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Ducatirider -'s photostream
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I'm English but live most of my time in German. When I'm not there am in Devon, England and love both countries equally but for different reasons.
I love photography and art in general therefore, have a very eclectic photostream. I generally post non commercial photos here on Flickr as a creative outlet, so there maybe a couple of trail and error monsters in my stream, try not hold them against me. And because I say "non-comercial" that doesn't mean you can use them without my permission!
My true passion though is documentary or street photography; although I don't get the time to practice this art to much these days. My most popular set is: Northern Ireland 1986-87 - feel free to comment on it.
To new contacts: I thin out my contacts list every now and then because I hate one-sided relationships. I always try to comment on my contacts photos, if they don't reciprocate, the're history, sorry for the bluntness but that's not what Flickr is about.
My best quote is:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather skidding sideways, Chardonnay in one hand, strawberries in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming, WOO HOO! What a Ride!" Enough said

www.paulcrispinphotography.com
Please Visit My Blog to read the stories behind the photos and more.


Ducatirider -'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,095)
Contacts (436)
Groups (50)
- Global Photojournalism; Politics, News, Protest, and Culture 130,459 photos, 9,708 members
- My Gear and Me #4 - Silver Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 58,608 photos, 5,031 members
- FlickrDuel ALPHA Contests 4,844 photos, 921 members
- Triple Nice Shot! ~ Level 3 ~ Invite Only ~ New Contest ~ P1 A5 20,336 photos, 2,968 members
- Doubly Nice Shot! ~ Level 2 ~ Invite Only ~ P1 / A5 ~ 44,573 photos, 5,300 members
- BLACK+WHITE=[AWARD]-post1 award3 before u-JOIN CONTEST! 41,587 photos, 3,676 members
- My Gear and Me #3 - Bronze Selection (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 79,125 photos, 5,909 members
- Art Mix ♠3-COMMENTS, Please!!! ♠ 28,197 photos, 1,561 members
- Security Forces in Northern Ireland 497 photos, 53 members
- Old Belfast and Northern Ireland - Photographs taken before 2000 1,262 photos, 166 members
- StreetPhoto 434,295 photos, 14,964 members
- Wedding Photography 184,793 photos, 38,024 members
- Wedding Photographers 116,252 photos, 13,410 members
- My Gear and Me #2 - Premium (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 117,033 photos, 7,508 members
- MEDAL SHOTS - Post 1 / Award 1 15,247 photos, 1,088 members
- My Gear and Me #1 - (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper is ON 319,600 photos, 13,017 members
- Flickr Silver Award, Level 2 ~ Post 1, Award 5. Invite Only. 164,773 photos, 12,988 members
- Flickr Duel - MONO 10+ contest results (Invited winners) 1,543 photos, 492 members
- Black & White Passion (P1/A3) 196,763 photos, 10,360 members
- Flickr-Fotografen- Deutschland 329,507 photos, 7,750 members
- **HARMONY**(Post 1-Comment 3) 283,739 photos, 11,261 members
- *Artist of the Year* Level 2 ~ P1/-A5 ~ Invite Only 66,661 photos, 7,937 members
- *Music To My Eyes* ~~ 7 Levels ~~ Active Sweeper ! ~~ P1 A5 ~~~ 634,791 photos, 24,995 members
- Flickr Bronze Award, Level 1 ~ Post 1, Award 5. 641,655 photos, 33,164 members
- Nice Shot! ~ 7 Levels ~ P1 A5 ~ Sweeper Active 288,621 photos, 16,771 members
- Good, Poor or Indifferent? (Post 1 rate the IMMEDIATE 3 before!) 24,956 photos, 4,778 members
- PhotoVotr 32,357 photos, 1,825 members
- Nikon flickr Award: Gold 5+ (Post 1 award 5) 6,814 photos, 3,402 members
- B&W Feelings [Post 1, Award 3] 63,743 photos, 3,636 members
- flickr Award (((MUST award 5))) 1,512,682 photos, 75,361 members
- B&W Diamond Awards (Post 1, Award 5)-B&W Only - No Frames!! 158,394 photos, 16,211 members
- I Love Black and White! 691,442 photos, 37,328 members
- HCSP (Hardcore Street Photography) 2,750 photos, 45,226 members
- "Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST! (Post 1 Award 3)" 612,164 photos, 22,882 members
- Dapa Group - Picture of the Year 2010 137 photos, 32 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 476,641 photos, 79,934 members
- totally textures 85,713 photos, 9,039 members
- Pure Street Photography (Black & White only) 6,475 photos, 479 members
- Life in bw - Street photography (invited only) 5,113 photos, 295 members
- Decisive Moment 71,273 photos, 16,623 members
- (st)ARTCAFE - 2O12 50,126 photos, 5,289 members
- (essential) HIGH QUALITY selected images 10,039 photos, 630 members
- Nikon flickr Award (Post 1 - Award 3) 402,578 photos, 19,952 members
- Street photography - http://www.street-photographers.com 7,586 photos, 2,249 members
- Black & White Art Awards (Post 1 - Award 3) 394,170 photos, 30,384 members
- MONOCHROME AWARD - (p1~a2) Join our new contest, the Forrest!!! 175,487 photos, 9,297 members
- Black and White 3,861,163 photos, 206,317 members
- Better Than Good - Level 2 (p1/a5) Sweeper in use 37,440 photos, 5,891 members
- **Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Rule Break= BAN 866,053 photos, 32,237 members
- **Platinum Hearts Hall of Fame** Photos With 10 Platinum Hearts 26,173 photos, 5,310 members
Testimonials (9)
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Wenspics says:
