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Mr. Mark's photostream
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"I am a unique individual... just like everybody else."
(From 'I am my Own Best Casual Acquaintance', by Shanti Goldstein, Contemporary Books)
my web site: currently under construction (ya, that's the name)
videos on YouTube
Listen to some of my original music while swimming thru my photostream.
And don't slouch...
Posting my photos on Flickr started primarily as a means to document some of my more recent travels (and a place to stick my photos to save space on my computer!). But attempts at more creative/artistic stuff is trickling in slowly, thanks to the inspirational work of many of my fellow flickr folk.
Previously I worked in a photo studio for 4 years as a printer & doing digital restorations. But I've also learned a thing or two here on Flickr, and am very happy to share ideas with others too. I consider myself an artist (musician 1st, photographer 2nd, other various odds & ends all tied for 3rd), but I currently work as an educator in healh care and am slowly moving towards a career in counselling. I think.
I'll need it.
One group that I admin (not anymore) which I would like to invite people to check out is the
Highly Competitive Flickr 100 Best group. The title is self explanitory.
In November 2005, I started a group called "Before or After" (Not Now), which I think you may find is conceptually a little different from a lot of the groups you'll find on flickr.
Here are 3 more groups I started:
De-Motivators
ipod people
Your Movie Poster
I've been on Flickr since May, 2005. Spring, a good time for new beginnings...
Thanks for dropping by...
create your own visited countries map
or vertaling Duits Nederlands
Cameras I use now (as of Oct 8, 2005 & Dec 26, 2005 respectively) are:
-Pentax P30 SLR (generously dontated by Yawp Barbarian)
-Canon PowerShot A620 (X-Mas gift to myself)
the gear I was using prior to 2005 is not really worth mentioning!
Photos of Mr. Mark (2)
Mr. Mark's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,680)
Contacts (556)
Groups (50)
- The Theater of the Surreal and Fantastic / Invited only /P1/C1 4,975 photos, 566 members
- Banksy 23,202 photos, 21,117 members
- Foto Competition ~ Where Playing Never Stops!! 28,318 photos, 4,719 members
- Flickr 11|11|11 2,297 photos, 3,612 members
- toronto zombie walk 8,354 photos, 338 members
- R.I.P Steve Jobs 675 photos, 380 members
- The Challenge Factory 75,138 photos, 4,464 members
- 10 Million Photos 8,592,538 photos, 62,480 members
- WTF?? 2,414 photos, 87 members
- COLOR BLIND 1,835 photos, 99 members
- Selfportraits and Psychology 20,780 photos, 2,358 members
- Photographer's Choice~Hall of Fame (Invitation) 16,597 photos, 1,727 members
- Jacking Around 4,570 photos, 163 members
- Chariots of Artists (Level 1) : Post 1 / Award 4 114,306 photos, 7,092 members
- totally textures 89,552 photos, 9,133 members
- The Textured Landscape (Painterly Quality Only) 9,729 photos, 1,425 members
- Burning Man! 37,823 photos, 3,688 members
- à travers les brumes 10,995 photos, 1,054 members
- EYE ZOOM ! ESTHETIQUE ! ( INVITE ONLY) 29,427 photos, 4,813 members
- Up!!! 5,204 photos, 265 members
- focusschmocus 13,162 photos, 1,872 members
- LONELY OBJECTS GROUP [POST 1, COMMENT ON 2] add tag to comments! 11,210 photos, 2,204 members
- Your Best Shot 2009 16,374 photos, 20,003 members
- Tom Waits 459 photos, 321 members
- All silhouettes and shadows(P1/A2) 6,787 photos, 911 members
- Top Photography Group ~ Queue Monitored-High Quality Only~ P1/C1 10,950 photos, 2,583 members
- Best VIDEOS on Flickr! 21,083 photos, 6,130 members
- Flickr Photographer Profiles Blog 146 photos, 2,000 members
- ALMOST !! 216 photos, 72 members
- Ernesto 926 photos, 607 members
- 900+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 32 photos, 157 members
- Cuba Photos 15,681 photos, 1,054 members
- *Nature* (2 Comments/Photo W/Code) - SWEEPER ACTIVE!! 322,560 photos, 23,578 members
- Heavenly-Italy 1,484 photos, 679 members
- NinianLif's texture addicts 26,299 photos, 3,737 members
- Decisive Moment 72,317 photos, 17,114 members
- New York City 502,970 photos, 31,206 members
- 6 Photos – SeriesGroup 48,087 photos, 5,530 members
- Challenge Challenge Challenge Themes Daily 841 photos, 1,250 members
