I am one of The Amazing Secret AngIels. We are a group of flickr photographers who volunteer our background computer power to humanitarian research. Together our individual contributions are making a big difference in areas such as cancer, AIDS and world hunger.

The system works by using spare capacity on our computers to process secure raw data and then returns results to a central server. Everything is handled automatically by a small piece of software provided by the World Community Grid charity – you simply download it and it takes care of itself. You may have heard of SETI@home, this works in the same way but looking for answers rather than aliens.

The widget works in the background using only spare capacity and gives priority to whatever else is running, so it only runs when there are resources that nothing else needs. At this moment for example, what you're doing is browsing the internet and that ties up hardly any computer resources at all, leaving lots of capacity that the widget could be ‘mopping up’.

When you add together all the time that everyone wastes on flickr, that's a lot of mopping up! Even with the smallest of individual contributions, together we can make more of a difference than the largest computer in the world – that is what is truly Amazing.

We'd be delighted for you to join us!


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Step-by-step guide to getting started

1) Go to the download page here

.... a. You’ll be asked to choose a username
.... b. Select the projects you want to contribute to
.... c. Click the download button

2) Afterwards, on the World Community Grid website it's easy to join our team

.... a. Go to your home page entitled My Grid
.... b. In the side-menu select My Team and then Find A Team
.... c. Please type ‘The Amazing Secret Angels’ and click the button Join This Team

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Baywhale's favorite photos from other Flickr members (8,308)

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    +Chas Williams says:

    "Baywhale was a big part of my decision to become a Flickrite. I enjoyed his work so much (and still do), that I felt I ought to contribute something to the medium which he shows such an easy and natural mastery of. Watching his odyssey has been both fascinating and encouraging: truly a polumêtis, a man of many twists and turns!"

    23rd June, 2007

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    Marta_Gama_Mendes says:

    "what you do is poetry"

    23rd March, 2007

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    maycos60 says:

    "Baywhale has always kept me glued to his works of art. His work is mind-blowing and thought-provoking. You cannot just browse through his images, you have to stop to think and think hard..... I did not realise how much I missed his work until he was away for some time. I kept going to his photo stream hoping to see that he was back . It;s good to see you back here again in Flickr, Bay ! Thanks for the food for thought. Much of what I had wanted to say about Baywhale had been very well expressed by other Flickr friends of his. But I still have this to say, You're great !"

    20th January, 2007

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    kyuboem says:

    "As I write this, Baywhale is on a long break from Flickr, and I'm missing his presence very much. His photos are unlike any other's; he has a singular artistic vision that delights and inspires me every time I visit his photostream. He has been wonderfully generous with his comments and has encouraged me to grow and stretch out. Thank you for everything, Bay, and come back soon!"

    2nd November, 2006

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    zenog says:

    "To your profound originallity, to your obstinately chase of beauty, to your uniqueness, to your matching perfect titles with stunning photos and to make me whoop, i raise my glass of wine... cheers Bay !
    : )))*"

    2nd August, 2006

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    Lastexit says:

    "A true artist. A great friend. His comments/faves make me feel I've done my job well."

    17th July, 2006

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    nuanc says:

    "We get a taste of Bay 's kind and intelligent spirit through his yummy photosandwiches as well as his comments. He's one of flickr's best."

    15th July, 2006

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    Canna W says:

    "Bay your work is sublime, and you are also outstandingly nice. To have both in the same person I think gives your work an edge that is truly wonderful. You make flickr a much richer place than it would be without you."

    28th May, 2006

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    gordasm says:

    "I wish I had Baywhale's eye."

    7th May, 2006

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    tangent says:

    "I can't speak for you, but Baywhale's images have made a strong first impression on me."

    21st April, 2006

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    artelisa says:

    "what should i do without bay? :))
    he is an always helpful flickr-friend, a cordially and thoughtful observer of his friends work - his friendly and humorous way to communicate is a great gift.
    his empathic work as artist is outstanding: bewitching, harmonic, enigmatic and subtle compositions - sometimes opulent or intricate, sometimes like gossamer poetics. in bays exraordinary sets you discover not only breathtaking pictures but also a keen thinker and creative writer.
    thank you bay for sharing this 'bundle' of inspirations and enjoyment :))"

    6th April, 2006

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    AhIzMeh says:

    "Baywhale is a kind of shaman master of abstraction. His works are like meditations into the soul of existence itself. His vision leads you from massive chance explosions to finer and finer nuances of perception and thought. And takes your breath away in doing so..."

    1st April, 2006

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    only because mushroom asked me to says:

    "Baywhale is what defines 'originality'.
    His sensitivity towards his work is evident and shines through each frame that he captures.

    He doesn't just 'look' .. he 'sees' things; and we are both fortunate and blessed that he shares his vision with us!

    Thank you Bay! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!"

    13th February, 2006

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    plastic"paisley"pouch says:

    "Baywhale's work has the ability to make you first look, and then pull you in with tremendous force. One can sit with any(I mean any) of Baywhale's pictures for hours together looking in... finding a new world.

    Baywhale has been such an inspiration, with his works and words. Thank you much, Bay."

    29th January, 2006

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    *L says:

    "*you* are stunning"

    18th December, 2005

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    Mary Bogdan says:

    "BAYWHALE. You have to love all of Baywhale's work... it's very insightful. A very different view of our world, and it's all around us. GREAT photography of the ordinary and/or sublime things we don't normally see or look at, but Baywhale has brought them to our attention.... Thanks! Baywhale for allowing us to share your remarkable vision!"

    21st September, 2005

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    gadjoboy says:

    "baywhale is a true oringinal..no one is doing anything quite like him..his photos make art out of things most people would just pass by...he has made me look at everything much closer...he is an artist."

    19th September, 2005

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