By profession I am a CPA and that pays the bills. I will always be a Marine since earning the Eagle Globe and Anchor had such an impact on my life. I love photography and I wish I had formal training but practice and experience will have to do for now. My friend Andrea Christensen keeps me on my toes with all things photographic. I have found a real interest in jumping pictures for a variety of reasons and now that I have met Mike Hedge and Lauren Randolph, I have set even higher goals to capture the "perfect" jump shot. BTW I really admire their work.

If you are taking the time to read this, thank you, I hope you consider me for a contact. I've seen so much great photography on Flickr and I know there's a lot I miss. I always appreciate a face with a name like most of us on Flickr, so lose the creepy gray blanked out buddy icon so we can be friends. Many of my contacts I consider personal friends even though we haven't met and I hope you have the same experience on Flickr.

Comments and suggestions to improve my work are welcomed with open arms. I was stuck in tax and accounting classes in college and missed out on the artsy creative stuff so feel free to guide me :)

Photos of Flickr_Rick (369)

  • I feel famous. by Flickr_Rick
  • I ♥ by leezzaah
  • FollowFriday 1/27/12 by pikespice
  • My heart is now content. by starling bird
  • Day 4/365 by starling bird
  • barn jump.... by { twomermaids }
  • Why stay on the ground when you have a choice. by Flickr_Rick
  • For RIck..... by { twomermaids }
  • FollowFriday 1/20/12 by pikespice
  • Utah Still Smokin the Competition by red *
  • dear flickr rick...... by 6ftmama
  • Harley Davidson Photo shoot for RED by { twomermaids }
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  • Day 31 You Again | Last day! Not saying goodbye, just saying. | #janphotoaday by solcookie
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  • facedown tuesday by red *
  • Face Down Surfing by Notkalvin
  • Hit the (Dirt) Road by andthatswhenIsnapped!
  • Daydream Believer by Flооd
  • by finchymouse
  • Thought I'd join the FDT clan.... by charlottehbest
  • January 2012 by *emeraldgirl*
  • Approaching storm by David Callaby
  • Carolina Jumps by StormPedroLopes
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Testimonials (6)

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    .:AnnetteB:. says:

    "What can I say about Rick beside's how amazing awesome he is! His stream never fails to make me laugh out loud and make me smile from ear to ear sometimes *scream like a little girl ;)*. His jump shot's scream happiness and fun... he inspired me to do a few self portraits jumping and who would have known how fun it would be and now I'm a bit addicted :). Thank you Rick for making Flickr alive with your amazing and creative photo's. Don't forget we still need to do our jump shot together!"

    24th September, 2011

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    Beautifullybroken18 says:

    "How in the WORLD do you only have 4 Testimonials that is just crazy you should have WAY MORE!! Well Mr. Rick I have to say you are one of my favorite photographers. Your jumping pictures are just soooo amazing you capture them so well and aside from that you photograph other things which is just amazing!! I always love getting comments from you they make me so happy. I am so glad I am able to see the beautiful work you capture on camera."

    25th February, 2011

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    pikespice says:

    "Rick is truly one of the nicest souls on Flickr. He's quick to offer encouraging comments to his friends' photos and we definitely appreciate him as a contact. As far as HIS photostream goes, well, you've seen it. He has magnificent work with models (including himself... yeah, Rick, I just called you a model! lol) willing to put up with his weirdly unique ideas revolving around the jump. Rick rules."

    18th January, 2011

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    yogurt with sprinkles. says:

    "I've always loved jump shots and Rick takes THE BEST. I've learned from experience jump shots are pretty difficult to take, and Rick's are always BRILLIANT. I look up to him and I hope someday I'll be as good as he is! He's definitely one of my favourite flickr contacts because whenever he uploads a photo I know it'll be fun and original. I hope he keeps on doing whatever he's doing because it ROCKS! :D"

    3rd January, 2011

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    *emeraldgirl* says:

    "There are no real words to describe the affection the world of Flickr has for Rick. His photos bring a smile to your face - instantly. His warmth of character and infectious love of life are revealed in every jump shot he takes whether he is the subject or not. He is funny, supportive and encourages his friends creativity with a good dose of teasing.
    His humble opinion of his own talent is endearing but off the mark. He is a technically strong photographer and has a creative soul that is in every one of his images.
    Flickr is a better place with Rick in it. My world is a better place because of Rick - he's one of a kind and a great friend."

    13th December, 2010

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    laaaurenicole says:

    "How do you not have any testimonials?! i was wrong if i thought i was the only one who loved jumping pictures! I LOVE ALL YOUR JUMPING PHOTOS! =) they're such fun shots! I'm always checkin up on your stream... that is filled with fun, creative, amazing quality shots! =)"

    4th November, 2010

Name:
Rick Smith
Joined:
June 2009
Hometown:
Salt Lake City
Currently:
Salt Lake City, USA
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
CPA