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I enjoy Photography. In all forms.
It's not the camera, it's the shooter. Your vision & creativity.

Experimenting with different techniques creates pleasure from the
inconvenience and challenge of taking a picture in that way, and the satisfaction
of using cameras in a way they weren't intended to be used. The knowledge that
you're taking the long scenic route to your results and not the short-cut is rewarding.

So, I say, enjoy the process for what it is, and don't see other photographers
as 'competitors' .

In the end, I believe that it's not the tools you use but what you do with them.
Using a (fill in the blank camera) won't make you a great photographer and
amazing art can be created using the simplest of toys. That's what really counts -
not the method or technology.

I put love and soul into my artwork and that is what's important to me.

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Discover Los Angeles 21,602 photos, 1,134 members
Photography Bay 33,219 photos, 1,905 members
FILM26 105 photos, 143 members
dwta - dYrk wYst texture aRt 1,397 photos, 239 members
I used to be young and listened to this 36 photos, 33 members
Automotive Artistry 4,836 photos, 978 members
The Texture of Things (Animals, Plants, Still Life & Objects) 9,719 photos, 1,568 members
CaraRosePhotos Presets 461 photos, 31 members
HipstaWe - Hipstamatic Photography 8,275 photos, 423 members
Hipstamatic 204,362 photos, 14,274 members
California Landscape Photographer 2,055 photos, 300 members
Los Angeles On Emulsion 5,128 photos, 171 members
Amazing iPhoneography 61,952 photos, 5,274 members
Bodegones en fotografía / Still lifes fotography 19,328 photos, 1,617 members
2011 Mono Lake Night Photography Festival 93 photos, 19 members
Fenced Friday 14,723 photos, 1,595 members
Pictures Of The International Space Station (ISS) 1,286 photos, 370 members
'Roid Week 2011 3,546 photos, 1,380 members
A nod is as good as a wink 551 photos, 74 members
Rollei Redbird 460 photos, 100 members
signs, signs, everywhere a sign... 1,776 photos, 180 members
ToyCamera.com 3,187 photos, 482 members
Photos taken with an Apple iPhone 503,386 photos, 28,124 members
2011 Peep Off 123 photos, 60 members
Monochromatic Month 635 photos, 141 members
*Simply Perfect* / Invited Photos Only 5,747 photos, 1,303 members
$2 Portraits 643 photos, 864 members
Southern California Wildflower Hunters 420 photos, 48 members
Best of Americana 927 photos, 64 members
Salton Sea 6,684 photos, 736 members
Trash Talk Tuesday - Closed until next week! 860 photos, 121 members
Pixel Pinnacle... a place of depth, quality & inspiration 4,973 photos, 461 members
L.A. Times Community 11,473 photos, 801 members
Polaroid Chocolate 2,147 photos, 291 members
Through the Viewfinder 57,594 photos, 6,910 members
Paree Erica's Texture Extravaganza - Ch #11 (Post by Feb 11) 9,066 photos, 1,134 members
Active Assignment Weekly: Jan 23-30:One Letter Only 5,733 photos, 1,353 members
100 Strangers extra bits 403 photos, 53 members
50mm (The original 50mm group) 628,685 photos, 35,185 members
SMOTD Soul Man of the Day: Winner for October! 4,569 photos, 572 members
I Love LA 32,487 photos, 1,086 members
PicADay - Xmas Style 414 photos, 81 members
Film Forward! 28,590 photos, 820 members
Polaroid SX 70 85,887 photos, 7,872 members
THE IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT 67,855 photos, 5,533 members
PX / PZ - Silver Shade Film by The Impossible Project 13,825 photos, 2,183 members
LAist Featured Photos 73,874 photos, 1,785 members
MuLTi MeGa SQuaRe 44,449 photos, 1,264 members
30 Days/Gratitude '10 2,203 photos, 185 members
Photography Critique 2,121 photos, 12,270 members

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Galleries (23)

Testimonials (12)

oybay© says:

"Maureen has the eye. Whether it's a ghost town or auto graveyard, the vision and artistry is seemless. Take the time and peruse this amazing set of photos. You will see what I mean."

