Hi there, I`m Kit. 38 years old now,I`ve lived in the same small town in Cheshire,England all my life,so I`m a country bloke at heart.
I run my own furnititure and antiques restoration business,a job that I love,even though my customers drive me crazy somedays!

Photography is just a great, fun hobby for me and I`m surprised to find I`ve been here on flickr for 5 years!

Met my special someone here on flickr and through my photos and the 365 self portrait project made a lot of wonderful friends all over the world!

practicalowl. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr



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Photos of practicalowl (20)

  • 185/365 || W O W!!!! by Aqua Libra
  • Follow Friday on Flickr {18 december 2009} by Aqua Libra
  • 341: Last of the sunset lounge. by practicalowl
  • Leicester Square by gawatt
  • The train to beaconsfield by gawatt
  • Dinner! by gawatt
  • Outside the national theatre. by gawatt
  • Back into work by gawatt
  • In the midday garden. by gawatt
  • my guy by gawatt
  • Kit in a field by gawatt
  • Journey by gawatt
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practicalowl's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,311)

  • first steps. by erdalito
  • self portrait by r e b e k a h
  • Blue Jeans by dracorubio
  • Core (selfportrait) by alonsodr
  • Dolly is asleep in the bathroom sink !!!!!! by Ian's Life in Photos-898
  • A new day by Stuart-Lee
  • IMG_0106 by Adam Sutton
  • MMA Bike Jock by jkstrapme
  • London last March by Ian's Life in Photos-898
  • do you know that guy? by erdalito
  • by Lichtreich ™®
  • 1789-120121 by clande
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Testimonials (10)

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    Arnett Gill says:

    "Very talented and kind! And a recently retired 365er. maybe one day he will put the gloves back on, but if not... he is a legend none the less! Here is to you KIT!"

    31st December, 2009

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    metró says:

    "I've known Kit for some time now, originally though his fantastic 365 (year one). I'm still following him, because he's a wonderful person: sweet, funny, caring, intelligent, and also because his photos always make me smile :) Yay for Kit!"

    29th September, 2009

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    zap451 says:

    "Practicalowl was one of the first friends I made on Flickr when I joined 1.5 years ago. I remember seeing one of his 365 photos and thinking "How in mother****** hell am I going to beat this dude in creativity!." I was pretty blown away by the ideas and props he came up with and the ever changing themes. His work outside of 365 is a force to be reckoned with as well. Never have I been able to capture the mood and raw energy that he does. I'm starting to think hes supernatural. I'm almost scared of him.
    Cheers, my friend! And thank you for all your feedback.
    Zap"

    22nd July, 2009

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    duckiemonster says:

    "A Practicalowl called Kit,
    With a hat and a devilish whip,
    His shots are delightful,
    His comments insigtful,
    And... um... I wouldn't go calling him a drip?

    Meh, you get the point. Contact this man up, for he is 49 distinct and totally unique flavours of awesome in one pocket-sized package :)"

    24th March, 2008

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    One Thousand New Ways says:

    "Of all the photostreams on flickr, Kit's is - by a long way - one of my personal favourites.
    Not only is he skilled at composing interesting images, he is blessed with the ability to come up with unique, quirky, and interesting, original ideas constantly.
    Viewing his photos merely spurs me on to do more, to do better, and to keep at it.
    A fine photographer, and a fine man.

    One of my photography heroes.

    One of flickr's best."

    11th January, 2008

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    Trini W. says:

    "Kit - well what can I say that hasn't been said already?
    I love his work - his 365days set is so very creative, funny, emotional, honest...
    Every day I look forward to checking out his stream - and I know I am not the only one that gets withdrawel symptoms when he is out & about and off flickr ; )
    Cheers for being such an active commenter & keep up the great work!"

    11th July, 2007

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    Chris_J_UK says:

    "Kit’s photos have everything – Skill, quality, humour, creativity and more!! I always look forward to his 365’s and I love how much thought he puts into them. I have always appreciated Kit’s comments on my work; he always takes the time to give an honest opinion and has often inspired me when I have lost my way. I have enjoyed getting to know him over the last 6 months and can’t wait to meet up with him some time soon."

    7th June, 2007

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    gimmie_shoes says:

    "Kit's photostream is one of my favourites on Flickr and I always look forward to his shots. He has excellent, fun ideas and executes them beautifully. Wonderful stream!"

    7th March, 2007

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    magandafille says:

    "One of my favorite activities on Flickr is checking out practicalowl's photostream. I love Kit's photos, from his serious, contemplative shots to his whimsical, quirky portraits. He has a great sense of lighting and composition, and I'm always waiting with anticipation to see what's next! So go see his pics and enjoy his great work!"

    15th December, 2006

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    Fanboy30 says:

    "Kit tells you exactly how it is with his imagery, no distortion or manipulation to his documentary works he just sees life and captures it by the horns. That aside, his playfulness and humor have a sinister side with ideas to be multiple people are a niche close to my own heart. Thanks Kit, a genuine and ingenius photographer and human being. xxx"

    10th October, 2006

Name:
Kit
Joined:
September 2006
Currently:
United Kingdom
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Furniture restorer