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BobButcher's photostream
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I like to think of myself as a complex simpleton. My wife says I’m simply an “Arsch mit Ohren.” Guess I can’t exactly deny that last characterization since I’ve done lots to earn the title!
The original idea behind joining Flickr was to share photos with family and friends located across the U.S. and in Berlin. It seemed more logical than sending periodic e-mails loaded with large jpeg files.
What I didn’t anticipate but am happy to have discovered is that folks from all over the world have also enjoyed a variety of my photos. In the process I’ve developed a number of Flickr friends or contacts.
As for my status as photographer, I think of myself more of a hobbyist and opportunist than anything. I enjoy capturing moments in the lives of family and friends, images of Mother Nature and the creatures that inhabit this great planet along with us. I’m also into airplanes.
I’m a Nikon guy and my basic equipment includes the following:
D50
D7000
35mm f/1.8
50mm f/1.4
60mm f/2.8
24-85mm f/2.8-4.0
70-200mm f/2.8 VRII
70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VRII
Speedlight SB-600
Of course, I also have a tripod and am not afraid to use it!
As for software, I use Photoshop CS3 Extended with a variety of filters, to include NeatImage for controlling noise.

Photos of BobButcher (7)
BobButcher's favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,433)
Contacts (455)
Groups (33)
- Aircraft: Classic Airliners 44,522 photos, 1,469 members
- Aviation - Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm 4.5-5.6G VR 2,194 photos, 245 members
- Final Approach 841 photos, 153 members
- OCR Around Disney 3,683 photos, 601 members
- Alaska Wildlife 4,319 photos, 240 members
- Micro-Nikkor 60mm 2.8 13,735 photos, 1,234 members
- Nikon - D7000 Users 40,450 photos, 1,809 members
- NIKON D7000 CLUB 180,475 photos, 13,547 members
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G 93,053 photos, 8,474 members
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II 14,513 photos, 1,387 members
- PenAir 80 photos, 9 members
- Era Aviation, 7H, Alaska 32 photos, 11 members
- Lake Hood 244 photos, 32 members
- Kenai Peninsula Alaska 2,611 photos, 215 members
- Northern Air Cargo / Everts Air Cargo Planes 573 photos, 39 members
- UPS Aviation Photography 1,215 photos, 192 members
- Nikon Digital Learning Center 724,666 photos, 63,982 members
- Nikon Alaska 2,519 photos, 77 members
- Checkpoint Charlie 82 photos, 46 members
- Nikon D50 Users 182,281 photos, 7,157 members
- FedEx Jets 1,253 photos, 112 members
- Nikon f2.8 & f1.4 35,444 photos, 1,463 members
- Anchorage International Airport 1,849 photos, 58 members
- US Air Force Aviation 27,040 photos, 1,343 members
- Nikon Digital 1,268,718 photos, 59,235 members
- Wien Air Alaska 29 photos, 10 members
- Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air) 3,529 photos, 203 members
- USN Blue Angels 8,622 photos, 905 members
- Pilots' Lounge 74,691 photos, 1,149 members
- Space Needle 12,765 photos, 2,166 members
- Nikon/Nikkor 70-300 16,799 photos, 1,225 members
- Just Nikon D50 62,755 photos, 1,928 members
- Night Photography 220,641 photos, 16,262 members
Testimonials (10)
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~vivian~ says:
"Ah, Bob Butcher... What a joy! His stunning photographs of Alaskan landscapes reveal his obvious pride and love for the state he calls home. His collection of airplanes reveal his passion for flying machines and an almost boy-like wonder for the marvel of flight. And his photos of family and pets show a heart full of pride and love for those closest to him. As if that weren't enough, his riotous sense of humor is an absolute pleasure. I look forward to Bob's comments because they always leave me smiling, whether from praise or from sheer, unabashed humor. Often, I'm laughing out loud and thinking of a worthy reply... one that can elicit as much laughter from him as he elicits from me...
