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Retired teacher, spend all my days wandering in nature with my camera. I live in Victoria, BC Canada. I live beside a migratory bird sanctuary and the ocean. My web page can be found here with over 22 thousand images. Web counter started June 4, 2007. www.pbase.com/woody

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Groups (50)
- Macro Flowers 127,848 photos, 7,886 members
- Flower Flower Flower 52,936 photos, 8,394 members
- ♥♥ Mes Favoris "Coup de cœur" ♥♥ 1,185 photos, 81 members
- FotoArtCircle - the wondrous world - Level 2 - (2P=5C) 376 photos, 230 members
- Enjoying Lovely Life (Level 1) P1C4 311 photos, 64 members
- mejores disparos( best shots) 88 photos, 21 members
- FotoArtCircle - the miraculous world - Level 1 - (2P=5C) 2,224 photos, 659 members
- The Number One 8,005 photos, 1,076 members
- Me 2 You Photography Level 2 * Post 1 Photo * Award 5 Photos * 220 photos, 41 members
- Me 2 You Photography Level 1 * Post 1 Photo * Award 5 Photos * 592 photos, 165 members
- Humming bird 267 photos, 289 members
- Softly Spoken (Admin Moderated) 13,637 photos, 1,010 members
- flickr (unofficial) 108,095 photos, 22,537 members
- Our Wonderful and Fragile World - Invite Only - Post 1/ Award 2 2,145 photos, 400 members
- The Wonders of Nature Special Display Gold Award if you want.!! 113 photos, 49 members
- DOLPHIN GROUP Wildlife Photography Invited only 3,165 photos, 312 members
- BEST OF RED CARPET HALL OF FAME (POST 1, AWARD 3) SWEEPER IS ON 1,187 photos, 466 members
- FIVE GOLD STARS Level 1 (P1-A4) ~~ Voting now: MINIMALISM 11,489 photos, 1,579 members
- The Wonders of Nature Level 5 Post 1 Award 4. Sweeper Active. 151 photos, 71 members
- The Wonders of Nature Level 4 / Post 1 Award 4. Sweeper Active. 235 photos, 104 members
- The Wonders of Nature Level 3 / Post 1 Award 4. Sweeper Active. 356 photos, 155 members
- ARTs Selected by ADMINISTRATORS 2 (da CHOSEN OnE)Get 3 awards or 2,478 photos, 650 members
- BROOCH AWARDS (POST 1 AWARD 3) NO COMMEN=BAN!!! 7,084 photos, 831 members
- Fascinating Nature: Level 2 (p1/a4) 348 photos, 125 members
- OH NO, NOT ANOTHER FLOWER! (only flowers P1/A3) 18,007 photos, 1,634 members
- ~!~ Nature Rules~!~( Post 1 Comment 3) 1,766 photos, 92 members
- * "Brilliant Captures/Captures de brillantes" (poste1~comme1) 880 photos, 144 members
- ARMONIA E STILE - adm.moderated - Post 1, comm. 3 - SWEEPER! 10,222 photos, 593 members
- Foto - Calidad ( moderado , moderated ) 1,386 photos, 104 members
- PHOTO VERY NICE 10,297 photos, 306 members
- IMMAGINI - FOTO - SENTIMENTI ***24.000 foto ! *** 24,255 photos, 642 members
- Red Carpet Hall of Fame ( INVITED PICS ONLY) LEVEL 3 4,402 photos, 974 members
- * THE MASTERS OF LIGHT (post 1 ~ award 1) 75,305 photos, 3,178 members
- " EXQUISITE DETAILS " (post 1 ~ award 1) 3,626 photos, 177 members
- Top Photo Expert ,Level 2 (POST 1 AWARD 3) INVITED PICS ONLY 6,499 photos, 1,204 members
- * " Simply the Best Flowers " (Post 1 ~ Award 1) 688 photos, 154 members
- The Wonders of Nature Level 2 / Post 1 Award 4. Sweeper Active. 628 photos, 243 members
- Certified Photographer LEVEL 1 ( POST 1, AWARD 3) SWEEPER IS ON 13,578 photos, 1,798 members
- The Wonders of Nature Level 1 / Post 1 Award 4. Sweeper Active. 1,346 photos, 421 members
- World Nature and Wildlife Platinum Group P1/C3 162 photos, 53 members
- The Best Friends Photographer - Invitation Only - 1,758 photos, 67 members
- Africa Travel Life 1,656 photos, 383 members
- Fleurs Passion ~~ Flowers Passion { P1/C3 } 18,271 photos, 1,395 members
- Photos invitées 194 photos, 16 members
- DIGITAL club ( level 1 ) post 1 award 3 3,856 photos, 705 members
- Beauty In Our Lives - P1 / C2 - Sweeper on !! 39,166 photos, 1,715 members
- THE LOOK level BLUE 13,559 photos, 2,185 members
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- THE LOOK level 3 ORANGE 21,290 photos, 2,734 members
Testimonials (17)
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Black Cat Photos says:
"gary has a wonderful stream! his animal and nature shots are beautiful and amazing, a real pleasure to view! luv m xxx"
28th December, 2010
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kenkeener1621 says:
"GARY HAS ONE OF THE BEST ANIMAL PHOTOSTREAMS ON FLICKR!!!!!
HIS PHOTOS ARE ALL CRYSTAL CLEAR AND CLOSEUP AND A JOY TO LOOK AT!!!!
