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Testimonials (117)

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  m.c.square says:

  "Great photos from the Pan de Sal show! Thanks!"

  9th April, 2010

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  flickr_kat says:

  "Hi old friend! Hope you are doing well. Your pics rock!"

  3rd January, 2010

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  ChronologicHostage says:

  "I LOVE THE GC FOUR!"

  30th September, 2009

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  ʇɐɹ-ƃ says:

  "great photography
  love the fish eye lens shots"

  9th September, 2009

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  Battle Of Love <3 says:

  "GC4 Photography inspires me!
  Its nice to look at another persons
  porfolio and just to see how they can be
  related to other peoples photography!
  Thank you GC4 with out i wouldnt have never
  gotten to be inspired by looking at your lovely photos."

  29th July, 2009

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  junkprints says:

  "let's see what hasn't been said? Yeah, the GC Four folks are pretty dope!"

  20th May, 2009

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  {AndreaRenee} says:

  "A beautiful family with amazing talent!!! =D"

  27th March, 2009

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  chelle my belle says:

  "I can't remember if I wrote a testimonial about The GC 4 already? If I haven't, shame on me. They are one of the first contacts I had that I followed regularly. Not only are their shots incredible, unique, full of energy, powerful, and beautifully composed, they are always finding beauty in everyday life! It's so much fun to see! What a coooooooooooool family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are awesome! :)"

  9th March, 2009

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  plastic nico says:

  "the coolest family on flickr with the best work, love the GC4!!"

  27th February, 2009

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  Anti-$ocial butterfly says:

  "A really eclectic mix of images here. I can sense the love of family in their photos and I especially love when they do their X-pro double exposure collaborations. Those are beautiful! Thanks also for your support of my work. Always appreciated!"

  1st February, 2009

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  izzyf-p says:

  "the coolest family ever!"

  20th September, 2008

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  >chercher la femme< says:

  "the undisputed king and queen of xpro film photography"

  10th September, 2008

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  khalidarasul says:

  "I love all of the GC's!! your amazing film photography is super awesome! I love you guys! I'll be going to LA soon, hopefully I see you kids there?!
  never know! keep up the good work gang"

  12th August, 2008

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  Luĭs Eduardo says:

  "Colorful and very strong photographs can be seen on the stream of this extremely talented guy known as GC Four. Don't loose the chance to get involved in this fantastic world, he is just great."

  9th August, 2008

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  Sabrina Banta says:

  "The GC Four have the most incredible photos. Their photostream is full of color, life, and passion. I love all of their photos. They are extremely creative and original. It is a great pleasure looking through their photostream."

  31st July, 2008

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  pamelaklaffke says:

  "the gc four are definitely the first family of lomo fun, and a great inspiration to everyone — with or without kids!"

  18th July, 2008

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  aalexa.jeann says:

  "These shots are so vibrant and unique, and are such a wonderful break from the same old shots! Different techniques and colors come out from this stream, and it's always a treat to go through it!"

  16th July, 2008

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  A Outra Voz says:

  "The GC Four - So, here's the deal:
  You never know who's behind the account. In fact, you don't even think about it! However, some things are for sure: they're a wonderful family and, plus, creativity is guaranteed!
  Most of all: I just love their stylish xpro xperiments!!!
  Keep on, love to see you here!!
  ps- thanks for all the comments & encouragement! :)"

  13th July, 2008

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  flightless bird says:

  "wonderful, inspirational, creative, colorful -- thank you so much for your support on my art and for sharing your lovely creations with me. such a talent"

  26th May, 2008

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  deepsha says:

  "He has the cutest children. His photo stream is a must see! I love his fisheye photos, and especially the ones of precious Arezu. I want to eat her cheeks!!!!!!
  
  =)"

  30th March, 2008

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  pokestuff says:

  "big thumbs up to the GC4 crew"

  14th March, 2008

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  Melvind says:

  "hooray! i've joined the longest testimonial list on Flickr.
  I will say this, and this alone.
  
