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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 (20)
Ben Kimball's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,405)
Contacts (297)
Groups (50)
- Big Sur, California 8,198 photos, 1,232 members
- Simply Circles 5,143 photos, 658 members
- New England Photo 31,835 photos, 1,283 members
- Your Very Best 19,294 photos, 1,025 members
- Middle Massachusetts 7,959 photos, 235 members
- Connecticut (read the rules, please) 17,578 photos, 778 members
- Connecticut Trails On Flickr 689 photos, 105 members
- Bar Harbor, Maine USA 778 photos, 117 members
- Amherst, Massachusetts 1,151 photos, 145 members
- Connecticut River 411 photos, 37 members
- Berkshire County, Massachusetts 6,181 photos, 293 members
- Pacific Northwest 211,754 photos, 6,686 members
- New England Waterfalls 2,825 photos, 271 members
- Massachusetts 43,707 photos, 887 members
- Massachusetts Hiking, Skiing, Climbing & Paddling 2,175 photos, 177 members
- Massachusetts Life (Photo & Video) 30,386 photos, 1,117 members
- Strange Worlds 11,229 photos, 607 members
- Northampton, Massachusetts 2,643 photos, 232 members
- Western Massachusetts 10,430 photos, 443 members
- Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts 6,302 photos, 388 members
- Sports Photography 245,459 photos, 19,437 members
- White Mountains of New Hampshire 2,784 photos, 212 members
- California's Bay Area Group 58,336 photos, 3,042 members
- Appalachian Trail 6,969 photos, 697 members
- Cross-country skiing 2,568 photos, 336 members
- U.S. National Parks 95,760 photos, 10,133 members
- Best of U.S. National Parks 5,338 photos, 1,288 members
- Northeast U.S. Hiking, Skiing and Climbing 6,895 photos, 607 members
- Dogs and Nature 3,967 photos, 193 members
- Wedding Photography 184,787 photos, 38,024 members
- lights & skin 4,453 photos, 484 members
- Sunset light 38,005 photos, 7,666 members
- fiddy whores 30,480 photos, 1,302 members
- Rock Photography 96,679 photos, 7,223 members
- Concert Photography 161,224 photos, 30,172 members
- Secret Life of Plants 96,937 photos, 10,808 members
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 130,390 photos, 9,704 members
- Fire Shots 31,369 photos, 8,179 members
- Nature's Power 21,203 photos, 785 members
- Love of the Great Outdoors 50,613 photos, 1,563 members
- zen 56,425 photos, 3,943 members
- A Shot in the Dark 45,571 photos, 2,427 members
- Nature Nerds 18,163 photos, 1,208 members
- Of Me 180,560 photos, 14,054 members
- Live Music Photographs 254,825 photos, 7,742 members
- cycling 50,433 photos, 4,729 members
- Best Viewed Large 116,614 photos, 3,780 members
- F-Stop - Nature, Landscape & Wildlife 18,891 photos, 895 members
- The Nature Preserve 10,033 photos, 759 members
- The Neighborhood Ecologist 6,636 photos, 278 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 (Off Grid in Myanmar) 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