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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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FreeSpirit5's favorite photos from other Flickr members (11,583)
Contacts (3,246)
Groups (50)
- البط البري 14 photos, 2 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) 524 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) 6,622 photos, 1,359 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 7 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 127 photos, 87 members
- Natural World. 1,386 photos, 268 members
- Dark and Gloomy 863 photos, 212 members
- Stones.. (by admin invitation) ~ P1/A2 612 photos, 645 members
- birds, birds, birds, birds...(You get the point) P1/A4 3,882 photos, 390 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 6 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 159 photos, 101 members
- BROWN - Group No. 7 (Post 1, Award 4) 7,863 photos, 1,673 members
- Howard's Gallery (moderated) 1,088 photos, 423 members
- Rien que pour vos yeux 140 photos, 264 members
- Nature's Platinum Carousel (Admin Invite Only) Post 1 Award 2 3,041 photos, 474 members
- Photographing the life 451 photos, 278 members
- Photocats 848 photos, 79 members
- MASTERS of Photography - PLATINUM ~~~ Com 2 (Admin Invite) 173 photos, 115 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 270 photos, 161 members
- Masters of Photography-GOLD - ADMIN INVITE ONLY!!! - Com 2 1,149 photos, 436 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 370 photos, 199 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 531 photos, 276 members
- I Love All Of Natures Wildlife - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 1,156 photos, 438 members
- l'espace de vie ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 685 photos, 528 members
- BLACK - Group No. 6 (Post1, Award 4) 18,110 photos, 2,777 members
- !Amazing Nature Level 2! (P1)(C4) 2,176 photos, 537 members
- WHITE - Group No. 5 (Post 1, Award 4) 20,203 photos, 2,929 members
- BLUE - Group No. 4 (Post 1, Award 4) 23,662 photos, 3,196 members
- ! Amazing Nature ! P/1C/4 AWARD GROUP 12,673 photos, 1,658 members
- GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 29,266 photos, 3,567 members
- YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 38,522 photos, 4,245 members
- RED - Group No. 1 (Post 1, Award 4) 62,706 photos, 5,107 members
- R-E-F-L-E-C-T-I-O-N 1,267 photos, 165 members
- *imagines et phantasmata* (P1~2 / AW+FAV2) 19,382 photos, 948 members
- Hit -Me- With- Your- Best -Shot 13,973 photos, 414 members
- tele and telezoom lenses photos 4,855 photos, 168 members
- The essence of a photograph... 887 photos, 267 members
- ! * FOREST WOLDLIFE * ! Admin Moderated * P1/C2 568 photos, 121 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - FINAL LEVEL 3 608 photos, 184 members
- Level 2 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 4+ Comments Only 6,825 photos, 1,467 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - LEVEL 2 / strictly sweeper 795 photos, 237 members
- THE CLUB OF 1000 + - LEVEL 1 / strictly sweeper 1,453 photos, 397 members
- ""This Is Magic" P1/AW/FAV3 MANDATORY or banned sweeper run 4,632 photos, 595 members
- **Masterclass Elite** Invite Only Post 1-Award 3 (Level 3) 2,321 photos, 540 members
- Our World Through Photography Nature Group (Contest & Voting) 13,839 photos, 702 members
- http://www.flickr.com/groups/kornrawieegallery/ 1,387 photos, 531 members
- Beautiful Land 1,916 photos, 100 members
- beautiful shot or capture 3,897 photos, 153 members
- Rolye group - ** Sunsets ** Post 1 - Awards 5 2,066 photos, 910 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











