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  zalkr says:

  "I shoot film because I suck at digital and one of the reasons I think I suck is because of photographers like Lee. this man brings digital photography to levels i can only dream of. the brief time I got to spend with Lee was a humbling experience, not every day you get to hang out with a true professional. wish we can do this again sometime."

  21st July, 2011

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  Ṁ‽ǩ€ §ρ!и@ķ says:

  "leesure is thoughtful, friendly, and a good sport. He has a fine sense of light, color, line, and texture. He's versatile - portraits, products, food, weddings, travel, and more. He's not above the occasional wildlife shot, landscape, or flower macro, either. And he does it all with competence and panache. He bothers to put some thought into his compositions, and it shows. He's worth getting to know, and his pictures are worth a look."

  31st May, 2011

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  geoff.greene says:

  "Within 10 minutes of meeting him, Lee had thrown his arm around me as if we were old friends. And maybe we were, since Lee treats everyone like a long lost friend. His exuberance parlays directly into his photography, where he always seems more than happy to be helping others take pictures as taking them himself. Lee is one of the nicest persons I've met on Flickr, don't let anyone tell you differently."

  31st May, 2011

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  ​favourite waste of time​ says:

  "If not for the fact that leesure drinks and smokes he would have nothing in his stream. Okay, seriously the man has a great way with the camera and I especially love his portraits. I love the shots of his children, in fact I think one of my favourite shots on flickr is his shot titled Easter 2011 of his daughter smelling flowers. From still life to sports the man covers it all.
  
  On top of all that he is a most generous man and I really was honored to finally meet him."

  15th May, 2011

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  Feeling Croppy says:

  "I ADORE Leesure. I kept thinking about how I would begin a testimonial for Leesure. I've known him for quite some time on flickr, and we've had some interesting run-ins complete with snarky, rude, needling, and sometimes harsh exchanges. But, that's just because we are a lot of like and often clash. We are competitive and brash and full of ego and confidence, and I am clearly the better photographer, and that infuriates Leesure.
  
  However, I knew upon meeting Leesure that I would love this guy to tears. And, I do. He is jovial and large, hilarious, warm, friendly, personable, and tells such great stories and jokes. He is really one of those people you love being around and being friends with.
  
  As a photographer, I have always been amazed by his work, even when he was whining and annoying the crap out of me on flickr. My favorite work from Leesure is when he perfectly captures the essence of people in their surroundings, whether its children competing in sports or the elderly strolling through the streets. He watches and embraces the world around him, and is not only technically impressive, but seems to invariably capture the perfect moments in front of his lens. His timing is impeccable.
  
  So, I will just come full circle and reiterate that I adore Leesure."

  9th May, 2011

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  jakerome says:

  "Leesure, quite simply, is an exceptional photographer. His sports shots are among the finest on Flickr-- from Pee-Wee football to major league baseball, Ironman Triathlons and loads more. Always helpful, even if occasionally grumpy, there's no question that the LOVE leesure makes is greater than the BEER he takes."

  23rd October, 2010

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  chrismar says:

  "Lee has the kind of photostream that I can only dream of. His attention to detail, superb composition and wide array of subject matter not only stimulates my rods and cones, but also causes a bit of drool at times."

  7th December, 2009

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  Jakes_World says:

  "Leesure is rather feisty and vocal regarding photography. Thank goodness I forgive him for that. For the record, he is a pretty great guy!"

  7th September, 2009

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  Colusite says:

  "The first thing one notices when viewing Leesure's work is that all of his shots seem superbly composed. Next would be the sheer breadth of his work, be it landscape, portraiture or documentary. He has the ability to instantly convey his ideas through his photography - a rare quality indeed. His photographs are always intriguing and though-provoking. Take a gander and see the truth through his eyes."

  6th September, 2009

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  ЅkinnyBaldGuy says:

  "Lee has a pretty fancy bit of kit, and knows how to use it. He has a wide range of photographic styles, and an uncanny ability to show us what he sees through his eyes. He is definitely a photographer worth keeping an eye on."

