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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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Tim Large TA Craft Photography
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I Follow The Light Cynthia Mathre-Thayer
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Wings Over Florida 110 photos, 28 members
Salute the Coot 1,277 photos, 284 members
Official National Geographic Group 304,282 photos, 12,578 members
Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 4,596 photos, 2,358 members
National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Gardens Group 11,210 photos, 955 members
Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 139,804 photos, 10,258 members
Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 178,894 photos, 22,517 members
Fort DeSoto Park 192 photos, 35 members
All Kingfishers 5,822 photos, 811 members
BIG RED, the Reddish Egret of Fort DeSoto 90 photos, 20 members
Klaus Peter (kjpweb) 135 photos, 42 members
Florida Sunrise/Sunsets 477 photos, 79 members
Flickr API 771 photos, 10,552 members
The Nature Conservancy 390,725 photos, 28,242 members
Fabulous Fractalius 10,814 photos, 1,291 members
Outdoor Photo Gear 5,313 photos, 462 members
~Passage to Beauty~ Voting Special Choice Awards 12,254 photos, 1,063 members
✿ NATURE's HARMONY - Com 2 (Superior Clarity) 10,791 photos, 1,620 members
Topaz Software 70,592 photos, 4,724 members
Florida Audubon (unofficial) 3,165 photos, 120 members
NestWatchers 726 photos, 221 members
Bird Nerd Herd 7,747 photos, 356 members
Lettuce Lake Park,Tampa,Fl. 420 photos, 12 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 7,301 photos, 779 members
Florida Bird Photography 355 photos, 89 members
Birds heads 9,535 photos, 1,315 members
Birds , Birds Birds 602,873 photos, 26,489 members
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 930,223 photos, 68,396 members
Audubon magazine 2,839 photos, 207 members
☼ The Best of Wildlife & Nature ☼New Results! 24,896 photos, 1,856 members
PopPhoto.com Photo of the Day 10,269 photos, 637 members
S Johnson & Tintinian's Fauna - High Quality Images Only! 38,248 photos, 4,766 members
Keep your eyes open - Ayez l'oeil - NO PEOPLE - P1A3 - Sweeper 147,965 photos, 7,803 members
Wild Florida 31,173 photos, 1,192 members
B&H Photo 39,780 photos, 5,516 members
Wildlife Contest Excellence 2 photos, 5 members
♥♥♥♥♥PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLD♥♥♥♥♥ P1/C4 SWEEPER 31,711 photos, 2,865 members
Ding Darling N.W.R Sanibel Island,Florida, Post One,Comment One 803 photos, 159 members
The Genuine Semi Pro Bird Photography Group 12,178 photos, 575 members
Silver Dogbone Group Post 1/Award 2 or More AWARD SWEEPER ACTIVE 29,802 photos, 749 members
WOOF YOU/AWARD Group - You must award 3 or more 35,550 photos, 1,219 members
NATURE by Flickr { P1/A1 } 24,500 photos, 1,598 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 37,695 photos, 1,901 members
Your Best Animal Photo ~~Award 2 25,033 photos, 1,918 members
Professional landscapes 88,084 photos, 5,266 members
Amazing Wildlife Photography ~ Post 1 / Award 3 Winners Posted 12,789 photos, 1,312 members
Waterfowl and Waders -- High Quality 4,142 photos, 321 members
Saltwater 1,907 photos, 136 members
I Like The Nature! *Post 1 Comment 2* random sweeps 53,697 photos, 3,779 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 29,059 photos, 3,596 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