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My father always wanted to be a National Geographic photographer. He taught me B&W photography and darkroom techniques. I’ve always been drawn to colors and patterns, and now enjoy nature, landscapes and night photography. Whether bike riding, walking, out for a Sunday drive or visiting with friends, there’s a camera at my side. Spontaneous shots are the norm but planned picture taking is becoming more common; one weekend I’ll checkout an area then when the weather, lighting and season are right go back for the shots. But I must admit that many times when I turn around I’ll see a better shot than the one I planned and just took. Guess you would say I’m an advanced amateur film photographer who is now getting into digital and one-day would like to retire and make photography more of a second profession.
Viewing the pictures on Flickr and chatting with contacts has been enlightening. There are many talented people in the Flickr world and seeing their works is inspiring and educating. Many of my personal favorite photographers are on my Contacts list. Some are great photographers and some are great artist with cameras; I want to become both.
Paint Shop Pro X2, Photo Shop, Lightroom and PhotoMatix techniques are very different from darkroom techniques… a lot to learn. I’m in awe of what some folks create on their computer.
I'm a member of several local photo clubs and like learning from more accomplished photographers and teaching when I can.
**Please do not download, edit, re-post or use any of the images in my stream without first receiving permission. All works are copyrighted ©2007-2010 J Ervin, DBA: LightPipe Studios and J Ervin Photography.
Places I've been, including 43 of the USA:
visited 9 states (4%)Create your own visited map of The World or determine the next president
Light_Rider's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,100)
Contacts (272)
Groups (50)
- Marine Mammals 17,337 photos, 2,254 members
- Whales 7,820 photos, 1,961 members
- LIZA'S Enchanting PHOTO-GARDEN!! (INVITED Only!) 36,669 photos, 6,578 members
- ANIMALS Art-Gallery !! "INVITED Only !!" - AWARD on 2. 13,984 photos, 2,207 members
- South Coast Photography Meet Up 973 photos, 94 members
- MIssion Viejo Photography Club 306 photos, 23 members
- OC STROBIST (Orange County, CA) 3,112 photos, 371 members
- Joshua Tree National Park 6,932 photos, 1,067 members
- Universe of Nature (P.1 / 5 GIVE)[NO People]SWEEPER ACTIVE! 204,620 photos, 18,648 members
- Favorites: 40 4,648 photos, 3,063 members
- Views: 700 15,984 photos, 7,356 members
- Views: 800 11,864 photos, 6,824 members
- Views: 900 8,822 photos, 6,055 members
- Views: 1500 3,956 photos, 4,141 members
- Views: 1250 4,317 photos, 3,189 members
- Views: 1000 18,106 photos, 10,644 members
- ! bLURRy & HAzY bACKgrOUNDs ! [ Must Awd 2 ! ] 8,623 photos, 409 members
- The Lonesome Tree 13,317 photos, 1,752 members
- B&W Diamond Awards (Post 1, Award 5)-B&W Only - No Frames!! 162,265 photos, 16,336 members
- Beauty is Monochromatic. p1/a2 contest winners announced 27,185 photos, 1,564 members
- Nature Poetry (Invited Photos Only) p1 ~ c 3 4,507 photos, 1,031 members
- NATURE'S PRIME (post 1 award 4) Contest: RED Cardinals ~ ENTER 202,522 photos, 14,168 members
- Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma, Pala, California 208 photos, 17 members
- The Amazing Photos/post 1 - comment 3 / strictly sweeper 18,736 photos, 2,498 members
- Antelope Canyon 3,966 photos, 806 members
- Planet Photo (Post 1 - Comment 2 please) 23,799 photos, 2,277 members
- North American Nature & Wildlife Photography 39,911 photos, 1,143 members
- The Best Capture ~Post 1 & Award 2~ 10,442 photos, 863 members
- Flickr Classique *Invited Images ONLY* Post 1 Award 3. 13,653 photos, 4,108 members
- Ultimate Shot ~Invited Images Only! POST 1/ Comment 1 48,428 photos, 12,149 members
- Point of View (Admin. Invite) Post 1-Award 1 28,783 photos, 2,040 members
- ** The Envy of Photoshop & Photoart! [invited ONLY](P1/A1) 10,223 photos, 1,370 members
- Seasons’ Magic - Post 1 /Award 2 - Be Irish 23,392 photos, 3,180 members
- **THE BEST VISIONS** ( Post 01, Award 03 ) 142,528 photos, 7,121 members
- MONARCH BUTTERFLIES (Only) - SWEEPER ACTIVE! P1/C2 934 photos, 898 members
- "Winged Wonders"-- Birds Only-- Invite Only (Post 1, Award 2) 38,163 photos, 4,689 members
- Scarlet Sunday! (ash cloud free since... well, a few days ago) 5,827 photos, 1,469 members
- Dragon Dagger Awards **Admin Invite Only** Please Read Important 60,668 photos, 8,188 members
- NATURE'S - CREATIONS post 1/award 2 93,583 photos, 5,252 members
- Rational Animals (Please Tag AR1) 9,141 photos, 1,131 members
- Addicted to Flickr (Quality images only!+Comment3) 58,450 photos, 7,219 members
- KOOL PIX 2,066 photos, 443 members
- Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 1 (p1/a5) 268,797 photos, 17,200 members
- VosPlusBellesPhotos (Invite only) 87,152 photos, 4,425 members
- *****FROM MY LENS***** 279,691 photos, 8,461 members
- Feathers+Beaks=Birds (P2 / C2) 99,740 photos, 6,500 members
- Birds of Prey (incl owls) 83,019 photos, 8,157 members
- Distinguished Raptors (P1-A1) 10,643 photos, 678 members
- ♥ THE LOVE SHACK♥ -- Post 1 Award 2 37,230 photos, 3,264 members
- *Four Seasons*(Post 2, Comment 5)Four Seasons image only! 34,179 photos, 3,626 members
Testimonials (2)
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mozartme says:
"I love light-Rider photography...he is one of my favorite photographers in flickr..very sensitive and amazing person...thanks for sharing you wonderful work with us!!!!"
27th April, 2008
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retzcare says:
"Light_Rider is a great photographer. Although new to digital, his skills as an experienced film photographer is pretty obvious in his works. His city scapes are amazingly beautiful. It reveals the beauty of Long Beach not so commonly seen by most individual. Take the time to visit his photostream and you will be awed by his photographs."
4th March, 2008
- Name:
- J Ervin
- Joined:
- January 2008
- I am:
- Male and Single
- Occupation:
- Electronics Advanced Development