  6th September, 2009

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  rolandvarriale says:

  "Leesure was one of the first people I ever met in DMU. Whether he shoot portraits of his beautiful children, landscapes with different perspectives, or lightplay shots; he conveys more than pixels across a screen he creates art.
  
  Lee has always been helpful to me in looking at some of the technical aspects of my shooting and is never shy to point out some things you should change :)
  
  You never want to run into him in a photo challenge because you can never narrow down what his entry will be. It may be a grandiose landscape or a shot of bridesmaids dancing at a wedding."

  6th September, 2009

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  liber says:

  "A prolific photographer, who shots anything that moves and even landscapes, there is one common thread in every of his photos: a great mastery of light. And he is a tough commenter too, I always learn something from is tough love critiques. A photographer to follow."

  5th September, 2009

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  Ivan Makarov says:

  "Very diverse photostream - all kinds of styles, all executed well. Leesure shoots a lot, and shoots well. I played him couple of times in Flickr 64 challenge and was frightened every time.
  
  Well worth the time looking at his photos."

  5th September, 2009

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  Robin Thom says:

  "I don't want to promote the guy.
  
  He doesn't need my approbation.
  
  Check out his photo-stream.
  
  It is full of light and magic and taking chances...that work."

  2nd October, 2008

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  ricko says:

  "Lee has a bunch of high dollar photography gear. Lots of people on flickr have a bunch of high dollar photography gear, but what makes Lee stand out is that he knows how to use it."

  13th September, 2008

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  Rod the Rabid Rodent says:

  "Leesure is a generous and thoughtful Flickrite who valiantly wages war against other people's imbecility. He also has some shots that are way way better than "not sucking.""

  19th July, 2008

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  sandelion says:

  "Lee is one of my favorite Flickr friends I have made. Though he may come off as a pompous jerk (which he is), he has been more than willing to act as a mentor for myself and other younger Flickr photogs. Lee has had a great impact on my photography as of recent, from the small things like telling me to get a black background to teaching me how to meter off of different areas.
  
  As for his photography, it is truly amazing! I find his shot compelling and unique, sometimes sitting for hours at work just staring at one shot!"

  22nd May, 2008

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  pizzo says:

  "I have come to know leesure through one of my favorite flickr groups, DeleteMe. As of this writing, he has 1,424 photos in his photo stream. His portrait work is quite good! He has a good eye for composition, a great wit, and from looking at his photos, a really great family! (I think he need more lighting gear though!)
  
  He is a hopeless flickr addict and I think he may need an intervention."

  1st December, 2007

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  dr ama says:

  " Lee is sure of himself & with good reason :)
  There is a confidence to him, which shines through his work
  His presentations are bold , attractive, technically & artistically
  The book says the, "photograph should communicate to the viewer"
  , in his rare case, it does
  
  I also thank him for all the encouragement, he gives me"

  9th August, 2007

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  Lumberg the Loquacious Llama says:

  "leesure is a very prolific photographer in the sense that he has taken a lot of pictures. I can attest to this first hand because I have seen many of them myself!"

  1st August, 2007

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  snailo86 says:

  "You commented on some of my photos through "Explore My Photostream", so I clicked through to see some of yours and I just had to send you a note.
  You are inspirational!!! Your photos are so beautiful, you manage to capture a mood in every single one!
  I'm trying to graduate from the "point and shoot" school of photography and I really aspire to be even a tenth as good as you some day."

  1st August, 2007

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  Pedal Faster says:

  "I've really enjoyed Leesure's photographs of birds and races, two of my favorite subjects to shoot. I hope to see him shooting race someday, or better yet, racing next to me. :-)"

  31st July, 2007

Name:

Lee Shelly

Joined:

June 2006

I am:

Male and Taken

Occupation:

Photographer

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