"To me Paul is a great photographer and story teller. He can bring the most ordinary subjects come to life with his photography and story telling skills, a great combination.
Thank you Paul for all of your wonderful comments and help. You have inspired me from the first time I saw your photos and made me laugh many times. You are a dedicated Flickrfriend that I am proud to have as a close contact! :0)
Your friend,
Wendy"3rd November, 2007
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Maddie Digital says:
"This is going to be a very simple and honest testimonial - I have no doubt after quite a few months of not only exchanging ideas and comment with Paul vis Flickrmail but also having the great pleasure to sit back and look at his visions in photography that he is one of the best on Flickr. A genuine nice guy, helpful and knowledgeable, Paul work is so detailed and original that every time I have a look at the portfolio I am amazed out how clear and detailed and how wonderful he manages to capture quite often very simple scenes and turn them into photographic documentary....pleasure to know you and a pleasure to comment on your work - Ducatirider is certainly not on a 50cc runaround but racing away riding a 750cc superbike - well done mate."
26th September, 2007
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Traciѐ says:
"This stream speaks for itself! Paul has God given talent! Beware.... his stream can be addictive!"
16th August, 2007
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!!WaynePhotoGuy says:
"Paul is an artist with a huge range of interest and skill. I have seen his hard bitten military images to is soft and delicate floral work to his mind blowing landscapes.... The talent just oooooooozzzzzzzzzzes out of him.
Keep up the great work!!!"19th July, 2007
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CTR Image Photography says:
"What to say about Paul...a man of many talents and views. I get mesmerized by the scenery, the details in the smallest of nature that he manages to notice. I tend to walk by those images, but, now, I seem to stop and "smell the roses", or, at the least, notice them.
His imaging on our heroes, his own family and other aspects of life here on earth are just as wonderful and captivating. It's fun to come here and take a fresh breath of air with Paul and through his imaging.
His light nature and humor tell me he's more than just a good photographer."10th July, 2007
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JulesCanon says:
"Paul's photographic talent is vast and varied. He's never got a boring shot on his photostream and he's always giving you a taste of something different. From the streets of NI, to the cuteness of labrador's, pauls photostream has something for everyone.
I have to say that coming from NI, its these shots that grasp me the most. Paul's photojournalistic talents really shine through with these shots. they're emotional, thought provoking, and just sheer heart gripping. This is definitely one man's photostream you have got to see as paul's an amazing photographer and as a person, he's friendly, witty and really really helpful. There is not as many a genuine person as he is and i'm proud to be one of his contacts. keep up your good work paul, happy snappin
jx"18th June, 2007
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annicariad says:
"I rank my friend Paul Crispin among the likes of Lee Miller, Phillip Jones Griffiths and Don McCullin, and if you take a look at his Northern Ireland set, you will too. His NI pictures tell of the fear, loneliness, humanity and humour of the serving soldier, technically brilliant, thoughtfully composed and uniquely seen, a touching and historical record of that conflict.
Paul's other pictures are either brilliantly clever, funny, compassionate or just plain beautiful images, all with the "Ducatirider" trademark, and easily distinguished as his own. Not only is he an ace snapper, but he has a Labrador....something to recommend any man, and rides the coolest bike in the world!
I love to visit Paul's photo stream on a daily basis, and once you've visited, you'll want to come back, time and time again.
Thank you, Paul, for being a great Flickrfriend!"12th May, 2007
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James Neeley says:
"Paul Crispin is a great flickr friend and wonderful photographer. I truly enjoy view his diverse stream with fantastic HDR landscapes, documentary military photos, personal images, and of course a few motorcycles. I appreciate Paul's humor, helpful comments, and activity on flickr. Be sure to take a look through this photo stream. I'm sure that you will not be disappointed."
9th May, 2007
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Cookie_lady1 says:
"i first discovered ducatirider's photos through one of the many flickr groups. he commented on one of my pictures. i found his critique was fair and just with a nice edge of humour. the name was an instant fave as a fellow motorcyclist.
the quality of ducatirider's landscapes take your breath away when you view them. The viewer is drawn into the image and wants to explore more. This is what photography should do. The newspapers loss was our most definite gain."28th March, 2007
- Joined:
- February 2007
- Hometown:
- Southport, Lancashire. England
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Freelance





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