Ivan S. Abrams' photostream

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Photographer, writer, and lawyer. Trains, ships,people and airplanes, nature and landscapes are my favorite sorts of photos. I'm from Tucson, Arizona, but now live abroad and work as the Chief-of-Party for a USAID-funded development project in the new European nation of Kosovo. Why not try to save the world while there's still a chance?

My work has taken me to some great places, and many of the photos on Flickr are the result. I spent years working with film cameras, but am sold on the pure, and cheap, fun that's possible with digital photography. I just wish I were better at it!!!

I own the copyright to all of the photographs that I have posted to Flickr and any use or reproduction of these photographs without my permission is strictly prohibited. However, if you wish to reproduce or otherwise make use of my photographs, please contact me and we'll discuss it.

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Flickr Universe 38,282 photos, 1,249 members
Geotagged : Pennsylvania 2,393 photos, 132 members
ALCO-holics 440 photos, 133 members
Only the Very Best Photos 232 photos, 76 members
Siemens Combino trams 160 photos, 31 members
Official National Geographic Group 294,787 photos, 12,392 members
DOOR KNOCKER 9,060 photos, 899 members
[JR] Japan Rail 7,196 photos, 574 members
Rinky Dink Industrial Switchers 2,692 photos, 118 members
People of World - www.cevatzade.com 2,496 photos, 67 members
sea foam green 1,423 photos, 523 members
*r* THE SHIP SHOW ***** 2,232 photos, 66 members
ČKD 493 photos, 33 members
UP/Metra Commuter Lines 341 photos, 61 members
Hidden Journeys 978 photos, 170 members
FlickrComment (P1 C2) 2,838 photos, 304 members
Trams/Streetcars 31,263 photos, 1,187 members
Tramways-Trams-Trolleys-Tranvias-Electricos-Strassenbahn-Métros 27,002 photos, 425 members
San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) 785 photos, 62 members
Market Street Railway 4,112 photos, 289 members
San Francisco 178,829 photos, 11,745 members
San Francisco at Night 18,695 photos, 2,617 members
Worlds interesting PLACES (NO sunsets or sunrises, please!) 14,257 photos, 1,115 members
Rifle Colorado 94 photos, 9 members
MOMENTS~OF~LIFE 8,781 photos, 963 members
National Aerospace Week Contests! 5,697 photos, 342 members
Churches, Cathedrals & Other Places Of Worship 2,107 photos, 25 members
COLOUR STREET PORTRAITS 39,427 photos, 1,702 members
Time & Place 2,603 photos, 388 members
Military Decay 11,877 photos, 1,108 members
Flickr Ideas 0 photos, 10,396 members
University of Pittsburgh 682 photos, 111 members
Wonderful Asia, P1 C1 (Post 2011 Best in "Discussion" Section) 14,616 photos, 669 members
Two by Two... 7,682 photos, 549 members
Architecture in Kosova 143 photos, 33 members
Amtrak Top Shots 1,200 photos, 157 members
Railway Photographers 69,705 photos, 627 members
Pink 52,309 photos, 5,417 members
PiNK♥ PiNK ♥PiNK 6,858 photos, 1,097 members
Soul Capture (P 2/A 4) 15,666 photos, 654 members
Classic EMD Power 9,014 photos, 156 members
Pussycat Pussycat 1,421 photos, 28 members
SAR VESSEL / Salvamento Maritimo 693 photos, 80 members
Search And Rescue 2,169 photos, 287 members
Railfanning the Chicagoland Suburbs 5,097 photos, 63 members
PLANET EARTH TRANSPORTATION 43,882 photos, 1,140 members
Montana Rail Link 382 photos, 34 members
Beyond the Wedge 1,763 photos, 73 members
GE Centercabs 132 photos, 40 members
Steel Mill Railroads 931 photos, 87 members

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Testimonials (5)

Konabish says:

"I love seeing military aircraft (especially USA and WWII era). But I'm not so much of a 'buff' that I can easily identify them. Ivan certainly fills-in the blank spaces, because he adds the fantastic information to each display. His models set matches or exceeds any of my aircraft books. This of course also applies to his trains photos -- I can only imagine the justice he (will I'm sure) can do to the rolling stock of the United States! I greatly enjoy ships, my next discovery to be found in there...."

18th July, 2009
Alkan de Beaumont Chaglar says:

"Ivan manages to capture split second events, such as a fish rising up to the surface of the water gasping for breath (my personal favorite). I like the way he captures natural beauty on his travels. I particularly enjoyed his photos of Istanbul and Turkmenistan."

25th August, 2008
My Play says:

"I am So happy to be a Contact of Ivans..his photostream is a Travel Marvel,and he manages to capture the expression and eye of the subject. Totally Enjoyable..."

4th August, 2008
wmfan3798 says:

"Ivan not only has an incredible eye for a great photo but the detailed description of his pictures brings you into the area the photo was taken and gives you a lesson in the area and rail operation that the picture was taken"

3rd January, 2008
Brave Heart says:

" What a great surprise it was when Ivan Abrams made me a contact. I am so glad he has had the chance to travel to so many places I will never see and only dream about.
His train, aircraft and boat pictues are breathtaking to say the least. Thanks for being a Flickr member and sharing your travel and pictures with us all.

Thanks
Brave Heart"

16th August, 2007