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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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.....Seen in Explore 427 (dropped by Scout (42) Explore has dropped me as of the end of Aug/09. Explore has now deleted all my previous explore photos except for 7 from 2008!
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FreeSpirit5's favorite photos from other Flickr members (11,585)
Contacts (3,247)
Groups (50)
- البط البري 32 photos, 3 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 9 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 83 photos, 60 members
- *C&W Winter Moments*(Invite Only)~(P-1 # A-2) 527 photos, 36 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 8 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 105 photos, 67 members
- Silver - Group No. 8 (Post 1, Award 4) 6,641 photos, 1,367 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 7 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 128 photos, 88 members
- Natural World. 1,387 photos, 268 members
- Dark and Gloomy 863 photos, 212 members
- Stones.. (by admin invitation) ~ P1/A2 624 photos, 647 members
- birds, birds, birds, birds...(You get the point) P1/A4 3,888 photos, 390 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 6 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 161 photos, 101 members
- BROWN - Group No. 7 (Post 1, Award 4) 7,884 photos, 1,679 members
- Howard's Gallery (moderated) 1,140 photos, 445 members
- Rien que pour vos yeux 146 photos, 264 members
- Nature's Platinum Carousel (Admin Invite Only) Post 1 Award 2 3,047 photos, 474 members
- Photographing the life 452 photos, 279 members
- Photocats 848 photos, 79 members
- MASTERS of Photography - PLATINUM ~~~ Com 2 (Admin Invite) 179 photos, 116 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 5 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 209 photos, 130 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 4 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 274 photos, 161 members
- Masters of Photography-GOLD - ADMIN INVITE ONLY!!! - Com 2 1,160 photos, 437 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 373 photos, 202 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 537 photos, 278 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 1,165 photos, 441 members
- l'espace de vie ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 687 photos, 529 members
- BLACK - Group No. 6 (Post1, Award 4) 18,152 photos, 2,780 members
- !Amazing Nature Level 2! (P1)(C4) 2,192 photos, 541 members
- WHITE - Group No. 5 (Post 1, Award 4) 20,229 photos, 2,936 members
- BLUE - Group No. 4 (Post 1, Award 4) 23,748 photos, 3,204 members
- ! Amazing Nature ! P/1C/4 AWARD GROUP 12,686 photos, 1,657 members
- GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 29,329 photos, 3,576 members
- YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 38,603 photos, 4,247 members
- RED - Group No. 1 (Post 1, Award 4) 62,951 photos, 5,118 members
- R-E-F-L-E-C-T-I-O-N 1,267 photos, 165 members
- *imagines et phantasmata* (P1~2 / AW+FAV2) 19,450 photos, 950 members
- Hit -Me- With- Your- Best -Shot 14,008 photos, 414 members
- tele and telezoom lenses photos 4,855 photos, 168 members
- The essence of a photograph... 893 photos, 267 members
- ! * FOREST WOLDLIFE * ! Admin Moderated * P1/C2 572 photos, 123 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - FINAL LEVEL 3 609 photos, 184 members
- Level 2 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 4+ Comments Only 6,841 photos, 1,469 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - LEVEL 2 / strictly sweeper 797 photos, 238 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - LEVEL 1 / strictly sweeper 1,459 photos, 396 members
- ""This Is Magic" P1/AW/FAV3 MANDATORY or banned sweeper run 4,649 photos, 596 members
- **Masterclass Elite** Invite Only Post 1-Award 3 (Level 3) 2,321 photos, 540 members
- Our World Through Photography Nature Group (Contest & Voting) 13,848 photos, 702 members
- http://www.flickr.com/groups/kornrawieegallery/ 1,387 photos, 532 members
- Beautiful Land 1,917 photos, 100 members
- beautiful shot or capture 3,948 photos, 153 members
- Rolye group - ** Sunsets ** Post 1 - Awards 5 2,078 photos, 921 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











