I joined the Flickr family in the fall of 2006. I had no clue as to what I was doing and uploaded my first pictures so large that my whole monthly quota was gone in six or seven pictures. I was in shock!
I have slowly learned about the program and during my time here in sharing and looking at others' work I have made many friends and contacts whom I appreciate very much. I have learned a great deal from others through example, kind advice and through my own trial and error. All in all it has been a very educational experience as I try to develop my own sense of vision.
I love to have people visit the photostream and look forward to comments and discussions. I am very open to advice and appreciate anyone willing to give me the time to offer it. I will do my best to respond to anyone who visits, but know that I miss some and apologize for that. It is not personal.
Most of my current work is shot around Northern Newfoundland (known as the Northern Peninsula) as that is where I live and work. Living here is a true blessing for me as I love the area and the people and would not want to be anywhere else.
My major concern is that Newfoundland's rural towns are being decimated by out-migration as young people leave to try and find work in other parts of Canada. A way of life, once so vibrant ,is rapidly disappearing as the older people die and younger people leave the towns and villages that dot the coastline of this island. My pictures tend to reflect those concerns that I have in some way I think.
Our daughter Deidre is an actor with her own life (we see her too seldom) who gets home once or twice a year and so most of the time I share my life with my friend and wife Helga.

HoodieR's favorite photos from other Flickr members (704)

  • Sposa Shipwreck - Conception Harbour, NL by Robert J Baker
  • Abandoned in Ship Cove II by Jerry Curtis
  • Hazy by Gary from Newfoundland II
  • The beauty just isn't there Mr. Crow . . . by corporallouis
  • Door by CarlaPW
  • Golden pathway by Jean-Paul Boudreau Photographie
  • Early morning at Brigus South NL by eguy18
  • Waves at Middle Cove NL by eguy18
  • Crater Lake by Turniposaurus
  • A Reflection on Harbour Life by Brian P Carey
  • Motion Bay Moonlight by gas guy
  • Petty Harbour Fishing Stage 2 Antique Lighting Edited by gas guy
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Testimonials (7)

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    Steve-kun says:

    "One of the most down to earth personality's on Flickr, peruse HoodieR's collection and you will be pleasantly surprised."

    11th May, 2008

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    Jean-Paul Boudreau Photographie says:

    "Some of the contacts we make here on Flickr are more special than others...Hoodie, you are one of them. Your smooth and subtle way to view your surrounding is so unique and it permeates through everyone of your photos. Your simple and authentic approach reveals the beauty that can only be found in New Foundland.

    Thank you for being my friend Hoodie:)"

    10th October, 2007

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    Peter Brake says:

    "Hoodie exhibits a most sparkling personality and possesses the tremendous gift of an articulate vocabulary and eloquent speech. His kindness is unmatched and he helps make the Flickr society the enjoyable community that it is. Hoodie’s photography speaks for itself as he masters natural light to capture the amazing images that we are so fortunate to be able to view throughout his Flickr portfolio. His images are truly representative of the beauty that surrounds Newfoundland and Labrador and especially the Great Northern Peninsula. You must visit his photo stream if you have not already done so…be prepared to be dazzled."

    30th July, 2007

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    Jean Knowles says:

    "There's something deeply personal about Hoodie's work -- his photographs put the viewer in touch with him and his unique viewpoint.

    Sharing his photos with us on Flickr is a means of sharing that unique viewpoint -- communicating, with his evocative portraits of time and place, a sense of deep appreciation for outport Newfoundland and a concern for its future. His photos not only illustrate its beauty but express, with great eloquence, the changes it is undergoing and the problems it faces. Hoodie's photos are far beyond merely scenic; they are character studies of a place and its people, captured with an artist's affinity for wonderful light.

    His work is an inspiration."

    5th July, 2007

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    Newfie Bullet says:

    "When I look at Hoodie's photo's it inspires me to want to be better. So much care goes into each of his photos that it almost puts you there while he is taking them. For the short time the Hoodie and I have been contact's, I feel a bond of friendship even though we have never meet but one day when we do, we will drink a pot of tea and eat some lassy buns and talk about the two things we love the most, our beautiful province of Newfoundland and the love we have for it. Keep posting your wonderful shots as they tie me over until I get home again."

    30th May, 2007

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    Gary from Newfoundland (Inactive) says:

    "You know, I have 45 or so contacts (not a lot by Flickr standards but I am picky!)...and I never get into their photostreams...and it's Hoodie's fault! He keeps putting up these delicious works - some of them pieces out of the past that I can relate to and others just terrific photos! So I keep dropping in on him - just for a quick visit on my way somewhere else or to someone else's photostream - and I wind up roaming around in his photostream until bedtime!"

    18th March, 2007

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    ~NovaStorm~ says:

    "Browsing Hoodies photos will give you a good honest look at rural Newfoundland. Hoodies love for his province, home and people is evident in every shot and in his ability to communicate verbally beyond the borders of his images. You will find many stories in Hoodies photos, some happy, some sad, but all show what only a local boy could see or know. It is with great pleasure that I have met Hoodie here on Flickr. Will be looking forward to all his future photo ops. Thanks Hoodie ~ Warm Rgds :) Robin"

    28th February, 2007

Name:
Hoodie Rowlings
Joined:
September 2006
Currently:
Main Brook, Newfoundland, Canada
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
retired