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mtsofan's photostream
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Photography isn't just a hobby; it's my attempt at sanity! It's a diversion in a life with much responsibility, and also a way of looking at the world. Over the years, thinking photographically has made me more observant.
So, I keep a camera with me, wherever I go. If I'm dressed up, I'll probably have a point-and-shoot in the pocket of my sport coat. You know, the camera I keep in the office. When I'm driving, walking around town, or exploring a park, I take my DSLR, usually with a telephoto lens.
I shoot what I'm in the mood to shoot. Macros, nature, family, or things that make me think. My camera and I like to explore cemeteries. And, I use as little editing as possible. Not that I'm against Photoshopping; I just keep things simple for myself.
Photography also helps me with sanity because it introduces me to folks on Flickr. Since I began, in the summer of 2007, I've encountered many people, and warmed up to friendships that I value.
Thanks for stopping by. Some of the items in my photostream are actually attempts at quality photography. Others simply chronicle my life. Either way, I'm glad our paths have crossed.
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- Nikon D3100 9,547 photos, 722 members
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- Elmwood Park Zoo 19 photos, 5 members
- Lehigh Valley Zoo / Trexler Game Preserve Shots 287 photos, 29 members
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- Friends Journal 854 photos, 138 members
- Primary school displays 1,681 photos, 201 members
- Affection beyond the species barrier 666 photos, 112 members
- Smiles/Sorrisi/Sonrisas [34° Contest: VOTE NOW!] 92,198 photos, 17,121 members
- Covered Bridges - Geotagged 1,643 photos, 232 members
- The Lonely Bench 2,478 photos, 658 members
- Trains and Railroads of Pennsylvania 6,563 photos, 71 members
- Bucks County 8,699 photos, 434 members
- The Unseen Moment 104 photos, 32 members
- Don't look just shoot 40 photos, 21 members
- God's Wonderful Story 298 photos, 20 members
- Reconciling Ministries Network 50 photos, 5 members
- The Rust Bucket 59,930 photos, 6,851 members
- 50 Plus (Photographers aged 50 and better) 189,477 photos, 1,062 members
- Indirect Nature 478 photos, 76 members
- Bike & Build 109 photos, 5 members
- Nikon D40 Worldwide 69,484 photos, 3,135 members
- *Macro* 2,235 photos, 286 members
- Rural America 70,455 photos, 2,539 members
- Study War No More! 527 photos, 126 members
- New Flickr of Hope 30,920 photos, 2,001 members
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- Garden Beauty 1,067 photos, 60 members
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- Macro! Closeup Shots! 72,798 photos, 4,180 members
- Lights & Shadows 138,522 photos, 10,307 members
- Positivity, honesty & happiness in chronic illness & disability 1,478 photos, 232 members
- Drifted Snow 336 photos, 44 members
- In Symmetry 854 photos, 187 members
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Testimonials (3)
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Firefighter's Wife says:
"i found john's pictures through another profile and i discovered that he had a knack for capturing things in a photo that most people would never think about looking twice at. he really takes photography to another level. it gives us a reason to search out the interesting in the uninteresting."
3rd July, 2008
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Ed_F says:
"John is my kind of photographer, not afraid to tackle an issue. I made him a contact so I could follow his Pop Tart crusade. :-) His photos are of the highest quality and they make me smile. You can't get much better than that.
Ed_F"24th November, 2007
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tlp photography says:
"John makes you think, wonder, question and observe things you may never thought of observing before! He is analytical and sincere. He is passionate and sensitive! He is exactly who you want as a contact!
Thankyou John...for everything!"4th January, 2008