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abstract_effects' photostream
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The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. (George Eliot)
My interest in photography is a revival of a past interest really. Work and family took over and I hadn't used a camera for years. Digital cameras are wonderful.
I started by using my husband's old Olympus, then kept 'borrowing' his Konika Minolta Dynax 5D. Earlier this year I bought a CanonEOS350D that I am slowly getting used to. I have upgraded a while ago to a Canon EOS 40D and am now craving a Canon 5D Mk II with shedloads of L lenses.
I don't think that I could say what are my favourite kinds of photos. I do like conventionally nice pics, but also like the abstract and different ones too. Mostly I like what I like in a pic.
Flickr has been a wonderful way of learning and modifying what I do with the camera, have learnt a lot through using it.
Thanks again for such a great site, and for all the work that people put in looking after the many groups.
It seems traditional to have a Photoblog these days, so here is my attempt at one Photoblog
Follow me on Twitter
And a list of Welsh Photographers I have started compiling to follow on Twitter
Anyone interested in prints of any of the images can look here at my website
or at Photobox
or contact me via Flickr Mail.
abstract_effects' flickr score: 2690
Photos of abstract_effects (1)
abstract_effects' favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,428)
Contacts (1,105)
Groups (50)
- Cymraeg ar y Brig (3 - ar y mwyaf - bob dydd) 2,338 photos, 106 members
- The Pinnacle Challenge Group! 6,216 photos, 767 members
- Search The Best (Post INVITED photos Only) New Group 848 photos, 508 members
- Countryfile 100,488 photos, 2,148 members
- All what you like!!!! 6,225 photos, 566 members
- Fflicr 2,733 photos, 86 members
- Black 'n White In Wales 1,011 photos, 49 members
- Welsh Landscapes - Tirluniau Cymreig 1,138 photos, 110 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos 256,151 photos, 40,974 members
- Love Photography (COMMENT ON THE 2 MOST RECENT PICS) 19,535 photos, 1,548 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 472,516 photos, 81,894 members
- Comment on my Stream - Elite 257 photos, 56 members
- Phoenix Immortal (Admin Invite) 100+F 701 photos, 371 members
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II. 340,774 photos, 16,582 members
- GhostWorks ~ Comp #55 Voting + Movie Quotes Open! 11,385 photos, 1,209 members
- Welshot Photographic Academy 1,858 photos, 77 members
- Best Of DAMN! I Wish I'd Taken That 22,436 photos, 4,587 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper in use NO PEOPLE 434,376 photos, 43,864 members
- Abandoned, Neglected, Weathered, or Rusty 228,579 photos, 9,075 members
- Middle Earth 7,989 photos, 818 members
- Asylums for the Insane 16,416 photos, 1,496 members
- 28 Days Later 38,797 photos, 1,795 members
- Photography Institute Course 1,154 photos, 502 members
- Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 178,955 photos, 22,526 members
- S♥per ♥ Hearts - 10 Pink - Post 1 & Give 3 Super Hearts 69,553 photos, 10,448 members
- UrBexer's (Urban Exploration) 32,446 photos, 1,415 members
- Fl♥ckr Hearts -- Post 1 & Give 3 Hearts -- Sweeper Active! 689,508 photos, 35,638 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 169,032 photos, 13,937 members
- Industrial Landscapes 928 photos, 175 members
- **Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Rule Break= BAN 882,950 photos, 32,644 members
- Peek into my Photostream 1,969 photos, 385 members
- Freephotoguides 325 photos, 408 members
- Decayed Gallery 106 photos, 187 members
- Some Urban Decay 13,053 photos, 651 members
- Urban Exploration - Exploring Abandonments 136,416 photos, 7,305 members
- Flickr Diamond - Invited Photos ONLY 115,355 photos, 21,634 members
- WelshFlickrCymru 111,103 photos, 2,281 members
- Wales Photography. 77,251 photos, 3,039 members
- North Weald Redoubt 214 photos, 21 members
- Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful 84,979 photos, 6,687 members
- Urbex :: Urban Exploration 152,675 photos, 7,614 members
- Welsh Industrial Ruins 833 photos, 38 members
- Life Thru A Lenz - Quality Comment Group 21,700 photos, 2,923 members
- Comment on my Stream 24,563 photos, 2,539 members
- ^^Platinum Photography Group^^ ~ High Quality Only 240,210 photos, 31,649 members
- Groombridge Place 223 photos, 29 members
- **Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! contest: pls. vote 180,637 photos, 22,605 members
- *Eye~Jewels* ~ please comment on one 68,871 photos, 3,780 members
- Denbigh and Talgarth Asylums. 1,088 photos, 132 members
- Explore My Sets - Add 1, Comment/Fave 3 the person to your right 14,166 photos, 2,136 members
Testimonials (5)
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Brian The Euphonium says:
"Abstract_effects' photostream is inspirational and we can all learn from it. She obviously has an incredible natural talent and I always enjoy looking at her work."
10th October, 2007
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Mozzer502 says:
"I collect people carefully.
The group is small.
Every member is unique.
Except for one thing.
They are all truly exceptional photographs.
Your work tutors me.
Your art leads me.
Your vision inspires me.
Thank you for doing what you do.
"The sisters of St. Cathode ask that you cover yourself with filaments and take pains to make yourself fully incandescent this evening""10th August, 2007
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Raymond Lee Lomibao Quijano says:
"Abstract Effects photos are simple yet they display power and a certain command of authority. The shots will really relax your tired body whenever you're looking at them. Keep it up"
29th March, 2007
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V a n e s a says:
"Day by day I find out new wonderful shot in your photostream.
You make an excellent work full of art and sensibility.
You take great photos of landscape.
Thank you very much for sharing all your amazing and beautiful work.
(Excuse my english, I'm spanish)"19th January, 2007
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Phil Bradley says:
"Abstract_effects is, quite simply, an excellent photographer. She has a fantastic view for a great shot, the patience to try different things, the imagination to explore and is gaining in technical ability all the time.
She's also very helpful to other people as well, and gives freely of her time.
All of her photographs are good - even the ones that she doesn't think much of! Many of them are works that professionals would be proud of. Fantastic stuff."5th October, 2006