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  cactusmelba says:

  "By FAR, the most interesting and attention grabbing contributor I've ever stumbled across on Flickr.
  
  Please keep it up Phill, you're an inspiration, and the work you do will eventually be RECOGNISED as a major historical body of work.
  
  (book)"

  7th March, 2011

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  Joanna Maria1 says:

  "I agree with everything that has already been said.
  As a teacher in Leeds, I first came across Phill's work looking for source material on Adel Beck. From that time, he has supported me on so many other aspects of old Leeds...photographs, information, videos. His work has brought learning alive to my pupils. For this I cannot thank him enough, without him so much of our history would be lost forever.
  As a painter, though, it is the artistic/visual qualities of his photographs that really get me! The compositions are amazing...the colours, the shapes, the mood, the tones are breathtaking. To me his most recent visit to Sandsend exemplifies these qualities the best. There is true beauty in his photography. Keep up the brilliant work, Phill x"

  2nd August, 2010

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  Black Cat Photos says:

  "Phil’s work is brilliant, for someone like me, born and bred in leeds, his stream is fascinating. His shots show the diversity of hidden leeds and the gems it has to offer. He has a wonderful eye for a photograph! Very cool stream! Luv m xxx"

  21st July, 2010

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  michelepearce says:

  "Always look forward to more of Phills brilliant pictures. Not only is Phill a wonderfully gifted photgrapher, he is also a wise and highly valued friend. :-) x"

  8th July, 2010

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  purplezulu says:

  "There's not much I can say that hasn’t already been said here. Phills' photos are just incredible and the amount of planning and research that goes into his expeditions is worthy of the best documentaries on the Discovery Channel. I have learnt so much about my beloved City of Leeds from Phill, his passion for bringing these forgotten places to life and to document them for the future is worthy of the key to the city in my opinion. Every city needs a Phill D. Thanks mate, you are a star."

  4th November, 2009

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  Gregory'sgirl says:

  "I have never been so voluntarily glued to my computer screen!
  Am hooked! (along with a number of my friends too!)
  Where would we be without the internet?
  The first photos I came across were of Mount St Mary's Church in Leeds. I used to go to this school - the photos are most haunting and very sad in that it's state of neglect of such a beautiful building will never be seen in it's former glory. I never knew photographs of anything but friends and loved ones could be so emotional- Phill seems to capture this and know exactly what to say to describe the moment with so much passion.
  Then he hits me with The International/Olympic pool !-maybe it's because I'm a Leeds lass and spent many hours training and teaching there, why it is so emotional to see somewhere else special to me in it's last days.
  You really deserve all the praise and support you have from your fellow photographers and 'fans'. I didn't realise how much work goes into one of your adventures.Well done to your team too.
  I really do wish you the best of everything for the future and hope your lucky break is in the not too distant horizon.
  Never thought I'd thank a guy for bringing a tear to my eye!
  Keep it up!"

  25th October, 2009

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  katie_alice says:

  "I know he'll blush when he reads this but I think phill_d is a legend ;-)"

  1st August, 2009

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  BigLoada says:

  "Phill has one of the most interesting photostreams I have seen on Flickr. Not only is he a great photographer but I have never known anyone who is so passionate about their history as Phill is.
  All of his photos have great stories and I have a lot of admiration for the way Phill researches and presents the pictures and the history in such an interesting way.
  Phill's underground photography is excellent and he goes to some quite hostile locations which are very challenging places for photography,to bring us these wonderful pictures.
  He has a wicked sense of humour too which comes across in his great write-ups!
  
  Keep it up mate :)"

  23rd February, 2009

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  Tates In New Zealand says:

  "I came across Phills myspace site about the Gildersome hell hole by accident and thought "wow". After seeing his pics on the asylums i was hooked. I love the variety and creativity of his pics and he is always open to the views of people who look at his pics. Well done Phill, keep it up!
  AL"

  8th February, 2009

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  Graham - Mellstrom says:

  "I have come to know Phill.d's photographs as a stunningly compiled set of inspirational images. Phill provides a very interesting narrative and background information to his photographs, which I have come to appreciate and expect as the "norn" . All this is very much appreciated and helps to bring his photographs more Alive!!
  Thanks Phill...keep them comming :)"

  5th December, 2008

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  Richard Brown AKA Ricbro85 says:

  "Phill is good friend very friendly , Takes some wonderful photo of the thing that most people cant see, Phil is a interesting and Astonishing to see is photos taken in the most unsafe area, mucky areas of all, Phills photo are out of this world, Very brave of him to take is DLSR as well
  hope someday to tag along, hope to see more of Phill wonderful inside of unsafe building, Great stuff,"

  15th July, 2008

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  Chris Robertshaw says:

  " I wish to thank phill for his photos and in depth Infomation which has made me more aware of historical buildings and places and started myself on the road of photography."

  13th May, 2008

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  JohnGreyTurner says:

  "This intrepid urban explorer is fast becoming a legend. I am constantly fascinated and amazed by his exploits, and his photographic records of the decay and decrepitude still extant in our cities is wondrous. Truly a master of his trade and we can do little more than commend him to all. Well Done Phill :)"

  13th March, 2008

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  Lady Wulfrun says:

  "Urban exploration, and subterranean-urban exploration… Phill’s photo collection takes us on the most incredible journey, both under and over Leeds, showing us places we could never dream existed, and where only the most experience ‘Urbex’ explorers dare tread. Add to this, Phill’s extensive local knowledge and undying enthusiasm for old Leeds, and it all adds up to one of the most fascinating photostreams on Flickr. Thanks for sharing Phill, and I for one look forward to seeing more of your work.
  
  Claire"

  9th October, 2007

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  .................................................. says:

  "in very short time the council from Leeds has to vote you as a freeman and they have to put a bust of you somewhere ... well i'm not joking i'm just wondering how beautiful are these pics here in order...really is so great the whole stuff...is more than a simple hobby is a serious work...congratulations:)"

  23rd May, 2007

Name:

phill.d

Joined:

August 2006

Hometown:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Currently:

Leeds, England

I am:

Male

Occupation:

Carpenter & Joiner

Website:

phill.d exploration blog spot

Email:

phill_dvsn [at] yahoo.co.uk