  GC4 ROCK
  
  [message ends]"

  2nd March, 2008

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  orgutcayli says:

  "i really love this crazy family!
  salute from istanbul.."

  18th February, 2008

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  parashu▲ says:

  "cutest friends on flickr.
  fantastic four!"

  14th February, 2008

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  -gene- says:

  "Shahab brings wicked color and the "UP" to the table every single day in his photos, and I like that - he also cracks me up so much I may have to block him :))"

  1st February, 2008

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  NikonWitch says:

  "Well, if you've read all these testimonial's about this Shahab then you know what an incredible person he is. He's an awesome hubby and Dad to his baby girls. His art is beyond inspiring and colorful. You will leave his stream wanting more...if you can leave it that is!
  
  A political genius in a young age is rare. Very incouraging in this world of stupidity and crap to see Shahab's work.
  
  So, stop reading...and go check out his stuff.
  Then, get off your butt and help out Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) and the Afghan Women’s Mission (AWM). SERIOUSLY!"

  30th January, 2008

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  ICHIRO... says:

  "Definitely has some interesting photos from what I have encountered on my visits to his flickr page..."

  25th January, 2008

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  Armando Alberto says:

  "The GC4 is the coolest family on flickr, if I was their neighbor I'd go hang out with them a lot like Steve Erkle. Cool photos too!"

  22nd January, 2008

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  Ren Rox says:

  "I really like your experiments with cross processing and double exposures and the overall happy colours and feeling. The fisheye typewriter is still one of my favourites. Lovely people too."

  16th January, 2008

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  photogenic™ says:

  "Shahab pretty much has the most beautiful family in the whole wide world. Seriously! I'm truly inspired by his photos and the wonderful bond they all seem to have. I look forward to more!
  - Hanna"

  15th January, 2008

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  formerly venus. says:

  "the colors in shahab's photographs are something out of the wizard oz, his compositions bend your brain and his personality makes it not only easy to get lost in this stream but a pleasure as well. i look forward to seeing his delicious photographs all day long while at work and THANK YOU for being an amazing source of inspiration."

  15th January, 2008

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  Jason Betz says:

  "There are not a lot of photographers that please me day in and day out. GC four is one of the photographers that does. He really has a good eye. Keep up the awesomeness"

  11th January, 2008

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  Fooolintherain says:

  "You are an amazing artist with the right amount of creativity and captivity. I really admire your work my friend and i wish you the best of luck in 2008."

  10th January, 2008

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  Simplemente Viruz says:

  "It's truely enjoyable to see he's work and his family.
  He's talented it's shown in all his shots.
  They're truely unique and wonderful to expirence.
  :D
  Got to keep up the great work.
  The man HAS GREAT TASTE!!!
  an EYE FOR BEAUTY!!!!
  (^___^)"

  8th January, 2008

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  never_never_land says:

  "I always enjoy their work!
  I love this warm friendly family and I wish them all the best."

  7th January, 2008

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  Sebazzo says:

  "اهلاً و سهلاً!
  I know it's not farsi but at least close to your language ;) I just have to reply, too many times I saw your pics and they made me smile. True artists they are, spiced up with a lot of fancy design and cool, iconic subjects. Great to have you here, flickr is richer with you guys! :-)
  سلام"

  20th December, 2007

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  irockthecasbah says:

  "The GC rock! Amazing pictures, insane art, awesome music, lovely people & beautiful family. Thanks for all your wonderful comments and wicked sense of humour. Much love =D"

  18th December, 2007

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  Lilac Madar says:

  "You have a beautiful family and I wish you all good health and happiness. Keep being creative and inspired!"

