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Hi, I am a father of two lovely children who have inspired many fantastic photos. My youngest is disabled and I am his full time carer. I have been on flickr for a while now and have come along way in my time here.I started with a fuji 2600 then moved up to another fuji, this time the f31fd. Then I moved up to a cannon 400d and a couple of lenses. This Year I bought a 40D and another lens. I love wildlife photography and boys toys stuff eg. Cars, planes and trains. Photography and photoshop has become my way of expressing and showing my creative side. I use photoshop in many of my images, partly because when I first took photos the images lacked punch and depth. Photoshop gave me ways of (in my opinion) improving my work. My dream is to take the kind of photos that stay with you long after you have seen them. I may never reach that aim but I will continue to try for as long as I am able.

Please do not use any of my images for any purpose. If you wish to purchase any of them then please send me an email.

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Contacts (82)

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Spokeannie Kathy Piper
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orionarbor Patrick Möhl
raza polansky Sara Apostoli
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martinturner Martin Turner
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lorenzo please Lorenzo
ZAAY Studio ZAAY Studio

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London Photographers 127,023 photos, 4,998 members
Sunrises and Sunsets 150,247 photos, 17,473 members
Wide-angle 138,936 photos, 7,555 members
Vertoramas 10,174 photos, 1,691 members
Foto Competition ~ Where Winning Doesn't Have To Stop!!! 27,278 photos, 4,665 members
Need more faves?? (must already have at least 5+) POST 1-FAVE 2 12,827 photos, 703 members
Dragon Sword Award 2,431 photos, 425 members
Your Best Shot 2011 14,020 photos, 16,491 members
200+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 2,855 photos, 936 members
The Lone Tree 1,369 photos, 329 members
· FLICKR Stars :: COMMENT OR BAN :: post 1 award 6: 309,121 photos, 17,266 members
Trees in Mist 21,255 photos, 4,964 members
**Love It!** L3 P1/A3 ~ VOTE: Still Life Photography! 2,342 photos, 685 members
Landscape 614,661 photos, 46,143 members
The world in HDR 664 photos, 67 members
Canon Speedlite 29,854 photos, 3,730 members
**Love It!** L2 P1/A3 ~ OPEN: HDR Nature Challenge! 5,237 photos, 1,039 members
UK Strobists 23,420 photos, 2,218 members
**Love It!** L1 P1/A3 ~ OPEN Challenge: Shadows! 10,370 photos, 1,818 members
World Nature and Wildlife HALL OF FAME P1/C4 14,745 photos, 1,289 members
FAVTOP 20-49 FAV - P1/ Fave2 [fave2 Mandatory OR banned sweeper 7,473 photos, 1,617 members
20 Favs 1,231 photos, 730 members
HDR from a single RAW 43,763 photos, 8,629 members
Sapphire Awards *POST 1 - AWARD 3* *Sweeper Active* 112,913 photos, 7,905 members
Photoshop Professionals 49,671 photos, 4,857 members
Gold Star Award - Level 4 (p1/a5) 6,628 photos, 1,372 members
1-2-3 HDR (Post 1 - Comment 2 - View 3) 56,480 photos, 5,531 members
Insect Macro Photography 286,726 photos, 22,810 members
Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 20,068 photos, 873 members
Art of Images..(P1/A3) - Sweeper Running....!!! 650,939 photos, 31,696 members
My Gear and Me #2 - Premium (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 117,120 photos, 7,513 members
My Gear and Me #1 - (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper is ON 319,805 photos, 13,028 members
Level 1 All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5) Contest Vote 01/31 23,662 photos, 2,235 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 5~The Diamond Award-Invite Only 4,173 photos, 1,163 members
Fave Me! Post 1 Fave 2 or ban for egoism 1,786 photos, 756 members
60 TO 100+ FAVES 1,188 photos, 236 members
50 + FAVORITES 1,870 photos, 290 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 28,114 photos, 3,547 members
*Platinum Peace Award* <LEVEL 2> INVITED ONLY : POST 1-AWARD 5 75,999 photos, 8,711 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 4~Double Platinum P1/A5- Invite Only 8,792 photos, 1,819 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 1) Contest #7 : Winter Scene 83,421 photos, 5,810 members
Fave Me! (1 photo per day, fave 3) 717 photos, 169 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 3~Platinum Hall of Fame-Invite Only 19,229 photos, 3,294 members
Vittorio's World ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 2,701 photos, 573 members
FlickrCentral 4,815,124 photos, 166,313 members
Post Processing Addicts 32,679 photos, 2,375 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 3 (Wilderness Trails) (p1/a5) 7,974 photos, 2,239 members
Wildlife Photography 297,018 photos, 11,524 members
Favorites: 50 5,788 photos, 3,146 members
HDR and Photoshop 6,752 photos, 308 members

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Testimonials (7)

johopo (John) says:

"If you happen to visit Karl's photostream and take the time to view his images, you will find in his photography a love for nature and beauty.

His images always contain small subtleties and careful attention to details which, when combined together, create a unique style - a delight to behold.

Furthermore, should you be privileged to have him as a contact, you will find Karl to be a warm and supportive person. Simply, a friend and a gentlemen!

Karl, wishing you all the best with your photography and many thanks for all the support!

John"

25th March, 2010
gfidias says:

"Hi Karl,
I love your work, your colorful and technically perfect images, but, more than that, through your work, I came to know you as a person of great imagination and sensitivity and for this, I'm happy."

3rd August, 2009
Lifeinthenorthwoods says:

"Karl was one of my first contacts on Flickr. He does some outstanding work. It is worth your time to take a look at his photostream. Karl will always comment on your pictures if you are lucky enough to have him as a contact. We have shared a lot of great moments. It is special that a man from England and one from the USA have become great friends because of Flickr. Karl is a proud father and a special father and I am so proud to call him a good friend."

27th October, 2008
ptbx says:

"Here is my story about you... On October 9th, 2007 I discovered by chance your site with a surprising composition of colors and enjoyment " Ferris wheel "... After, i was touched by the couple " Going solo " and " Status alone requires courage " with this humble beauty ... "Berry" and " simplicity " totally seduced me by this tone softness and this subtle light... Now I follow your compositions with pleasure .. ..Thanks for sharing karl ..."

23rd July, 2008
Renaissance*Man says:

"...i just love Karl's mastery of the light and the dark, and the refined perfection of his colours...not to speak about all the emotions that are enclosed in each and every photo of his...marvelous..."

19th May, 2008
visionsbycat says:

"Karl is an absolutely amazing photographer, his photos show depth, beautiful details and lovely colors. So many of his compositions look like paintings as though they came off his artist's easel. Karl's images never fails to inspire me and challenge me to become better. As a contact, Karl is encouraging and always leaves positive comments which make you feel better about your work. Karl has so much talent! His photos represent him well. He has his own style and is loved by so many. Thank you for being such a wonderful Flickr friend, you are a real asset to the flickr community!"

6th December, 2007
onlinedesign says:

"I like your work, especially your "Flower Sets"... and I agree with you. I, too, love to take pictures. It's cathartic, isn't it? It reminds us that beauty of all kinds really is in the *eye* of the beholder! Our photography will only get better with time and practice...but who's trying to be an expert? Keep on appreciating the beauty around you and thank you for sharing it with us! Isn't it cool how individuals from all over the world find beauty in the oddest little things & creatures?Thank you for adding me as your Flickr Frend...keep smilin':)"

29th May, 2007