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Universal Stopping
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Hello.
I have a lot of photos. Most of them aren't anything worth writing home about. I've created a couple sets to lump my best stuff into more handlable groupings:
My most favorited photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/garris/sets/72157604246680895/
My explored photos (warning: some are crap):
www.flickr.com/photos/garris/sets/72157603624650285/
Now, if you'd like to read on, you can find out some stuff about me. No hard feelings if you choose not to.


I Like to travel. Look where I've been.
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This thing's supposed to tell me where my viewers are. We'll see if it works.
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Me...Me....Uh....I think you can probably tell more about me by looking at my pictures than at my profile.
I'm just going from day to day, doing stuff here and there.
I am excited about photography. It's been a serious hobby of mine for a few years now, and while I still consider myself very amateur, I've learned quite a bit.
I usually prefer to shoot relatively naturalistic photos - catching things doing what they do out in the world. I'd love to improve at portraiture, but feel as though I lack the equipment - maybe someday, though.
Thanks for reading my profile. Hope you don't hate my shots.
Photos of Universal Stopping Point (20)
Universal Stopping Point's favorite photos from other Flickr members (10,795)
Contacts (380)
Groups (50)
- Best of Indonesia Photos 16,728 photos, 2,386 members
- Emptiness 91,093 photos, 10,503 members
- ALKHOBAR 5,092 photos, 1,305 members
- 2011 Facebook Challenge Group Pool 17 photos, 60 members
- 100 Strangers extra bits 403 photos, 53 members
- Indigenous/TRIBAL Photos 18,543 photos, 2,437 members
- Indígenas / Indigenous people 5,691 photos, 544 members
- Thailand Upcountry: Rural Thailand 6,655 photos, 868 members
- Thailand Images 122,873 photos, 7,326 members
- Thailand Showcase Gallery (5+ Faves)-Best of 2011 VOTE! 2,340 photos, 486 members
- Al Khobar Photographers 1,328 photos, 165 members
- Visit Peru! 3,544 photos, 343 members
- Portraits of Peru 2,788 photos, 383 members
- 100 Strangers - What happened next? 101 photos, 13 members
- Portraits & Context (Stories Behind the Photos) 1,072 photos, 102 members
- Dayton 10,381 photos, 425 members
- Roadside America 34,675 photos, 1,263 members
- Dammam 3,691 photos, 1,191 members
- Douchebags, International 139 photos, 53 members
- INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 832 photos, 72 members
- Veg*n Yum-Yums 11,056 photos, 522 members
- South and Latin American Indians 4,675 photos, 608 members
- Morbid Beauty 78 photos, 83 members
- The Listening Project 144 photos, 74 members
- $2 Portraits 643 photos, 864 members
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- Kentucky The Bluegrass State 10,747 photos, 446 members
- Flickr's Underappreciated 5,537 photos, 204 members
- Knuckle Tattoos 305 photos, 242 members
- Six Word Story 24,665 photos, 3,219 members
- Kentucky Is a State Of Mind 10,265 photos, 538 members
- Never Explored 3,616 photos, 312 members
- The World Through My Eyes - Monochrome Mondays**OPEN** 2,853,386 photos, 85,747 members
- FUCK YOU I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME 38,174 photos, 1,761 members
- In A Tizzy 256 photos, 24 members
- 52 DOI (Dictionary of Image) Post 1 comment 2 14 photos, 26 members
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Testimonials (19)
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Emily Elisabeth Photography says:
"What I enjoy about Universal Stopping Point is that he has so much variety in his stream, and there's always a "wow, that's amazing" shot bound to show up. I applaud his great eye, he really catches the details in life!"
16th December, 2010
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soonerpa says:
"The Man gets around.
REALLY gets around.
And we are all better for it."9th December, 2010
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caylawithac says:
"i love how this photostream has so many different subjects- everyday i see something new from universal, and it's great. i think it's probably one of my favorite photostreams to check every day. keep it up! =)"
4th September, 2010
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MissyBrown says:
"The perfect balance of E! meets A&E meets The Travel Channel meets PBS meets Comedy Central. Every photo elicits emotion.
And Dr USP is the Joel McHale of it all."10th May, 2010
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Decrepit Telephone says:
"USP - it's an abbreviation on medecines and all sorts of things - and every time I see it now I think of Chris.
This is because A.) He's memorable. A sharp, fast wit that is always hitting the nail on the head, and sometimes more than a little wicked. In a GOOD way. I can't believe how many evil giggles I've had thanks to his photostream. He's a funny guy.
And B.) because he's really, really, really awesome at that photography thing that we all like doing on Flickr. His portraiture and self-shots are awesome beyond words, and his other work is always unique, and really fresh, like chips out of newly-opened the bag. (Weird metaphor, I know, but I can't help it.) So he's funny AND he's really, really cool.
