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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) 2,355 photos, 106 members
- The Pinnacle Challenge Group! 6,230 photos, 767 members
- Search The Best (Post INVITED photos Only) New Group 850 photos, 508 members
- Countryfile 100,809 photos, 2,161 members
- All what you like!!!! 6,253 photos, 566 members
- Fflicr 2,738 photos, 86 members
- Black 'n White In Wales 1,018 photos, 50 members
- Welsh Landscapes - Tirluniau Cymreig 1,150 photos, 110 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Nominate Now 256,088 photos, 40,975 members
- Love Photography (COMMENT ON THE 2 MOST RECENT PICS) 19,530 photos, 1,549 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 472,133 photos, 82,064 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. 342,554 photos, 16,647 members
- GhostWorks ~ Comp #55 Voting + Challenges Open 11,393 photos, 1,210 members
- Welshot Photographic Academy 1,864 photos, 77 members
- Best Of DAMN! I Wish I'd Taken That 22,500 photos, 4,595 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper in use NO PEOPLE 434,654 photos, 43,873 members
- Abandoned, Neglected, Weathered, or Rusty 228,998 photos, 9,090 members
- Middle Earth 8,004 photos, 817 members
- Asylums for the Insane 16,454 photos, 1,495 members
- 28 Days Later 39,040 photos, 1,802 members
- Photography Institute Course 1,155 photos, 503 members
- Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 179,125 photos, 22,520 members
- S♥per ♥ Hearts - 10 Pink - Post 1 & Give 3 Super Hearts 69,584 photos, 10,450 members
- UrBexer's (Urban Exploration) 32,441 photos, 1,415 members
- Fl♥ckr Hearts -- Post 1 & Give 3 Hearts -- Sweeper Active! 690,046 photos, 35,647 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 169,361 photos, 13,947 members
- Industrial Landscapes 928 photos, 175 members
- **Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Rule Break= BAN 884,648 photos, 32,687 members
- Peek into my Photostream 1,969 photos, 385 members
- Freephotoguides 326 photos, 408 members
- Decayed Gallery 106 photos, 187 members
- Some Urban Decay 13,060 photos, 653 members
- Urban Exploration - Exploring Abandonments 136,712 photos, 7,323 members
- Flickr Diamond - Invited Photos ONLY 115,272 photos, 21,633 members
- WelshFlickrCymru 111,396 photos, 2,285 members
- Wales Photography. 77,560 photos, 3,043 members
- North Weald Redoubt 214 photos, 21 members
- Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful 85,148 photos, 6,692 members
- Urbex :: Urban Exploration 152,894 photos, 7,621 members
- Welsh Industrial Ruins 833 photos, 38 members
- Life Thru A Lenz - Quality Comment Group 21,705 photos, 2,924 members
- Comment on my Stream 24,549 photos, 2,538 members
- ^^Platinum Photography Group^^ ~ High Quality Only 240,228 photos, 31,652 members
- Groombridge Place 223 photos, 29 members
- **Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! contest: pls. vote 180,627 photos, 22,605 members
- *Eye~Jewels* ~ please comment on one 68,943 photos, 3,781 members
- Denbigh and Talgarth Asylums. 1,090 photos, 132 members
- Explore My Sets - Add 1, Comment/Fave 3 the person to your right 14,159 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