21st July, 2011
Karla Pitts says:

"Not only is Maureen a terrifically talented photographer, she is warmly supportive of her flickr contacts and friends. Her comments are always thoughtful and insightful. It is a pleasure to view her world, and a treat to see what she will come up with next."

1st November, 2010
tombarnes20008 will catch up soon says:

"A visit to Maureen's photostream is always an unalloyed pleasure. She treats every subject with respect, but has a sharp eye for whimsy. A keen eye for detail marks all of her work, but she's never repetitive or pedantic. Everything flows naturally from her brain to her camera to the screen in front of you. You could wade into her photostream for days on end and never lose interest."

17th May, 2010
Big Rock Cat says:

"Maureen amazes me. Her images are both artistic and homely, welcoming the eye to explore the colours and the light, and her comments are always warm and supportive.

You share my fascination for classic cars, Maureen, and I am always inspired by your next junk yard session. I am looking forward to meet you in California and I will be honoured to shoot poppy fields with you!"

4th May, 2010
Joebelle says:

"I always look forward to seeing Maureen's latest upload and am never disappointed - I admire her range of subjects and techniques - always looking to learn and thereby providing inspiration for others. One of her greatest abilities is to show the Western United States and Southern California in particular in such an individual and unusual way. I love the desert shots especially."

2nd January, 2010
Anthony Cain © says:

"Maureen, you are one of the first people to comment on a photo I uploaded when I started my flick account. You helped me see that flickr is a bit more than just uploading photos, but a place to learn, share and grow and ask questions. I appreciate so much that you continue to visit my stream and be apart of my life. I respect you as a photographer and love your work. I can certainly testify that you are an exceptional contact and I appreciate you and our flickr relationship. Thank you :-)

Sincerely,
Anthony"

15th December, 2009
Andy Kennelly says:

"Maureen is one of my few Flickr friends that's also from Southern California. She is so creative and it's great to see our city through her eyes. Keep the great work coming!"

4th October, 2009
dawndh says:

"Maureen , you have an exquisite eye and when you turn your camera lens towards your subjects, that eye is expressed in the most incredible way. Some of my favorite images on flickr have been yours. You inspire me every day to be a better photographer. Thank you for that,"

2nd October, 2009
photographicleigh says:

"Maureen Bond has an awesome eye for shooting those things in life that pass most by. She is a master at composition, light, color and processing. I admire her skills and have learned so much from her choices of subjects in her photostream.

Maureen is very generous with her comments and through these comments she has shown things to me in my own photos that perhaps I didn't even see when choosing a particular shot. She is such an inspiration to me and I value her opinion greatly. Maureen is a true jewel in our Flickr neighborhood!"

23rd April, 2009
JenDarling1010 says:

"Maureen was one of my first Flickr contacts, I remember being so blown away by her wonderful talent of taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary! Her rusty, crusty abandoned treasures and storytelling style make her photostream just so fantastic to view and absorb.. Some of my favorites include her gorgeous classic car collection, her photo journalistic shots of Ghost towns, and of course the majestic Napa Valley wine country views. Please take the time to look through her fabulous photostream, she is also a sweet and giving contact who gives the best personal comments, I know she is a real GEM just like her photos : )"

9th March, 2009
~ cindy c says:

"Maureen's work is extraordinary. Her photographs are works of art and one can always find a story within the photos. Each time I visit her photostream, her photos grab my attention right away because of all the rich colors and textures. She is also one of my favorite Flickr friends because she takes the time to visit and comment on others work. : ) I'm a big fan! Brilliant and superb work Maureen, keep it up, I always look forward to your newest uploads."

9th December, 2008
katiemetz says:

"I really enjoy viewing Maureen's photostream. She gravitates towards subjects that I don't normally shoot - like classic cars - but that's one of the reasons I enjoy her work so much. Her shots are always nicely composed and are usually quite colorful. I love it when she goes to the farmers' market! ;)

She is also very generous with her comments about my photos, and she has inspired me to join some groups that I may not have discovered otherwise. I am glad to have Maureen as my Flickr friend."

9th September, 2008