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Me?... Graphic Designer with an interest in obscure little details. I studied photography at art college, but could never get my head around 'F' stops and all that technical malarky. So now, although I once tried it, I don't have (or want) a big fancy camera with lots of posh lenses, as I just can't be bothered with carting it all around with me (and besides it really kills the spontaneity and fun of it all). I don't take what I do seriously, when I see something I like I just aim and shoot, I have no idea what I am doing, but I really enjoy it...
Update: Since moving to Wales, I find the things that inspire me have - if not exactly changed - morphed into something slightly different. I take less of the 'detail' things and am increasingly inspired by the wider landscape. I am not sure that is a good thing - I don't have the equipment (tripods and stuff) for such stuff - but, well, I am just going with the flow right now.
Nid wyf yn siarad Cymraeg, ond rwyf yn awyddus i ddysgu, felly os ydych yn gweld camgymeriad ar unrhyw un o'r lluniau fy, rhowch wybod i mi. Diolch!
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- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Tywysog Cymru 36 photos, 7 members
- Anglesey (Ynys Môn) 7,103 photos, 405 members
- Window Exploration 856 photos, 57 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 505,416 photos, 63,406 members
- A Benign Eye 3,678 photos, 145 members
- Weeds Indeed 247 photos, 31 members
- Wales 78,427 photos, 2,867 members
- Gwynedd 7,018 photos, 203 members
- Wales, UK 702 photos, 47 members
- * ALL COLLECTIONS - and PATTERNS, TEXTURES, DETAILED STUDIES * 60,595 photos, 2,410 members
- I Like Grass 9,203 photos, 2,092 members
- Naturey Crap 72,851 photos, 3,000 members
- Cymraeg ar y Brig (3 - ar y mwyaf - bob dydd) 2,124 photos, 101 members
- Sheep 21,701 photos, 4,865 members
- Guardian Green shoots 8,624 photos, 1,030 members
- Stained Glass in Wales 675 photos, 46 members
- Mushrooms 57,057 photos, 8,090 members
- Typography and Lettering 115,945 photos, 17,132 members
- Churches of Wales 4,523 photos, 202 members
- Trees. 2,671 photos, 206 members
- Stained Glass in the Churches of Europe 20,857 photos, 186 members
- Doors, Windows, and Steps 111,116 photos, 6,652 members
- Türen/Tore/Doors/Portals 43,641 photos, 5,209 members
- Grass 7,553 photos, 1,583 members
- Just Windows! 107,116 photos, 13,392 members
- Square 12,494 photos, 522 members
- My Garden 52,674 photos, 2,815 members
- White Flowers 7,639 photos, 716 members
- Water, Water Everywhere 10,392 photos, 981 members
- Plants, Gardens, Parks and Landscapes 2,791 photos, 209 members
- The Earth Laughs in Flowers 1,565 photos, 97 members
- Colors Around the World 1,279 photos, 171 members
- Architectural details and decorative elements 81,704 photos, 2,442 members
- Stylized flowers and other elements pool 724 photos, 33 members
- stained glass detail 21,812 photos, 679 members
- Daily Post North Wales 20,392 photos, 646 members
- Traditional architecture 2,670 photos, 258 members
- The Castles of Wales 5,505 photos, 705 members
- Sir CONWY County 1,410 photos, 73 members
- Wales Online Photography Flickr Group 38,493 photos, 1,478 members
- Coast.Wales 11,289 photos, 526 members
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- Conwy 622 photos, 91 members
- Little Earth, Big Sky 230 photos, 17 members
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Testimonials (3)
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CarlaFrancisco says:
"There's people we meet all over the place... and then there's J. He's one of a kind and my very first friend here on Flickr.
His keen eye for the little things that usually go unnoticed (why else would he be my Master of Detail? ;) and the way he really sees things from the most daring perspectives, teach me about life in general and the way he sees it. His photography is truly inspiring and honest and beautiful - a reflection of himself.
I've caught myself several times trying to mimic his extreme angles when shooting a building, forcing myself to look at the small details carved on the walls of an old monument... for him, wondering if J will like it.
He's an attentive friend, a thoughtful and generous person - with the most wonderful and wicked sense of humour I could ever wish for! ;)
I'm a "big picture" kind of person, I guess. And he's that other half that grounds me and keeps my perspective in check. And I'm not talking (just) about photography here...
Thank you so much, my dear friend... Thank you for "clicking" with me as I "clicked" with you from the moment our paths crossed - I count myself lucky that you've stuck around :)
Hs&Ks xxx"17th July, 2009
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biedk - busy again says:
"John was my first real Flickr friend. I saw a beautiful shot of a ruin in "Rural Decay". And found John at the end of the rainbow! Looked at his delightful photos of ruins, half timbering, old locks, landscapes and much more! I added him as a contact. And luckily he wanted me as a friend too! It took a while to see all his pics, but it was worth it! The shots of old boats and cracked paint inspired me a lot, though it took some time to find a suitable harbour! John looked at my photos too and commented on some. A great start to get, I've been looking forward to his comments ever since! They are very nice and funny too! And his photostream often turns into a veritable, funny chat room, he seems to attract bonkers people, and he is a bit bonkers himself too! John is the best photo friend you could ever wish for!"
19th October, 2008
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lauronsky says:
"Every time he is looking up, looking down, at one winter lake or at one cathedral full of gargoyles, John's outlook is always original.
When I look at his photostream I need to spend the right time on it, because every shot he takes is so full of details that only one glance is not enough to see all their beauty.
John is a fantastic person and a great friend, and his care for the others is reflected in his photos, in which everything, even the street's corners or the abandoned rubbish, becomes important and beautiful.
I love to look at his photostream because his pictures are not just awesome but they have also a deep and interesting meaning."23rd January, 2008
- Name:
- John Beswick
- Joined:
- March 2007
- Hometown:
- A Lancashire lad, through and through!
- Currently:
- Manchester and Ochr y Penrhyn (Llandudno), UK
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Graphic Designer