  13th December, 2007

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  Ross Reyes says:

  "GC Four's photos are a wonderous eclectic mix of Street Art, Family Happenings, Modern Music and the greater L.A./O.C. area....Shahab and Heela seem to be involved in a million different things and ideas, all while raising two adorable little ones..their photos always bring a smile to my face"

  11th December, 2007

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  tinypoems says:

  "To look at GC Four's photostream is like to travel into a bunch of colors and emotions, these pictures are so powerful and at the same time, so simple... you guys make the ordinary things extraordinary! Keep up the awesome (and inspiring) work."

  10th December, 2007

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  photo|ghosia says:

  "The GC Four - A very beautiful family with such a wonderful and colourful photostream! Great work, keep it up!
  
  Ghosia :)"

  5th December, 2007

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  bobby stokes says:

  "i wish my family were this cool....."

  5th December, 2007

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  looking4poetry says:

  "The Fantastic GC4 Crew is yet known to be the best achievement of the American Way Of Life history. So be it ! ^___^ !"

  4th December, 2007

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  AnaideiA says:

  "Wow, after all those nice words from flickr friends that love you, what else can I say? You're great, that's it. All of you (but Mahtab is my favourite, so I give to her a little pink/purple star. Hehehe). Cool people, cool pictures!!
  
  Oh, and thank you, thank you for all your comments and favs!!"

  4th December, 2007

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  photopunx2 says:

  "all of your pics are so vibrant and full of color. excellent images of street art that capture the essence of punk spirit. this is where the revolution happens!"

  3rd December, 2007

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  *ailicec* says:

  "GC Four's pictures are full of life... like a rainbow after the storm. They are a beautiful family made of smiles and happiness! I am glad to meet you good guys... you rock!! :-)"

  22nd November, 2007

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  LittℓeMissOℓive says:

  "Thanks GC four!!
  
  I love all your colorful pics!!.. :D"

  9th November, 2007

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  dearqq says:

  "GCfour 's work full of colour~ i can tell that he's a man with desire and passion in life.
  and he is always so kind to the artist in flickr~
  all i wanna say is~good work GCfour~and keep it!"

  2nd November, 2007

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  exiter™ says:

  "i love coming here to this flickr page and enjoying all the new colors that GC captures in each and every photo! talented photographer, great eye for it :D i'm glad to have met him. his art inspires me to do better! rock on!!"

  1st November, 2007

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  ®Sandra Judith. says:

  "The GC4 has a big talent in the art, and he is a very good person.
  Greetings ^^."

  27th October, 2007

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  meRCHITECT says:

  "I used to check the GC4 photos because they were colorful and creative in that most of their photos had a touch of surrealism. Now, I check their photos because I know they cross-process them + simply because I’m addicted to them!"

  19th October, 2007

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  Sepideh! says:

  "The GC 4 is the coolest, greatest combination ever!
  Artistic, creative, beautiful, kind, loving, social, friendly, humble, ... I could go on and on, supportive, encouraging...Who creates multi-dimentional art works! What more could we all flickrites/human race possibly want?!!
  All the best."

  15th October, 2007

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  -no surprises- says:

  "The GC Four is an inspiration."

  12th October, 2007

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  laszlito says:

  "They are the warmest people in the whole Flickr World Wide I've ever meet. Charming and delicious human beings, generous, funnies, talented and lovely family !
  
  I'm your fan dudes !"

  9th October, 2007

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  Maya Newman says:

  "the fantastic four!!
  beautiful bright fun photos!!!
  I feel happy whenever I visit your photo stream :)"

  2nd October, 2007

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  milkysoldier says:

  "fisheye prince with punky style and a tender eye."

  28th September, 2007

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  Twiggy Tu says:

  "you,too ^^ your pics are colorful and powerful,i like them very much.nice to meet u."

  26th September, 2007

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  * Lorena Alvarez says:

  "*hug* thanks a lot for your encouraging words!!! your art and your beautiful family are an inspiration :)
  
  Lore."

