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Ben Kimball's photostream
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it's all pretty absurd. none of it to be taken too seriously.
"So let that be a lesson to you, to never teach lessons." Come on!
disclaimer: 99% of what I say on my own stream is pure joking around. I try to reduce that number when commenting on others' images, but sometimes it's not 100% clear. When in doubt, please assume I'm 97% kidding. My worst fear is someone thinking I'm being mean when I'm just trying to be humorous!
I often (but not *always*) try to post my images so that there's at least some kind of visual link from one to the next. A shared angle, a line, a curve, a color, a crop, a theme, a shape. Maybe a little bit like an editor deciding where to place a scene cut in a movie. This may diminish over time. I also have a tendency to abuse parentheticals (but I don't care).
If you would like to use any of my images, please ask. Thanks :o)
I'm an admin for a couple of small flickr groups:
Please follow the link below if interested in seeing some of the nature photos I've taken for the NH Natural Heritage Bureau - (see especially the natural communities photo guide and Visiting New Hampshire's Biodiversity pages).
www.nhnaturalheritage.org
Photos of Ben Kimball (24)
Ben Kimball's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,466)
Contacts (298)
Groups (50)
- Pollution 2,156 photos, 663 members
- The Golden Isles, Georgia 280 photos, 53 members
- Block Island 1,338 photos, 150 members
- Atlantic Ocean 10,902 photos, 797 members
- coffee addicts 18,195 photos, 3,608 members
- Backpacking 13,356 photos, 1,495 members
- Anything But Monkeys! 19,072 photos, 334 members
- Landscape Exhibition 17,306 photos, 6,191 members
- Georgia On My Mind 33,208 photos, 1,116 members
- Georgia 43,990 photos, 1,451 members
- Dive! 1,305 photos, 245 members
- Cumberland Island 614 photos, 96 members
- The Trustees of Reservations of Massachusetts 729 photos, 134 members
- Nikon COOLPIX AW100 656 photos, 133 members
- STFU. 92 photos, 20 members
- Big Sur, California 8,625 photos, 1,285 members
- Simply Circles 5,271 photos, 667 members
- New England Photo 34,472 photos, 1,329 members
- Your Very Best 22,900 photos, 1,155 members
- Middle Massachusetts 8,242 photos, 238 members
- Connecticut 18,647 photos, 792 members
- Connecticut Trails On Flickr 753 photos, 109 members
- Amherst, Massachusetts 1,174 photos, 146 members
- Connecticut River 443 photos, 42 members
- Berkshire County, Massachusetts 6,365 photos, 300 members
- Pacific Northwest 224,495 photos, 6,867 members
- New England Waterfalls 2,938 photos, 280 members
- Massachusetts Hiking, Skiing, Climbing & Paddling 2,215 photos, 181 members
- Strange Worlds 11,678 photos, 602 members
- Northampton, Massachusetts 2,775 photos, 236 members
- Western Massachusetts 10,539 photos, 459 members
- Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts 6,385 photos, 397 members
- Sports Photography 260,904 photos, 20,544 members
- California's Bay Area Group 61,191 photos, 3,107 members
- Appalachian Trail 7,057 photos, 712 members
- Cross-country skiing 2,656 photos, 346 members
- U.S. National Parks 100,627 photos, 10,564 members
- Best of U.S. National Parks 5,943 photos, 1,380 members
- Northeast U.S. Hiking, Skiing and Climbing 7,068 photos, 617 members
- Dogs and Nature 4,058 photos, 193 members
- Wedding Photography 192,555 photos, 39,571 members
- lights & skin 4,656 photos, 486 members
- Sunset light 39,946 photos, 8,483 members
- fiddy whores 31,052 photos, 1,295 members
- Rock Photography 101,452 photos, 7,397 members
- Concert Photography 166,486 photos, 31,019 members
- Secret Life of Plants 101,374 photos, 11,135 members
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 160,752 photos, 11,425 members
- Fire Shots 32,046 photos, 8,287 members
- Nature's Power 23,553 photos, 851 members
Galleries (2)
- Triathlon 18 photos
- Mount Desert Island 11 photos
Testimonials (8)
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thru jens eyes says:
"love ben....you just have to love ben!
