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I am not a photographer.
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I look at the work of some people on Flickr and see a style that carries through all of their images, no matter what the situation or subject. I feel like I am grasping for a style of my own, a way of taking pictures that when you see them you recognise them as being mine. I often look at my front page and, while liking the images individually, see them as a fragmented collection.
As my photostream grows I do see a trend developing in the images that 'make it', that become popular. But these are often results of accidents rather than design. I also see a trend developing in the images that are not so popular, and that is a good thing too.
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Flickr is challenging me. It is making me open my eyes and really look at the world around me. It is as if I have been walking around with a mist covering my vision for the past ten years, and Flickr has come along and removed that mist and allowed me to really see.
When I say Flickr I am of course really referring to the other photographers I have found and been introduced to through the website. Spread all over the world and showing me so many different ways of seeing. At first I found this slightly overwhelming, but the encouragement and positive feedback I am getting is helping me trust my instincts and believe that what I am doing is OK.
For the first time in a long time I want to get out there and see what I can see. I take my camera with me everywhere, and everywhere I go I find myself really looking at what is happening around me.


Photos of Jasmic (7)
Jasmic's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,203)
Contacts (183)
Groups (50)
- Views: 10000 3,551 photos, 2,898 members
- Views: 25,000 918 photos, 871 members
- Cooking.com 7,080 photos, 748 members
- All about Trees, Arboriculture, and Tree Care. 12,744 photos, 1,549 members
- Riisli Gallery 9,753 photos, 1,131 members
- York 21,670 photos, 1,786 members
- *Flickr's BEST* - SERIOUS Photographers - Post 1/Comment 3 126,129 photos, 5,392 members
- Colour Mania 55,786 photos, 8,019 members
- In the Memories' Book (Textured Images - INVITE ONLY!!!) 18,527 photos, 1,750 members
- All Favourite Photos 26,745 photos, 3,362 members
- 5 for 2 4,769 photos, 1,351 members
- Colorful World: PINK or PURPLE Day 22,884 photos, 1,527 members
- Views: 5000 5,751 photos, 3,636 members
- Explore My Photostream (Leave 3 QUALITY Comments) 38,139 photos, 4,768 members
- Digital Photo Magazine (UK) 697 photos, 48 members
- Favorites: 60 2,611 photos, 1,908 members
- Rate my photoshop~ 11,747 photos, 2,112 members
- Weser, Werra, Fulda (and Nebenflüsse/confluents) 2,482 photos, 257 members
- Textures for Layers 15,212 photos, 16,219 members
- Noise, textures and layers results 11,297 photos, 1,409 members
- Views: 4000 2,726 photos, 2,795 members
- NinianLif's texture addicts 26,296 photos, 3,737 members
- Monthly Scavenger Hunt 102,798 photos, 3,777 members
- 10+ Faves (10-24): P1, aw & fav 2 on the 2 newest pages 16,544 photos, 6,287 members
- Zero+ Faves 1-2-3 (0-9 faves only) -- Post 1,Comment & Fave 2 41,683 photos, 5,290 members
- Leviathor's Labyrinth: Lobotomy Laboratory 3,010 photos, 497 members
- Photo of the Photographer: Camera must be in photographers photo 3,465 photos, 506 members
- Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful 87,711 photos, 6,795 members
- About Stock Photo | www.aboutstockphoto.com 3,255 photos, 775 members
- Photographic Art Legacy - ADMIN INVITE only! 21,959 photos, 5,767 members
- Views: 3000 4,595 photos, 3,509 members
- Black & White Art Awards (Post 1 - Award 3) 415,013 photos, 31,725 members
- Favorite Land- and Seascape Pictures 55,051 photos, 6,127 members
- Remembrance Day, Veterans Day & War Memorials 18,437 photos, 2,992 members
- 50+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two). 30,291 photos, 5,322 members
- Macro Awards (Invite Only!) 40,160 photos, 11,513 members
- *Game - quietlightphoto wins Monthly *GameOn 20,632 photos, 1,485 members
- Flickr♥It's a Beautiful LIFE! ♥ Nature*Moments*Emotion 51,260 photos, 1,954 members
- Black and White Dreams 32,622 photos, 6,605 members
- Favorites: 50 5,913 photos, 3,191 members
- COLLAGES 25,662 photos, 3,049 members
- Favorites: 45 1,675 photos, 1,608 members
- Memorials 9,683 photos, 850 members
- Art in Black and White 94,754 photos, 7,863 members
- The Dictionary Of Image 4,262 photos, 1,607 members
- *THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 743,393 photos, 50,709 members
- Stolpersteine 848 photos, 138 members
- MAGIC OF A WORLD IN MACRO/add 1 comment on 2 66,342 photos, 5,295 members
- worldwidewandering - a travel atlas 324,949 photos, 5,640 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 304,961 photos, 44,109 members
Testimonials (7)
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VJ Spectra says:
"Jason is a fantastic member of the flickr photo community. He is a very generous guy and is always around to leave a nice comment when it is deserved. His photostream has some very cool shots and he obviously has an excellent knowledge of photography."
