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  rskoon (Richard) says:

  "Astrocruzan is the best! I downloaded one of his pictures of Lighthouse Point and it is my desktop background. Has been for months. I look at it everyday. it is a perfect composition and is meaningful to me in a personal way. Cruz's pictures are often like this for me, great compositions, but with something more."

  21st September, 2008

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  cowe says:

  "don blows my mind every single time he posts. truly.
  
  'nuff said."

  6th October, 2007

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  AnOceanBird says:

  "his work feels good. real good."

  3rd October, 2007

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  drew... says:

  "truth be told, i could easily go through and favorite every single one of Don's photos. i contemplated doing it...but then i realized, if i looked at every single one of his photos tonite (which, in the spirit of honesty, i could do without thinking twice), i'd have nothing left to look at tomorrow. and quite frankly, i would be saddened.
  
  though, the more i think about it, the more enticing it sounds. however, i think i could very well explode from way too much goodness.
  
  what makes his work even better, in my eyes, is he is the nicest guy ever. i had the pleasure of meeting him at the S.F. Polaroid Nerdout and as a testament to his character, he loaned his 55mm red glass filter when i realized i had left mine elsewhere. (hehe which i still need to mail off!! i lag, sorry.)
  
  i can't say enough good things about the man and eagerly look forward to every shot he will post in the future, immediate or distant."

  21st July, 2007

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  jeffbalke says:

  "astrocruzan's work is an inspiration. He is one of those rare artists who, through his wonderful photographs, has changed the way I see things through the lens. His landscapes, in particular, are timeless and evocative. One of my favorite photographers, on Flickr or otherwise."

  18th March, 2007

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  O Caritas says:

  "I had the good fortune to spend the better part of a day exploring San Francisco with Don, watching him snap one wonderful photograph after another, and from what I recall only a small fraction of the good stuff ended up on flickr. If that weren't enough, Don is also about as kind and generous and humble a person as I have met. In taking a close look at his photographs, however, that shouldn't surprise anyone."

  7th January, 2007

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  My Little Monkey says:

  "Astro is a great story teller. His photos are so real and raw. He is a natural talent who has great perspective. I can feel the deeper meaning behind each of his photos. I feel very fortunate to have met Astro and encountered his easy-going, open-minded, patient, demeanor. You rock Astro. I just felt inclined to share my admiration of your talents with you."

  18th August, 2006

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  * cate * says:

  "my favorite storyteller.
  he just rules.
  period."

  8th July, 2006

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  Michael Sarver says:

  "I've never seen colors so brilliant, composition so well framed, and scenes so gorgeously captured. Astrocruzan's photostream offers hours of good photos if you've got the time!"

  19th April, 2006

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  SeenyaRita says:

  "Astrocruzan is a pro both technically and artistically. Every one of his photos is imbued with a soul and essence. When I view his photos I feel like I'm looking at the subject for the first time, even if I know them well. In an Astrocruzan photo, the world is more sublimely beautiful and full of wonder than I ever realized. He has a gift for making the smallest scenes "a happening" and instills them with a wonderful sense of drama and light."

  13th January, 2006

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  myla kent says:

  "His amazing talent is one of my favorites for so many reasons. Click through his exquisite flickrstream and you will learn, with each succeeding photograph, how to capture a moment with inspirational beauty."

  8th January, 2006

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  Ten Directions says:

  "Without doubt, this is one of the highest quality photostreams on flickr. Prolific and varied images show the work of a master photographer. From surfers in steamer lane, wild flowers, architecture, and his amazing cat just inspire me.
  
  When viewing these photos, you will be cruising the astrosphere. What a rare and beautiful stream of photos."

  25th June, 2005

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  Trois Têtes (TT) says:

  "I'm fed up commenting on on individual Astrocruzan photos. They are all fantastic!"

  8th July, 2005

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  SteveFE says:

  "How to begin? Well, you won't see too many of my comments on astrocruzan's stream for one simple reason - if I started I would have a tough time stopping, and there aren't enough hours in the day!
  
  Just a few examples:
  look at his panorama set and learn how it's done;
  
  admire his cat photos - perfection in an overworked Flickr field, cruzan's are the best bar none;
  
  bird pictures - just his pelicans are flight are jawdropping;
  
  Santa Cruz - it's not just a place in a song by The Thrills, it's brought to life here;
  
  did I mention flower pictures? Again an overworked cliché area, but cruzan's are among the very best, full of colour and depth;
  
  finally, how can anyone have such mastery of that arcane device the scanner? How did he manage to use one to get the best Fender Stratocaster picture anywhere??? www.flickr.com/ph...
  
  Simply put, every picture here is worthy of space on your wall. And yes, in time I WILL add those comments! Just bit by bit please..."

  3rd June, 2005

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