  12th September, 2007

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  Vida Es Muerte says:

  "a great and amazing artist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

  5th September, 2007

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  ~ClevelandAngel says:

  "Amazing human beings in here!! your images and talent profoundly rock on so many levels!! you need to populate this planet with some of you's!!!"

  28th August, 2007

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  lola ... says:

  "I just loooove them (: each photo has got their story and that's.. awesome. You will fall in love with all their stream. Keep on rockin!"

  23rd August, 2007

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  Stick-A-Thing_____S_____ A_____T says:

  "Happy family, happy pictures! A very warm shout out to you!"

  13th August, 2007

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  ehsan maraghechi says:

  "Just lovely family."

  3rd August, 2007

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  iltro says:

  "Every thing about this family is LooOOvely, az khodeshun gerefteh ta aks hashun va kar hashun! (Zadam be takhteh!!!)"

  14th July, 2007

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  lomojunkie71 says:

  "I'm so glad The GC Four and I have become friends. They are an asset to the flickr community and are one of the nicest families. I look forward to comments from them and I am grateful they like my artwork. They always inspire me to get out and shoot more and cross process my film. Every time I look at their photo stream I always see something that catches my eye. It's fun to follow the life of The GC Four and see what new adventure they are up to!"

  4th July, 2007

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  La Negret says:

  "Thank you GC for supporting all this artists, your family is great! Congratulations! :D"

  30th June, 2007

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  stereotopffer says:

  "They [the three(+1)] have a great energy, and sense of beauty in all they do and say, i love all of them!"

  13th June, 2007

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  julesschroom says:

  "Shahab is a true renaissance man. Shahab works his butt off and still manages to be a loving father, husband and the owner of an independent punk-rock record label. He is a good friend and truly the shiznit."

  5th June, 2007

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  Plura Bella says:

  "Warm and wonderful! The GC three (+1) have an unparalleled generosity of spirit! Beautiful images that are a real joy !
  An all time favourite! Big smiles to you!!!!"

  4th June, 2007

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  melinka says:

  "when i see your photos, the baby coming, the family..i get like so peaceful, thinking how sometimes things can be right.
  
  and when i think abt that, make me happy. really.
  
  you photostream is a place to have a rest, to look at the world as a place that is not that bad, and that there's still good people around.
  
  i'm happy for your diet too :)
  
  take care, hope the best for you guys, your beautiful daughter and the baby that is coming (la guaguita de la familia)
  
  so..nothing left to say, a huge hug and thanks for sharing all this with us.
  
  :)"

  1st June, 2007

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  And Soon the Darkness says:

  "The GC Three (+1) epitomise everything that is good and cool about Flickr; amazing photos and wonderful Flickr members, eager to praise and quick to encourage. On top of that, such nice people! Oh, did I mention that the photos are amazing?"

  1st June, 2007

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  .DεMεиTia °x°.- says:

  "THis is my First testimonial.
  and.. WHaT can I say that has not already been said ?!!!!!
  WeLL.. maybe this: ALL we need is Love !!
  Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love !!
  and you guys give soooooooooo much of that !!
  tHx !!!!!!!!!!
  =°ω°="

  30th May, 2007

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  Aleeka dreams.......(pc and internet problems) says:

  "I love this family - they are just awesome! They are an inspiration to us all, I'm sure of that! They represent what Flickr is all about - friendship, life and great photos.
  Shahab, Heela and Mahtab I would love to meet you someday! Keep sharing your life with us, it means so much!"

  25th May, 2007

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  panshipanshi says:

  "The GC guys are my favorite family, because they are not a conventional one! You know, being marry sometimes doesnt let you do things that you enjoyed when you were single, but they do it always and they share it with us in every photo they show. (And of course, to see cute Mahtaby growing is so cool!).
  You'll get lots of fun! This family rocks!!"

  24th May, 2007

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  deconstruct says:

  "The GC3+1 are some of the nicest people I've encountered on flickr. They are full of positive energy and kindness. Beautiful photos and beautiful family!"