Thank you, Bob - you're a treasure!"3rd December, 2008
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Michael Davis Photography says:
"Bob posses some of the most increadible images on the internet. And that is not a lie! He is an inspiration to me and I must say I am sure he is to many others. Thanks Bob for being a friend. I really appreciate your photostream more than you'll ever know friend.
Michael-AirTeamImages"4th October, 2008
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Carrie Patterson says:
"Bob is one of my all time favorite contacts!. You can always expect beautiful Alaskan landscapes, lots of cool aviation photos, and always some great humor. Bob, thanks for sharing your work and inspiring me!"
8th May, 2008
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Nerdy Wolf says:
"This testimonial is perhaps overdue, seeing as how we've been Flickr contacts for over a year now. Bob is an excellent photographer, capturing moments from his family life, the amazing scenery of Alaska, and of course, his beloved planes. I love checking in on his photostream for glimpses into his fantastic array of pictures ranging from his cute cat and dog to his wife and kids to mountains or to just interesting photographs!
The other great thing about Bob is his encouragement and critiques. He almost always makes the effort to post something on my pictures. Even though I am not the greatest photographer, his comments inspire me to higher levels (or they just make me laugh my head off). Thanks for being a great Flickr contact, Bob!"10th April, 2008
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Archangel27 says:
"Bob’s photos capture all the beauty and wonder that Alaska has offer, from the moon high above the mountains at night to the winter sunsets that seem to make the Alaskan sky glow. He also has magnificent captures of Alaska’s diverse wildlife including Moose, Elk, and Eagles. Finally, Bob’s passion for aviation can definitely seen in his numerous photographs of planes both military and civilian.
On a more personal level, Bob was the first individual to greet and comment on my photographs when I joined flickr several months ago. Since then he’s continued to give me encouragement and criticism whenever possible. I truly believe that anyone who has this man on their contacts can truly benefit from the knowledge and wisdom he’s gained over the years with a camera. Thanks for everything Bob!"29th December, 2007
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George D Thompson says:
"What can one learn about Bob Butcher from looking at his photostream?
He flies aircraft.
He has a cat.
And a family.
He takes photographs ~ excellent, interesting photographs.
He lives in the cold cold cold cold cold cold North.
And he has a warm warm warm warm warm warm heart.
It shows in his pictures and his comments."5th November, 2007
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guidoalexanderwaldenmeier says:
"WOW
I love how show Bob the Flickr World Alaska with a real good sense of
" i can smile about my self" ;)
His Photo Stream show Places Things Tourists never see
A must Look Stream
And i Think he are has The true Spirit and Soul
That i have see if i was last Year in Holiday in Alaska
The Peoples allways friendly and Helpfull"4th June, 2007
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Trusty Fotografie says:
"Bob was the first person to greet and comment on my photos when I joined Flickr and posts a large amount of pictures here. He has a passion for Aircraft, from what I can tell by all his plane related shots, and is getting quite good at it. Thanx to Bob for being a friend and look forward to seeing your pictures as they come up. :)
Tony
web.mac.com/aknorsk"3rd June, 2007
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ahmed (John) says:
""Flickr is proud to have you...you have such an amazing gallery...really nice shots Bob ! i love it! I am going to enjoy looking at the beauty you portray, specially these pics of differnt aircrafts !""
7th May, 2007
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bud_marschner says:
"Bob has a great bunch of photos and has always had lots of encouraging comments on my photos.
I am from Fairbanks, Bob from Anchorage. If you live in Alaska, you understand that Fairbanks has an ordinance that doesn't allow us back into town if we are found saying something nice about Anchorage. So that makes my appreciation of his photos that much more impressive.
Go back frequently, he always has a few of the nice parts of Alaska that are near to Anchor Town (hey I gotta say something not nice!)."25th March, 2007
- Name:
- Bob Butcher
- Joined:
- October 2006
- Hometown:
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Currently:
- Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A.


















