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I've been on Flickr for almost 5 years now, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I knew practically nothing about photography when I first joined, but have gotten a college education in the craft since being here. I learn so much from my contacts. If my pictures have improved at all, it's thanks to them. (If they haven't improved, well...I guess I'm a slow learner.)

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Contacts (645)

FOCUS ERNESTO... No real name given
barbatum No real name given
Maurizio Rossi Maurizio Rossi
metaller_one No real name given
valjon50 Valerie Connolly
Joshua Matthews Joshua Matthews
hu2015 Guodong Qiu
J.Alcázar... Javier Alcázar
Delanel angela presley
Peter Dreamer No real name given
Glaza Kinski Glaza Kinski
Lahdeee Lori Harrison

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A Life in Pictures 80 photos, 31 members
For the pleasure of black and white 8,351 photos, 653 members
Adjectives 101 (P1/A1) -New Challenge: TEAL 2,300 photos, 93 members
Applauding Talent Around the World 13,593 photos, 798 members
Better in Black & White 5,699 photos, 256 members
GET-R-DUN in Texas 5,607 photos, 124 members
Art Net Contemporary Artists 4,653 photos, 468 members
Birds Photos 778,642 photos, 37,280 members
Animal planet group 315 photos, 22 members
Flowers Are Beautiful 10,107 photos, 719 members
Brazos River 316 photos, 22 members
Just Puppies! 33,451 photos, 4,689 members
Quality Abstracts 8,667 photos, 7,058 members
-The Cafe- 444,593 photos, 22,172 members
All Gone to Look for America (USA, United States of America) 7,070 photos, 410 members
BLACK & WHITE=BLANCO Y NEGRO 41,467 photos, 2,717 members
There Be A Storm A Brewin! 35,301 photos, 4,199 members
♥♥ PEOPLE AROUND US ♥♥(ALL KIND OF PEOPLE PICTURES) 100,160 photos, 5,510 members
Faces Of the World-Facce a pezzi 12,008 photos, 1,094 members
Portraits B&W/ Ritratti in B&N 2,364 photos, 420 members
The Best of Black and White 19,793 photos, 1,662 members
Graphic Master 11,301 photos, 693 members
Empty Seats 38,990 photos, 7,445 members
Rural Darkness 9,067 photos, 932 members
A Nobel Life 34,036 photos, 1,655 members
WALLS Only WALLS ! 30,329 photos, 6,493 members
La Mistica de las Texturas/The Mystic of the Textures 50,913 photos, 2,572 members
Visual Delight 58,128 photos, 2,821 members
Dogs are Special 46,543 photos, 2,303 members
Rural Decay 138,018 photos, 23,868 members
The Gallery Of Fine PORTRAIT Photography [No frames/signatures] 24,218 photos, 4,580 members
Natures Finest (Invited Images Only) 299,961 photos, 39,617 members
Black & White Photos 16,523 photos, 653 members
In the name of DOG!! (NO LIMITS) 49,589 photos, 2,109 members
Picture at an Exhibition - Quadri di un esposizione 69,028 photos, 2,960 members
world in B&W 132,935 photos, 3,524 members
Texas and texans - all the best Places and Faces 2,532 photos, 67 members
Texas -The Lone Star State - Tejas - TX - All The Great Views 56,177 photos, 2,045 members
Texas Thunderstorms 2,647 photos, 540 members
Stop And Smell The Flowers 15,964 photos, 880 members
Digital Art and Mixed Media 58,858 photos, 3,184 members
Digital Paintings 5,581 photos, 439 members
Amarillo - Amarillo 11,878 photos, 1,098 members
Structures of the South 20,539 photos, 964 members
Faces and faces - H.I.G.H.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y. 129,361 photos, 8,950 members
artistic photos 88,067 photos, 5,262 members
Extraordinary Compositions 254,992 photos, 10,079 members
Your True Colors 10,552 photos, 657 members
A Shot a Day ... Or So 93,427 photos, 1,874 members
FlowersFree 57,762 photos, 1,635 members

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Testimonials (14)

panatomic1 says:

"Carol, you are so gracious. However i pales in comparison to the hard work you do. I am an admirer of fine work and am not easily impressed. I value quality but I look for that illusive spirit in a photograph that exceeds the technical aspect and reveals something we well might have missed if not for an adventurous eye. Such an eye belongs to you and I suspect you would make wonderful photographs with a Kodak Brownie Instamatic. More than a photographer you teach us how to see. and we love you for that"

17th March, 2011
krogers horseman says:

"Carol has the knack of bringing to life a everyday occurance. Charles Kuralt comes to mind. Keep up the good work."