  20th May, 2007

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  dogfacedboy says:

  "Lovin' them all 3(+1) Xpro addicted :D"

  18th May, 2007

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  Oℓivia says:

  "You guys have limitless energy for what you do & are nonstop on the colors & cuteness. It's clear to anyone who looks at your photos that the GC Three is a family full of life & love--it shines right through on all of your pictures.
  Thanks for all of your support! :)"

  29th April, 2007

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  ~Mina~ says:

  "Great friends with fun comments and fun pictures to comment on!! Specially Mahtab and her pictures are really cute!! waiting for the next one to come :)!!"

  24th April, 2007

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  JOE MARINARO says:

  "Shahab and Heela are on the top of my "people to meet someday" list.
  So much respect for the sharing, through photos, of their lives and interests!! I know if I lived closer we'd be the best of friends!!!
  Special mention must go to Shahab's parents for having the coolest interior design/collected stuff in their house... I want a tour!!!!
  Great pics, keep 'em comin'!!!"

  24th April, 2007

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  Mishgon says:

  "GC is awesome! She takes great photos and I love 'em. Also I look up to her because she is one of my kind :)"

  23rd April, 2007

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  Pose says:

  "The GC 3 (+1) are the bestest at giving out warm fuzzies and showing snaps that are abound with color and excitement! Peace, and keep on keepin' on! Woot!"

  20th April, 2007

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  Babi_Santander says:

  "A great friend, great artist . His photostream has a wonderful, fantastic and exciting image. Thanks for having me in you list."

  19th April, 2007

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  zire name says:

  "lovely pictures of a young and great family. It's a pleasure to see your many pictures from past and from now.
  Keep up this good and lively thing: -xxx-"

  5th April, 2007

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  MadmàT says:

  "GC three +1 has the most californians photos on flickr ! and i love the yellow tones they have!
  thanks for supporting !"

  31st March, 2007

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  Lorena Alvarez says:

  "Hey!!!
  thanks a lot for all your support. your faves and your nice comments are really appreciated :-)
  
  A big Hug to you all.
  
  Lore."

  30th March, 2007

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  mingA! says:

  "The GC Three (+1) is like a family that always welcomes you in. They bring joy, love, rock and a very nice approach to life in all their comments. And you can taste all that in their photos too."

  28th March, 2007

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  Tim Gillbe says:

  "Always enthusiastic and supporting. Also has some of the best graf photos on flickr too. Keep up the good work."

  26th March, 2007

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  k_bhee says:

  "GC3(+1) is a wonderful flickr friend and a fabulous photographer. Always quick with kind support. And better yet, the pictures are beautiful, colorful, and show an unexpected slice of life."

  25th March, 2007

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  *Marcela* says:

  "Thank you GC family for your all your comments!
  You're the coolest family that i never seen, your kids surelly will be incredible artist and lovely people.
  I love your work, is really amazing.
  Maybe someday you should come to Colombia and make some shots and works here.
  
  Have a nice day and stay in touch, Diana"

  25th March, 2007

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  Coco*laCoquette says:

  "I cannot say anything else!!!! You are lovely and amazing!!!"

  23rd March, 2007

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  Seetwist says:

  "Always great photographs, and especially vibrant Xpro shots. The GC Three (+1) has the ability to take normal objects that most people wouldn't think twice about and turn them into works of art. But seriously, stop changing you icon so much. It messes me up. =)"

  17th March, 2007

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  AWMA says:

  "Your pictures are amazing !!!!"

  15th March, 2007

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  sum girl says:

  "totoro rocks so do these soon to be 4!
  flickr life is more fun with them in it. so thank u for being there:)"

  14th March, 2007

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  dasherz07 says:

  "yeyeeyyy
  congratulations withthe upcoming baby!!!!!
  i think im happier than you are!!!!!!
  you are very nice and always reply to my comments...(how thoughtful of you:^)
  God bless you"

  10th March, 2007

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  LauraKiora says:

  "I love The GC Three (+1)! Photos full of colour, life and love. Perfect!"

