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UPDATED 5th FEBRUARY 2010

I am here because I love photography and people and enjoy making friends.

Dear Flickr friends, I am not renewing my Pro account as of February 2010 and my contacts are being reduced.

This stream is either earmarked for possible future deletion or will be used less and less. My other Flickr stream is as below, but please read the profile if you wish to add me as a contact - my contact list is restricted to 125 max.

www.flickr.com/people/47044499@N03/

I will also be more selective on photos I comment on as I cannot continue to comment on every upload.
If you have not had comments from me for some time or have been deleted as a contact it is because you have not reciprocated, despite my continued comments over a fair period. Sorry.

PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT RECIPROCAL CONTACTS AND WHO FAVE WITHOUT COMMENT ARE IRRITATING AND WILL BE BLOCKED.

Please don't TAG me because I won't respond. You can always ask if you really want to know more about me.

Finally, my photos are MINE and are Copyright - You are not permitted to take them, but you may ask - I am reasonable. If you steal my photos, remember that you are stealing from yourself. If you don't understand this, that is why you are stealing.

Cameras:

Nikon D80
Nikon D40
Canon A720is

Lenses:

Nikkor 18-55mm VR
Nikkor 55-200mm VR

Nikkor 18-55mm - (Non VR)
Nikkor 50mm f1.8 AF D Prime

Tokina ATX 4,0/12-24mm Pro DX II Nikon with AF Motor

Marumi clear glass lens protectors
Hoya Haze/UV filter/lens protectors
Hoya Circular Polarizing filter

Nikon SB-400 Speedlight flashgun.

(Previous camera was a Canon A75 - retired).

Photos of XPAT in Poland (5)

  • A 2012 positively surprising! by Helena Paixão
  • Feliz Natal // Merry Christmas by Helena Paixão
  • Season Greetings to all my Flickr friends. Night view of Piazza delle Erbe, Verona by presbi
  • Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year to all my Flickr's friends by presbi
  • Just a little bit of snow, more on way ! by godisinusall (CatchingUp4aBit)
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XPAT in Poland's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,937)

  • Pwllderi by keartona
  • All around autumn browns...empty beaches...and I was still looking a days summer by MadonnaJ
  • First light of day by Jean Knowles
  • That's us by Birdman of El Paso
  • The Old Mill by magnum_lady
  • Work Time - Time to Learn by MadonnaJ
  • Icarus 2011 by the44mantis
  • Loch Ossian early morning by the44mantis
  • Stornoway Harbour by the44mantis
  • Close formation by Jesús Garrido
  • Pride of Burgundy - P&O by Gary Shield
  • Furious Severn Sky by AreKev
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Contacts (168)

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Testimonials (8)

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    Richard Roscoe Photography says:

    "Pat is an extremely talented artist and he consistently produces the highest quality work which I admire on a regular basis. Above all he is a great friend and companion which I truly value ... thank you for being mine."

    22nd July, 2009

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    ~♥~Semi Sweet~♥~ Death in the family says:

    "Oooooohh Patrick is one special guy. Although he claims to be a old grump he still manages to make this old grump smile on a daylie basis whether through a wonderful photo or a comment he left on mine or some one elses photo.
    I am blessed he is on my side because I wouldn't want to see it any other way.
    Please take sometime and get to know one of my Favorite people here on Flickr, You will be happy you did ....(I am).

    So Patrick this is from your American Friend who would LOVE to buy you a bucket of K.F.C and watch some Conan all night long ;o) hehe.

    HERE IS TOO YOU!!!!!

    it is a TRUE HONOR to be your friend."

    13th May, 2009

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    Peter Laurent says:

    "Pat sends us through his daily life, documenting the ordinary, day to day business of the pleasant rural towns of Poland. Perhaps a researcher may come across them in 1000 years and see how we lived and....were "there""

    8th May, 2009

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    Angie is Arlo says:

    "Despite being so BUSY (joking) and so very popular on Flickr (not joking), Pat always makes time to visit my stream and give encouragement and witty remarks.

    His wry sense of humor, wonderful banter with Haribo, and of course, astounding photography are always a bright spot in my day.

    The nation of Poland should pay him as their official tourist bureau, since his photos have made me hope to visit that country some day."

    2nd June, 2008

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    Motive - / - Roy M. says:

    "Aside from being an amazing photographer and having a fantastic eye and humour, Patrick, is such a kind and dear flickr friend. Thank you for having me as a contact and for all your nice and encouraging comments! Having Patrick as a contact is one of Flickr's best rewards."

    1st April, 2008

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    lorytravelforever (lost)༽♥ॐ says:

    "Vorrei far capire a tutti che persone speciale è XPAT! Posso dire che ho un vero amico in più. Se guardiamo le sue foto, potremmo coglierne la vera essenza: spiritoso, simpatico, amante della natura e dei piaceri della vita e poi traspare l'amore per la sua Polonia. Grazie XPat per essere uno di noi, ma soprattutto l'amico di penna numero uno! La tua sirena."

    21st January, 2008

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    Haribo's Photos says:

    "I've come to know Patrick as a warm, friendly, humorous refugee from Sa'fend, now living deliriously happily with his lady love in Poland. His sense of humour knows no bounds and is one of the few who can chuckle at himself. I'm proud to call him a friend and look forward to many years of banter. Sa'fend will always welcome him back! But he's far too sensible for that."

    29th December, 2007

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    Victor Keech says:

    "Patrick is undoubtedly an artist, as much with pen, paints and paper as with the camera. The corner of Poland, Patrick now calls home, is blessed with great natural beauty and will undoubtedly inspire the telling of its whole story in time."

    27th December, 2007

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December 2007
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