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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 127,081 photos, 5,001 members
Sunrises and Sunsets 150,323 photos, 17,480 members
Wide-angle 139,023 photos, 7,559 members
Vertoramas 10,181 photos, 1,691 members
Foto Competition ~ Where Winning Doesn't Have To Stop!!! 27,282 photos, 4,665 members
Need more faves?? (must already have at least 5+) POST 1-FAVE 2 12,844 photos, 703 members
Dragon Sword Award 2,433 photos, 425 members
Your Best Shot 2011 14,015 photos, 16,484 members
200+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 2,858 photos, 936 members
The Lone Tree 1,369 photos, 329 members
· FLICKR Stars :: COMMENT OR BAN :: post 1 award 6: 309,187 photos, 17,268 members
Trees in Mist 21,265 photos, 4,964 members
**Love It!** L3 P1/A3 ~ OPEN: Candid Photography! 2,350 photos, 689 members
Landscape 614,894 photos, 46,158 members
The world in HDR 673 photos, 67 members
Canon Speedlite 29,861 photos, 3,732 members
**Love It!** L2 P1/A3 ~ OPEN: HDR Nature Challenge! 5,265 photos, 1,041 members
UK Strobists 23,431 photos, 2,218 members
**Love It!** L1 P1/A3 ~ VOTE Challenge: Shadows! 10,454 photos, 1,820 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 7,479 photos, 1,617 members
20 Favs 1,231 photos, 730 members
HDR from a single RAW 43,833 photos, 8,631 members
Sapphire Awards *POST 1 - AWARD 3* *Sweeper Active* 112,947 photos, 7,904 members
Photoshop Professionals 49,706 photos, 4,859 members
Gold Star Award - Level 4 (p1/a5) 6,638 photos, 1,370 members
1-2-3 HDR (Post 1 - Comment 2 - View 3) 56,502 photos, 5,533 members
Insect Macro Photography 286,771 photos, 22,811 members
Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 20,089 photos, 873 members
Art of Images..(P1/A3) - Sweeper Running....!!! 651,230 photos, 31,704 members
My Gear and Me #2 - Premium (P1A5 Only Invited Photos!) 117,198 photos, 7,519 members
My Gear and Me #1 - (Post 1 - Award 5) - Sweeper is ON 320,080 photos, 13,042 members
Level 1 All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5) Contest Vote 01/31 23,696 photos, 2,238 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 5~The Diamond Award-Invite Only 4,188 photos, 1,165 members
Fave Me! Post 1 Fave 2 or ban for egoism 1,789 photos, 756 members
60 TO 100+ FAVES 1,190 photos, 236 members
50 + FAVORITES 1,872 photos, 290 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 2 (p1/a5) 28,153 photos, 3,546 members
*Platinum Peace Award* <LEVEL 2> INVITED ONLY : POST 1-AWARD 5 76,014 photos, 8,710 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 4~Double Platinum P1/A5- Invite Only 8,824 photos, 1,826 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 1) Contest #7 : Winter Scene 83,584 photos, 5,818 members
Fave Me! (1 photo per day, fave 3) 718 photos, 169 members
*Artist of the Year* Level 3~Platinum Hall of Fame-Invite Only 19,266 photos, 3,295 members
Vittorio's World ~ by invitation only ~ P1/A2 2,708 photos, 573 members
FlickrCentral 4,817,942 photos, 166,339 members
Post Processing Addicts 32,676 photos, 2,375 members
Nature's Pot-of-Gold: Level 3 (Wilderness Trails) (p1/a5) 7,973 photos, 2,237 members
Wildlife Photography 297,261 photos, 11,532 members
Favorites: 50 5,789 photos, 3,146 members
HDR and Photoshop 6,761 photos, 309 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