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Sports and Nature with a landscape or two thrown in for good measure.

Vacationing in Florida and want to hit the hot spots on the Gulf Coast, email me (foulball@verizon.net), I can be hired to guide you.
Coming Soon, my new books,,
Life at 400mm.
A photographers guide to Florida's Gulf Coast.
Please observe my rights to all images, My prices are not that high for copies.

www.fastballphotography.com

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Contacts (270)

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I Follow The Light Cynthia Mathre-Thayer
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Wings Over Florida 124 photos, 28 members
Salute the Coot 1,278 photos, 285 members
Official National Geographic Group 305,774 photos, 12,631 members
Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 4,630 photos, 2,369 members
National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Gardens Group 11,271 photos, 959 members
Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 141,334 photos, 10,348 members
Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 179,079 photos, 22,523 members
Fort DeSoto Park 195 photos, 37 members
All Kingfishers 5,877 photos, 814 members
BIG RED, the Reddish Egret of Fort DeSoto 91 photos, 20 members
Klaus Peter (kjpweb) 135 photos, 42 members
Florida Sunrise/Sunsets 480 photos, 81 members
Flickr API 771 photos, 10,568 members
The Nature Conservancy 391,976 photos, 28,287 members
Fabulous Fractalius 10,873 photos, 1,297 members
Outdoor Photo Gear 5,350 photos, 464 members
~Passage to Beauty~ High Quality Only! 12,286 photos, 1,065 members
✿ NATURE's HARMONY - Com 2 (Superior Clarity) 10,879 photos, 1,621 members
Topaz Software 70,990 photos, 4,731 members
Florida Audubon (unofficial) 3,184 photos, 120 members
NestWatchers 725 photos, 221 members
Bird Nerd Herd 7,755 photos, 364 members
Lettuce Lake Park,Tampa,Fl. 440 photos, 12 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 7,438 photos, 792 members
Florida Bird Photography 355 photos, 89 members
Birds heads 9,532 photos, 1,318 members
Birds , Birds Birds 604,441 photos, 26,515 members
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 932,069 photos, 68,469 members
Audubon magazine 2,963 photos, 213 members
☼ The Best of Wildlife & Nature ☼ 25,043 photos, 1,860 members
PopPhoto.com Photo of the Day 10,431 photos, 641 members
S Johnson & Tintinian's Fauna - High Quality Images Only! 38,606 photos, 4,792 members
Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 148,486 photos, 7,808 members
Wild Florida 31,323 photos, 1,194 members
B&H Photo 39,846 photos, 5,543 members
Wildlife Contest Excellence 2 photos, 5 members
♥♥♥♥♥PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLD♥♥♥♥♥ P1/C4 SWEEPER 31,640 photos, 2,870 members
Ding Darling N.W.R Sanibel Island,Florida, Post One,Comment One 806 photos, 159 members
The Genuine Semi Pro Bird Photography Group 12,284 photos, 574 members
Silver Dogbone Group Post 1/Award 2 or More AWARD SWEEPER ACTIVE 30,018 photos, 751 members
WOOF YOU/AWARD Group - You must award 3 or more 35,785 photos, 1,223 members
NATURE by Flickr { P1/A1 } 24,784 photos, 1,619 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 38,073 photos, 1,910 members
Your Best Animal Photo ~~Award 2 25,236 photos, 1,924 members
Professional landscapes 88,519 photos, 5,269 members
Amazing Wildlife Photography ~ Post 1 / Award 3 Winners Posted 12,900 photos, 1,317 members
Waterfowl and Waders -- High Quality 4,170 photos, 320 members
Saltwater 1,907 photos, 136 members
I Like Nature! *Post 1 Comment 2* random sweeps 53,897 photos, 3,788 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 29,171 photos, 3,600 members

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Galleries (6)

Klaus Remembered 17 photos
Skimmers 3 photos
Owls of the World 1 photo
Japan Quake an Tsunami 9 photos
DeSoto Favorite 1 photo

Testimonials (7)

Andrea Westmoreland says:

"It just begs saying that Steve Leach is one of the most helpful and informative photographer friends I know. It never fails that whenever someone needs information or a point in the right direction, whether in photography or not, Steve rises to the occasion with every help he has. I personally have benefitted with some of my most thrilling photos by following Steve's much appreciated advice and directions. Many thanks, Steve."

29th August, 2011
bowtoo says:

"You know that word association game? Say the first thing that comes to you when you hear something?

Well if you said bird photography to me it would be Fastball95.

Fastball95 loves baseball too (how could you tell?), but if you visit his stream you will see that he spends almost every waking moment that he is not working, photographing birds (and baseball :-))

I have known Steve since he started participating in the PCA group on flickr and it has been a privilege. He is always willing to offer tips and critiques and I know if I ever get to go to Florida on a photographic trip he will be the person I'd want to hang out and go on the grand tour with!

Steve is willing to step outside his comfort zone too. He loves to try new things and you'll occasionally see these interspersed with the amazing wildlife images that he produces.

A great contact to have!"

25th September, 2010
Cynmat says:

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve for about 21/2 years now. The entire time I have known Steve, he has remained focused and intent on his goals as a photographer. His intelligence, sense of humor and dedication to helping others are all traits I admire.

His willingness to "play" is one of the things I like about him the best. Lea and I have pretty much trashed a few of his threads with jokes and bad humor, and he plays along :) How cool is that.

Thanks Steve, for your inspiration, your friendship and your tolerance. You are one of flickr's best."

12th January, 2010
Nature Photos by Scott says:

"What a Great Person, Steve will help you with anything, lots of info on shooting in the Tampa Bay area, Great Photographer that doesn't even have photoshop, Great Work Steve.I concider you and friend and keep up the good work..Your Friend Scott"

14th December, 2009
digiTime(photo1nc) says:

"Steve, your photography is really wonderful and inspiring! The wildlife shots are so much more than the typical "perched" shots. They show life! You capture your subjects superbly. Keep shootnem!"

12th December, 2009
Chloë Wojewoda says:

"It's about time I wrote this guy a testimonial!

Fastball is what flickr is made of. His photos are brilliant, and he is an amazing person. He has helped and guided me, and he's been a huge part of my progress as a photographer. He's willing to share his wisdom. And I greatly appreciate that!

The way he captures wildlife is truly amazing. I've never seen anyone. master the art of catching a hawk in mid-flight quite like Fastball has. His macro work is simply breathtaking.

Get to know him. Look at his work. You won't be disappointed, not in the least."

22nd August, 2008
Lita's passions says:

"Steve’s photos awe, amuse and inspire. Some of his landscape shots are enchanting and some of his wildlife shots evoke envy. :)

I love how he brings fun and adventure to his photostream by creating engaging characters and comical tales of both his domestic and wildlife captures.

Steve is a wonderful person who goes out of his way to share his knowledge and offer his avid support. There is no end to Steve’s generosity, wit and humor, and I am blessed by his Flickr friendship."

20th April, 2008