- Flickr Challenge Group! 18,455 photos, 5,039 members
- Havana 3,491 photos, 183 members
- "Toronto is where I live" 107,598 photos, 1,997 members
- *THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 743,934 photos, 50,713 members
- Global Village 2 - CLOSED - NO NEW PHOTOS OR NEW MEMBERS! 225,363 photos, 15,176 members
- National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 961,604 photos, 69,361 members
- GROUP FOR LOSERS WHO POST PHOTOS BUT DO NOT GIVE OUT AWARDS 30,614 photos, 2,438 members
- 2007-Your Single Best Shot 415 photos, 992 members
- Best Photo of 2007 488 photos, 948 members
- 800+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 75 photos, 171 members
- 700+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 57 photos, 216 members
Testimonials (8)
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franknorquay says:
"The thing about Mr. Mark is that he is an enigma. No one knows for sure what makes him tick. Be he cuddly or conniving, bemused or bristling, the one they call Mr. will always keep you guessing. Be that as it may, I can tell you a few things I know for sure: Mark is spiritually enlightened. His wit is crafted to the point of absurdity. He is possessed of an almost canine sensuality. And that's good enough for me."
29th August, 2006
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*omnia* says:
"Mark is one of those rare individuals who not only consistently takes great photos, but also offers a lot of encouragement and support to fellow photographers. He is full of suprises, and seems to defy any categorisation. I really admire how resourceful and fresh his approach is, and also am very grateful for all his feedback. Mr Mark's photostream epitomises the phrase ... "watch and learn" :)"
22nd June, 2006
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Z 28 says:
"My brother from another mother. I ALWAYS routed for you man."
25th May, 2006
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l8sunrise says:
"Mr. Mark is one of the greatest people that I've met here on Flickr. He's got a rockin' personality! He's hilar (that's short for hilarious in case you were wondering)! His photos will brighten your day in an instant (I recommend looking at his box head collage! It's so funny! Oh! Also, check out his comic strip!) Did I mention that he is a great guy??? His work is full of character and full of life. After looking through his photos, you will feel as though you have traveled the world with him! Oh, he's a great guy by the way.
You will never have a boring day with Mr. Mark! I consider myself lucky to have met him here on Flickr. Thanks Mr. Mark for being such a great guy! :) You are an inspiration to us all!"7th May, 2006
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Alex Vinter (aka Wam Mosely) says:
"Mr Mark's photos are fantastic, he's also a great bloke to boot.
You'll find some really outstanding stuff in his stream, and you won't regret leaving him a comment, as he's got a fresh personality, and leaves fantastic comments all over the place! :D
Great work Mr Mark!"25th April, 2006
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jamie B says:
"Forever diplomatic in administering Highly Competitive-Flickrs 100 Best he also provides wonderful photos and insightful commentary. Folks like Mr Mark are what make flickr grand."
8th January, 2006
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Yawp Barbarian says:
"Discovery. The bold frontier. Mark's photostream is a wealth of creativity, and exploration of various cultures, travels, and photographic techniques.
Fearless with composition, creative with photoshop, bold and daring in capturing the ordinary moments that surround us. His photos are funny, wickedly awesome, and continually explores different themes, and unique levels of experimentation.
His creativity is constantly evolving and takes the viewer on a wild journey of discovery. A wickedly crazy ride !!!
Simply awesome !!!"7th January, 2006
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Hans Speijer says:
"I just love this guy's photos. Good reviews and good personality. One of the more nice DeleteMe people I know."
8th December, 2005
- Name:
- Mark
- Joined:
- May 2005
- Hometown:
- Montreal
- Currently:
- Toronto, Canada
- I am:
- Male