I AM GLAD TO HAVE GARY AS A CONTACT OF MINE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIS NEWEST PHOTOS FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GARY.
KEN"11th September, 2009
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ChrisFinneganPhotography.com says:
"Gary, your Photostream is simply BRILLIANT! You have an amazing eye for detail and timing! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful photos!"
28th May, 2009
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visiblejoy says:
"Regretfully, I just finally got to browse through your photostream. What a joy ride! I could fave just about every image of yours. You must have the passion, patience, and happy heart of a saint! :) Thank you so much, Gary, for sharing your amazing wildlife encounters and outstanding photography gift with us! You made my heart happy! :)"
3rd May, 2009
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WITCH'S says:
""My preferred clickman!!!
The best artist ever!
Gary has been my first "looking at FLICKR photographs" and I can't forget this....
I remember....I said :...it's better I throw away my camera......my picture are so......ugly.........
then... Gary's comments gave me a great courage to throw me into ... photo...fray.....
and now I must thank Gary for this decision.....
Thanks Gary for your "wonderful" words....
...enter in your photostream is like to enter in Paradise:
a world made of wonderful animals and beautiful places,
A thousand strange colors warming heart and senses....
Gary, I love your creativity ..
thank you for sharing your soul and your dreams to us....
~Cheers and good luck to you!! "
WITCH"9th April, 2009
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Kinematic Digit says:
"Gary is one of those photographers who's eye for nature just wows me every time I look at a new upload by him. I'm not even a bird lover, but he has inspired me to look at them in a different way. I love how he captures each moment that we rarely see. When everyone captures them in their most common poses, Gary captures them in the frames in between each bird's mundane tasks. He makes what I once thought was boring subject, absolutely fantastic and something to look for. Thanks for sharing your vision with us Gary, you're truly a fantastic photographer."
12th February, 2009
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Tom in Tacoma says:
"At the risk of spewing forth ad naseum - I need to say that Gary's work has been an inspiration to me. When I've had a question about equipment or how he took a particular shot he's always been kind enough to answer my questions. Somehow he manages to capture the impossible shots (do the birds pose for him?) every time.
If given a chance to spend the day with any Flickr nature photographer, my choice would be Gary Woodburn - no question about it."16th January, 2009
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Natures Haven says:
"I've just discovered FreeSpirit5 and the images are truly Awesome, I am in awe, I love every shot.
I would give my right arm (whoops maybe not) left arm to have the natural light, the birds over here in the UK.
Fantastic. My next holiday will be in BC........lol"16th January, 2009
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drburtoni says:
"absolutely one of the best nature photographers i've seen on flickr. the detail captured is amazing, even at low light levels. i bet he sleeps with the birds. in fact, i think he may be a bird himself. how else could he get such close ups and capture so many exquisite photographs with such great detail. reward yourself today and take some time to look through his photostream slowly."
9th October, 2008
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aliceinthepoetsheartland says:
"The many awards received was the testimonial for the mark of excellence achieved in the awards group we had.
You have been recognized as masterful photographer and remain acknowledged as one of the best here in Flickr."6th October, 2008
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Jeanie's Pics says:
"Gary's love of nature shows in his exceptional photography. I always look forward to his new images. Please take the time to explore his photostream, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Gary, for sharing your wonderful images!"
28th August, 2008
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Andy M Canada says:
"Gary has inspired me with his patience in getting such beautiful photos. I can see that each photo that he posts has taken time to capture and some beautiful dedicated work to get them to such a lovely state.
Well done Gary and keep up the good work. I continue to learn from your sharing........THANKS A MILLION.
Andy"4th April, 2008
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chonyta says:
"Gary, you are so blessed by living close to those birds. Your photos are so amazing that just inspire me and make me want to spread the word about these birds. You manage to capture the pure soul and spirit of our "featherly" friends. Please continue delighting us with your fabulous and artistic images. Sheers!!
Sonia from Toronto"1st March, 2008
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Merlechanteur says:
"Les plus belles photos d'oiseaux que je n'aie jamais vues. Formidable travail. Un vrai plaisir des yeux. Bravo! Félicitations!"
26th January, 2008
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Angel Cher ♥ says:
"Gary "FreeSpirit" ... You are what I call a well rounded and diversified photographer. I LOVE your Eagle Set and your Luxton Rodeo Photos on your website. You take such an amazing variety of wildlife photography!! thank you for taking the time to review my photostream and for all your kind comments ~Cheers and Happy shooting to you!! Cher
P.S. I hope that everyone who visits Gary's photostream will take the time to review and appreciate all the effort he puts into his photography and visit his website!"10th December, 2007
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aneye4wonder (Ineta McParland) says:
"All Gary's pictures are filled with wonder and awe. Especially I love his Bald Eagle set. I can't help but say WOW when I view his pictures. Thank you, Gary, for being such a fantastic photographer and sharing your incredible photo masterpieces with us. - Ineta"
16th November, 2007
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GPS7 says:
"Woody is the "National Geographic" photographer in Flickr.
I think this says it all!"3rd November, 2007
- Name:
- Gary
- Joined:
- April 2007
- Hometown:
- Victoria, BC
- Currently:
- Victoria, Canada
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Retired teacher
- Website:
- http://www.pbase.com/woody











