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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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- *TRANSLUCENT* 9,894 photos, 546 members
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- Anglesey (Ynys Môn) 8,010 photos, 431 members
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- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 502,970 photos, 63,325 members
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- Weeds Indeed 276 photos, 36 members
- Wales 84,601 photos, 2,946 members
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- Wales, UK 977 photos, 74 members
- * ALL COLLECTIONS - and PATTERNS, TEXTURES, DETAILED STUDIES * 71,208 photos, 2,659 members
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- Cymraeg ar y Brig (3 - ar y mwyaf - bob dydd) 2,788 photos, 106 members
- Sheep 23,232 photos, 5,093 members
- Guardian Green shoots 11,090 photos, 1,180 members
- Stained Glass in Wales 741 photos, 49 members
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- Typography and Lettering 122,181 photos, 17,527 members
- Churches of Wales 4,744 photos, 205 members
- Trees. 2,955 photos, 225 members
- Stained Glass in the Churches of Europe 22,035 photos, 192 members
- Doors, Windows, and Steps 118,195 photos, 6,781 members
- Türen/Tore/Doors/Portals 45,473 photos, 5,232 members
- Grass 8,022 photos, 1,643 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