He's cool. He's funny. He's a good guy. Yes, he is."1st November, 2009
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JKönig says:
"chris is one of my favorite people in this flickrverse. it's not just his obvious and profound talent that gets me; he's also funny as hell -- the smart, irreverent, piercing kind of funny that makes you laugh out loud, sitting alone in your office.
then there's his underlying sweetness and honesty, which i find incredibly endearing. he's willing to laugh at himself and the world around him. the rest of us could take a lesson from him on that.
so really, it's the jumble of all these things that keeps me coming back, eager to see what he comes up with next. he's an artist in the truest sense, taking the time to look for -- and share with all of us -- the beauty hidden in every little thing."30th September, 2009
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Eyes Closed says:
"Chris may or may not be any of the following adjectives... witty/ clever/ cool/ handsome/ entertaining/ interesting/ kind/ thoughtful/ though-provoking/ deep/ rebellious/ American/ male/ friendly/ an effing good photographer.
My bet is on 'may'."19th January, 2009
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Jamie Mellor says:
"Chris produces an astonashing amount of fantastic photographs. Whether it be a tractor in a corn field, a derilict building, or a self portrait ;), Chris will make it look spectacular.
I look forward to all your beautiful 2009 photos!"18th January, 2009
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MisterQueue says:
"Nom De Plume: Mr. Stopping Point, Most Universal
Distinguishing Characteristic: Smells of Cinnamon and the Ethereal Joy you Once Felt as a Child but have since Forgotten.
Methods: Will make you waste away the hours in petrified awe with things he captures in his lenses.
Be Warned: If confronted by Mr. Point, it is best not to look directly at him lest ye be blinded by his radiance. Alert the authorities at once, because they've been dying to have an actual good portrait taken of them for some time."19th November, 2008
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swelldesigner says:
"I'm constantly impressed by the beauty that Chris brings to otherwise boring objects or places. I sometimes wish I could get in that brain o' his and see how he sees things. His skill really blows me away and I seriously think he's the most talented photographer I personally know. I think he's a pretty swell online and offline friend!"
13th October, 2008
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| Jen Rowley | says:
"You called me a drag queen and expressed your love for me all in the matter of a week, therefore you earned yourself a testimonial. I love looking at your pictures and your comments on mine always make me laugh. Since we're getting married and all, I decided a published list of the great qualities of "the love of my life" is only natural.
I think you're a great guy and i'm glad we met, especially through such a liberal photo. I find at least two of your pictures on every page that makes me laugh out loud or smile to myself. Not too many people can do that. I raise my glass to you. I'll see you at the alter, Universal.
Stay cool...and liberal.
:D"1st September, 2008
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Chibelle says:
""Universal Stopping Point" - hmmmm I didn't get it - until I found myself getting lost in his photos over and over again. Chris's self portraits will either Wow you or make you laugh until you pee. And on top of that, the way he portrays the world around him makes you feel like you are a part of something special.
While life is rushing past you, his photos compel you to slow down, stop for a minute and take a second look - It is a Universal Stopping Point indeed."28th August, 2008
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Franchise says:
"Chris's journey into photography has taken me many places I've never seen before. He captures images with a purity of mind and spirit that rivals any professional photographer's work. His specialty is intense self portraits and showing his friends in a positive and often humorous light."
22nd May, 2008
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♥heather♥ says:
"Universal Stopping Point will have the chance to review this testimonial before it is published, so don't bother with something rude or nasty.
darn it! I was going to say something reaaaallll nasty.
nah. only kiddin!
Chris is one of my flickr faves. I visit his stream everysingletime I log on. Obsess much? ok ok. maybe I do.
Chris,
you
are
awesome."30th March, 2008
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why?whynot?! says:
"~ What can i say about Chris?well.......let me start by saying that I luv* to come here and visit his amazing, fun world. He has an eye for the natural & man- made beauty around him and the skill to capture it in his pics....He's funny, real , talented and he always laughs at my jokes :). I always seem to leave with some inspiration and wearing a smile for my day...oh yeah....did I mention that he's easy on the eyes to boot? what's not to Luv *?"
29th January, 2008
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Paul McRae (Delta Niner) says:
"Chris is my most favorite photostream on flickr. He is funny, irreverent and always very interesting. He really gets around and does things and does a superb job of telling a story with pictures.
Also he's got almost 7 super hot girlfriends that always find themselves in front of his lens.
Now if he could just get them to sit on a cake."18th November, 2007
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JRyle79 says:
"I can't wait to see what's coming next. It's always something great!"
15th September, 2007
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Googlehead Poserson says:
"A purist!"
7th June, 2007
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bitte, baby, bitte. says:
"man, i really love those Graceland shots! everyone of 'em is positively bitching.
a tourist who knows how to take pictures!"3rd February, 2007
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