i do :)
not only is he pretty darn technically savvy w/his way cool camera, he takes shots with feeling. he matches up shots w/emotions which make the already amazing shots that much more powerful.
and sense of humor....well, ben's got that in aces.
but mostly ben's got a heart of gold and i'm absolutely honored to be one of those people that's gotten to know that.
he is one of my very favorite people.
smart, talented, funny and all around great guy.
to use one of his own terms....ben is "the bees knees". ;)"14th June, 2010
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Katrin Ray says:
"Ben’s photography is bright, thought-provoking, clever, creative and very environmentally friendly! From breathtaking landscapes of North America to the smallest things, his photo-works are always alluring with fresh ideas, search of wisdom, his charisma and humor. Sometimes he writes essays to accompany his pictures and I must say he has a way with word as well! Love reading his essays no less than see his photos. On top of that, through his entire stream we see that he is leading a healthy style of life, he’s sporty, clever, funny, intelligent and all around the best guy! :-)
I wanted to write this testimonial for long time, but frankly waited for good opportunity moment… and here it is – Happy Birthday, dear Ben! May all your dreams come true! Wishing you all the very best, man Ben! Keep creating, searching, hiking and producing these wonderful photos and writings!
Sincerely,
~Katrin~"3rd November, 2009
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Peter Brake says:
"Not only does Ben possess the gift of eloquent and articulate communication, but also his sense of humor (notice how I left the Canadian 'u' out of that word) leaves one holding their belly in acute pains brought on by laughter. Quick witted and sharp tongued (well, you have to be in order to appreciate the wise commentary of Arrested Development), Ben also has a tremendous ability to empathize and sympathize with those around him…a sign of a truly special individual.
As for his photographic ability? Well, that just speaks for itself. Check out his photo stream…you will not be disappointed."7th March, 2009
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alwayscanadian says:
"What can I say about BK?
He lives in a blue state.
He was personally responsible for Obama winning the election.
He runs marathons.
He is a charter member of the polar bear swimming club.
And he takes freakin good pictures (for an American.)
PeAcE
~AC"6th November, 2008
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flightless bird says:
"Ben is wonderful. I sat here for five minutes trying to think of better ways to explain it, but i can't. go look at his stream, you'll get addicted."
4th September, 2008
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michaelteter says:
"Ben's a talented photographer with a love of the outdoors, and when you combine this with his dorky sense of humor, you have a winner! (Or was that weiner...Oh well)"
2nd July, 2008
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laurie strode says:
"I have known Ben Kimball since 1865( we celebrated the North's victory together over a tub of Moonshine) and I therefore feel most qualified to write a testimonial for him. In short, Ben is a real son of a bitch. Just kidding. He is however, aside from being a really great photographer-I mean seriously Ben when the hell did that happen- the best finger with a razor blade in it drawer EVER! Hands down. So, if you have found yourself impressed with his photos, trust me, you haven't seen anything. He also likes wildflowers- alot and nearly killed me once for alerting three cute girls on a hiking trail to this tidbit.
So, in conclusion, Ben is great and he should be taking pictures for National Geographic. What the hell, Ben? Get on with it!"8th May, 2008
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Mark Griffith says:
"You know Ben deserves a testimonial. So I am writing one, and not just to write one, but because Ben's a nice guy , whimsical with a great photographic eye. Somehow, somewhere in the Flickrverse I wandered across his stream, contact ensued and I've been watching his stream ever since. I look forward to his photo exploits."
6th May, 2008
- Name:
- Ben
- Joined:
- October 2007
- Hometown:
- Northeast Harbor, Maine
- Currently:
- Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- conservation