18th December, 2007
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trondjs says:
"In a Flickr world where some people are hoarding views, faves and "awards" by extreme-processing photos into postcards from hell, its always a great pleasure to visit Jason's photostream as a contrast. His photos are interesting, often inventive, and always worth the time. He's not one to brag about it, but unlike many of us, he actually has some proper photo education as well. :-)
Having him as a contact is a sheer pleasure, too - both the privilege of watching his photostream evolve from the front row and receiving his non-cliché comments on my photos.
Overall I know him as a great guy, both as photographer, a contact and a co-admin for some groups."23rd May, 2007
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PanGalacticGargleBlaster says:
"What can I say about my big brother.
He's tall.
He's slim (ish),
Yes he's balding, but he is doing so gracefully.
He has two fantastic kids, who I am proud of.
He has a brilliant wife, who I envy.
He has an eye to take a brilliant picture, and I hope one day he will show me how.
My big brother is so talented, I just hope some of it will rub off on the rest of the family (TEE HEE)
Watch this space, cos no doubt there will be some more fantastic pictures to come."20th April, 2007
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reeves1914 says:
"This is a very brief summary of my friendship with the good man Jasmic. I could go on (and on) for page after page, but I'll try to keep this brief and to the point.
I met Jason in September 1980 when we both started at Slough Grammar School For Boys. He was at that time a scary lanky tall person with a shock of mad ginger-blond hair and National Health turtleshell spectacles (often broken and usually repaired with plasters), and I was somewhat wary of him and his exuberant ways.
For reasons I can't even now explain, we became friends very quickly.
However, I do know that he became my Best Mate in April 1985 when he saved my life when I was fast succumbing to hypothermia during a hike along the Ridgeway in Oxfordshire in dreadful weather.
From that date onwards, through the various trials of adolescent and then adult life, and the adventures we undertook together, and the growing-up we both shared, somehow the bond between us has remained unbreakable.
We both started to take photography seriously at around the same time, and we remain fiercely, but quite amicably, competitative. Although I must admit I've been rather slack in the last ten years, and I've got a lot of catching up to do!
This bloke is worth watching. He's funny, too, and I count myself very fortunate indeed to be able to call him a friend."19th April, 2007
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Jameykay says:
"Jasmic's photos are always a joy for me to look through. They always have so much life, emotions, and feelings in them. It's truly like stepping into his shoes when I look through his photostream. It's also an absolute joy every time he comments on my photos. He has an enormous amount of insight and kind words. I'm very glad that we have stumbled into each other in the big world of flickr."
18th April, 2007
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Sean Shimmel... wink back at the Reaper says:
"Serendeipity at its best... coming across this endlessly varied photostream... from sleeping puppies to aged cattle skulls and artistic ferns and dreamy ferris wheels... the refreshing creative vision goes on and on. As the saying goes, "And so the sage wanders"... Jason wanders and wonders at life and we all win through his Flickr photostream.
Almost as a bonus, Jason shares the most interesting commentary asides with most of the shots and he also comments thoughtfully on others' work.
Jason, keep up the endlessly fresh creativity with your eyes."15th March, 2007
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dolcedo says:
"first i thought i would write a "flickrmail" to jason, than i changed to the testimonial, ´cause i think that everybody who is interested should know. i would to say "thank you" for your comments and for your attention at my pictures. you wrote in your profile that "Flickr is challenging me. It is making me open my eyes and really look at the world around me." when i see your pictures, it is true..."
6th December, 2006
- Name:
- Jason
- Joined:
- June 2005
- Hometown:
- Slough
- Currently:
- York, England
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Education

















