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Thank you for visiting my photostream.. I greatly appreciate your time & comments..

Originally from London.. I now live in the glorious Devon in the south west of England..

I became serious about photography around June 2007.. when I joined a photographic forum.. where I learnt to improve my skills.. but still have a lot to learn..

At the end of March this year (2009).. I became the proud owner of my first dSLR camera.. A canon 50D.. with a EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM & a EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.. I have since purchased a Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1.. and love it..:)

I love East Asian"Oriental" photography as I find it so different from the western style.. especially the abstracts.. as I'm not good at them..

Your welcome to add me as a contact.. but please don't be offended if I do not return the favour.. the reason being I have too many contacts as it is.. and will be reducing my list.. to a more manageable size.. over the next couple of months..

As of now.. I will only comment on those who make the effort to comment on mine.. no matter whether you are a contact at present or not.. as so many don't return the favour.. you know who you are. However should I.. of course see a contacts image when posting to a pool.. I will be more likely to favour my award to them..

Please remember all photo are © protected.. so please mail me if you want to use one.. or if you have any questions..

INTERESTED IN WILDLIFE..?.. Then why not visit.. WILD ABOUT BRITAIN

It's Me.. relaxing.. on the old broken "Clapper Bridge" @ Dartmeet

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Testimonials (8)

j_aubz says:

"Yeah, I agree... Ollie is definitely a good photographer! We love his photos and did really an excellent job! We have been absolutely bowled over by the photographs, they are truly superb.

Thank you also for being so kind and for visiting my streams!
You are a brilliant photographer!"

15th November, 2009
ruth7ang (low gear) says:

"Besides the fact that he's British and a great photographer, what else can I say???
Seriously, Ollie is a great friend you'd have in Flickr. Always there to guide you if you care to ask. He can teach you tricks lol !! A man with a big heart (though it nearly failed him once, but he promised that won't happen again).
I don't have to talk much about his photography skills for you can view them everyday - am his ardent fan.
Way to go and don't you ever change - just love the way you are, my dear.....
All the best, Ollie. Ruth"

23rd June, 2009
Fionn Luk says:

"Ollie is an amazing photographer and a very kind person. Everyday he uploads a picture that just amazes me. He shows us wonderful flowers with beauty in them. It is always a pleasure to see Ollie's shots. Thank you for being such a true Flickr friend.

Keep up the great work!

Fionn"

31st May, 2009
LoraA444 says:

"Ollie has true talent - all you have to do is look at his photostream to see that! Breathtaking shots that make us appreciate the world around us. :)"

15th May, 2009
Bingee says:

"Ollie has the rare virtue of being able to "see" a photograph where most would just walk past the subject..... His landscape photos are stunning. His flower photos are like rainbows of color..... Have a question ? Ollie always answers..... Have a request ? He will always try and help................. It is my pleasure to call Ollie...my friend......"

12th March, 2009
katesmudges~ says:

"It was such a relief when Ollie_57 returned after suffering a cardiac arrest. When I first heard this news, I was shocked and realised how much I enjoyed seeing Ollie's photographs. Most every day, Ollie posts a new photo and it is a treat to see. His range of subject material is vast and every photo gives us a view into how he sees his world. We are all fortunate to have Ollie at Flickr. Stay healthy, my friend and continue to share your lovely photos with us."

19th January, 2009
alicialph says:

"A dear friend that is flexible in many areas of photography. He can just shoot basically anything and often shares landscapes and places that is not known."

13th October, 2008
unlimited inspirations says:

"Photography is about the sharing of daily life.

Photographer is about the attitude of life.

"Ollie_57" is a very generous photographer, has a positive attitude towards photography and to his contacts ( I am so lucky to be on the list).

The IDEA of Ollie's photostream is simple: the simplicity in beauty. You can discover the natural beauty inside the photos, a leisure for you to image the scenery IS in front of you, that's why for everytime I see Ollie's photo, it's like a magic that Ollie is telling me a story.

Ollie is not fixed to one style, because he has an open mind and true heart in life to explore the details, and share the joy with the people around the world. I am so impressed by this, sometimes, photography is not all about "beauty" or "nature", it should be about life, no matter you are in the countryside or big city, "there are always something out there".

That's Ollie, coloring with energy, exploring with enthusiasm, sharing with passion.

You are one of the greatest photograhers on FLICKR."

1st September, 2008