  9th March, 2007

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  James Thomas Rowe says:

  "Simply the coolest Punk Rock family on Flickr"

  6th March, 2007

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  a n g e l a . says:

  "all of your photos are so beautiful!!!! :)"

  5th March, 2007

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  Christian Filardo says:

  "GC Three (+1) is a really cool cat. His photos and art capture imagination, love, and caring. He is really nice and seems to be very enthusiastic and supportive of others art. He is rad
  
  Christian GUAR Filardo"

  2nd March, 2007

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  diebmx says:

  "The coolest family under the Californian blue sky.
  I really love the pictures in this space but above all i love the whole concept, mood and philosophy."

  25th February, 2007

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  fulvio_v says:

  "Their beautiful photostream reflects the wonderfulness of their family!
  Congratulations, you rock! :)"

  14th February, 2007

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  Shen Plum says:

  "and thx for having me as well! you guys are awesome!"

  10th February, 2007

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  killingrandall says:

  "for me its quite simple.....The GC Three (+1) define this community through their work and through their interactions....they make flickr work and their work makes flickr better"

  9th February, 2007

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  Sleep75 says:

  "I love the GC three (+1)!
  This is one funky family, with hearts of gold!"

  31st January, 2007

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  sketchySteven says:

  "GC Three (+1) are (or is it "is")....are great (I'm going with "are"), inspirational, and just plain good creative folks. Stop reading this testimonial and go put 'em in your feedreader, chump! That way you won't miss anything in their stream. Keep up the great work GC Three!"

  30th January, 2007

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  Blake C. Himsl Hunter says:

  "This is a great family who are using Flickr to the best of it's possiblities. I also appreciate their comments and their taste in visual arts is great."

  30th January, 2007

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  mat . says:

  "I love the way they see the world. They're such a great family."

  28th January, 2007

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  ! INSPIRE ONE ! says:

  "Much Love to the GC three from the other side of the sphere!"

  26th January, 2007

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  Zobi says:

  "The GC3+1 are Cooler then you!"

  11th January, 2007

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  Asiatica says:

  "Beautiful, sweet, funny, and very talented Family. I've got many favourites of their pics =) they all make me smile and kinda inspire me =) Hello shahab+heela+mahtab+1 --- hope 2 see u guys soon.
  Much love xxx VPZ"

  5th January, 2007

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  Wiretap Studios says:

  "Always enjoy the pics! Much love..."

  28th December, 2006

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  IzzyNomad says:

  "shahab+heela+mahtab are the coolest, cutest family on flickr, who remind me of my own family to boot! awesme photos and awesome art, guys"

  10th December, 2006

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  I'll fight you for that sandwich says:

  "Best punk dad on flickr and he has a quadcam"

  13th November, 2006

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  Darja Bajagić says:

  "i hope once i get married and have children, we even slightly resemble this family! :) even slightly would be enough! so kind, and make me smile with the lovely comments- thanks guys! best wishes."

  10th November, 2006

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  JeauxJ says:

  "Thanks for the add guys!
  Yr family and art is totally rad!!!
  -JX!"

  31st October, 2006

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  Nicole Linde says:

  "it's great to see such an awesome-hip-family of artists shak'n up flickr!"

  18th October, 2006

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  Kourosh Azar says:

  "shahab+heela+mahtab. Perfect example of a cool, loving family! I'm glad to have found you guys, or did you find me? In any case, it's all good!"

  22nd September, 2006

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  a.rud.beth says:

  "i alway enjoy the funny pics of this gorgeous family !
  they've the rigth sense of humour and i'm glad to have them as flickr friends : ) hugs&kisses for shahab+heela+mahtab"

  16th August, 2006

Name:

THE GC 4

Joined:

September 2005

Hometown:

Los Angeles

Occupation:

Record Label

Website:

GC RECORDS