4th April, 2011
purplenoel says:

"Carol is such a creative and talented lady who loves the Lord very much. I appreciate her eye for detail and her ability to process pictures in a descriptive and evocative way. She is a contact and friend whom enriches my life and as an artist, makes Flicker a wonderful feast for the eyes."

13th December, 2009
je2fs says:

"This testimonial is long overdue, probably because Carol called me a frog licker (which to set the matter straight is NOT true!). Regardless, she is a dear friend & an amazingly talented artist . Thanks for sharing your eye, mind, & heart Carol!
You are the best!"

17th July, 2009
lucidez says:

"Big Grey Mare was one of my first friends on Flickr. In her photography, she has a way of making the ordinary seem rather extraordinary and of getting something out of people that makes her portraiture fascinating. She uses great processing techniques that transform her photos into art. I enjoy her work and look forward to her posts. And . . .she always has something positive to say about the work of others."

20th April, 2009
ironacres says:

"I just love what BGM does with old buildings. And her imaginative and artistic special effects. I am a digital photographer/Photoshop newbie and this is one of the streams I watch for inspiration and education. (That and I love Arabians, too.)"

2nd March, 2009
Doogal - working says:

"I'm totally amazed at how artistic this lady is, apparently without knowing it. She has that 'feel' for nature, animals and asthetics that's enviable. Please don't stop creating. You do it so naturally!"

16th October, 2008
luigi morante says:

"Carol has been one of my very first contacts on Flickr...and I`m happy to say that our friendship, albeit virtual, has been growing in intensity and closeness with time. She`s a wonderful friend and a wonderful photographer...and her example has been precious to me, both as a photographer and as a human being, because she has the amazing gift of being able to communicate and relate to nature, an experience I have seldom had and never acquired. But the most fascinating thing about her is that, although she`s a very creative and imaginative artist...she doesn`t know it!!! I do believe that this kind of intellectual and artistic humbleness is the ultimate proof of an artist`s accomplishment."

18th August, 2008
LIP_Photography (Karen Ackles) says:

"Carol appears in my opinion to capture the heart of whatever she is viewing. She captures an essence that speaks to you. You want to reach out and experience what you see. Kind of like eye candy-one piece is never enough..

Thanks Carol-your efforts inspire and touch the very part of me that makes me human!!"

23rd May, 2008
l.wilcoxen says:

"Carol is one of the greatest people on flickr!!! Her photos expresses her love for life young and old. Hopefully someday I can find a place for Carol and Jake to move to West Virginia. Sure would like to have her and Jake as my neighbors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

21st April, 2008
Jess -Starting Flickr Account Over- Please Excuse says:

"As a young Arabian horse enthusiast, Carol (BGM) has taught me so much. She has shared so many wonderful stories with me of her adventures with her horses. She is a wonderful and caring friend.

"Thankyou, Carol"

Jess xx"

15th February, 2008
joshcalebwray says:

"BG..This is to testify to the truth, beauty and wisdom in you...He flows out of you like a river and I was bathed in that river today, and I expect i will be again on another day when I am falling under the weight of a burden and share that fact with you. I love the simplicity and un-pretentious quality of your photography..It's clear we have alot of the same memories, or you're discovering things I had in my past..because your pictures take me back to good things and happy times in my grandparents' home. Life with them was safe, secure, warm and comfy and I love seeing your windows to that happy past.

You have truly ministered to me today and I'm sure many others in the past as well. I am thankful to call you my friend, but even more thankful that you would call me one of yours.

He IS wonderful!!!!

JW"

2nd December, 2007
jacq77 says:

"I have known Big Grey on Flickr for a little while now. She is a lovely person with a fantastic sense of humour and always has a thoughtful or insightful comment to make. Her images are great and lovely to view. She has her own unique style that shows us the world around her and as she sees it! I love keeping up with Big Grey's stream, not knowing where the next day is going to take me! Love it all!"

25th October, 2006
waɪ.tiː says:

"Big Grey Mare is a very creative and nice person. with a definite penchant for horses And I really want Big Grey Mare to be an admin in the Creative Photography Group. Beg, beg."

16th September, 2006