saipan, CNMI (a cluster of northern Micronesian islands) trying to make the most of the sunshine and minimal change of season.

I love to take photos of the natural world. Everything from beautiful birds and flowers to creepy bugs and even rocks and clouds (which I adore). I am constantly impressed by the patterns of growth or change wherever I find them, so I'll stop and see if I can take a picture of it. Don't care if I show it in an all revealing manner or if it turns out as an abstract image.

I've got a great pile of film photos from days (and years) gone by that I would love to share someday but for now am happy to get out with my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, EF 75-300mm tele (and a set of extension rings for it), and EFS 18-55mm lenses and shoot whatever moves or sits still for me in and around Micronesia.

I have great experience at learning always. (H,mm, doeas that make sense? - I think so...) I highly appreciate flickr members sharing with the public their terrific photos shot or processed with their own style. They educate me, stimulate my imagination and inspire me in photography and also increase my wide angled views on life.

Keep shooting (pictures) and keep sharing photos and comments. Please send flickr mail - I love to meet and talk with new friends from all over the world.