"If I didn't have my camera to remind me constantly, I am here to do this, I would eventually have slipped away, I think. I would have forgotten my reason to exist. And I still need the camera because it is the only reason anyone is talking to me."
-- Annie Leibovitz

‎"I write [I think 'photograph' works perfectly here too] entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear."
-- Joan Didion

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Photos of Sharon Lapkin (4)

  • Friday Fav's - Summer livin' edition by islandgirlsj
  • Tilt - just some beauty by islandgirlsj
  • Soft whistful mood by Tanya Felsheim
  • TILT - Inspired by islandgirlsj
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Sharon Lapkin's favorite photos from other Flickr members (8,027)

  • Nuttall's Woodpecker on Treeside by *GloriousNature*bySusanGaryPhotography
  • Hey, who turned out the lights??? by Nancy Rose
  • by *gumby
  • Papaver somniferum by Mary Trebilco
  • China by borealnz
  • Seminole Woman by nybray
  • FLOWERS FOR BREAKFAST by Leentje35 (catching up very slowly)
  • Fritillaria by AlexEdg
  • late winter sunday (2/12/brady) by tv writer
  • Muscari Lady by Jacky Parker Floral Art
  • * by Xaomena
  • by ►i.Anton
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Testimonials (8)

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    silviaON says:

    "sharon is a wonderful artist and friend!
    thank you for sharing your work.
    i'm happy i met you on flickr :)
    a big hug from the other side of the world
    silvia"

    12th January, 2011

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    RijkV© says:

    ""Sharon is an artist, her photos and compositions reach a very high level of quality. Every composition gives us a wonderful feeling, I want to say; "Go on Sharon, your work is superb !"""

    11th May, 2009

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    Kirsten | www.kirstenalana.com says:

    "Sharon's photographs show an attention to detail that is superb. The color and composition in her work is so thought out and balanced. Her pictures are a work of art."

    11th February, 2008

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    Angelique (Liek) says:

    "Sharon is a great photographer and a sweet person. It amazes me to see she can keep up with so many contacts. She's always there to leave messages. This must take so much time but still she manages to add great works to her gallery. You are amazing hon, and I just wanted to let you know I appreciate what you're doing!!!

    Thanks for being my flickr friend xxx"

    4th January, 2008

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    ~M~Chelle & her view*** says:

    "I would like to start out sying that Sharon is a fabulous person with a wonderful giving heart. She is a great friend to have and I am one of the fortunate to be able to call her FRIEND!!!
    Now for her talent.......Whew...you better be ready to be amazed...because this gal has talent coursing through her viens. She is one of the few that can make a fly look absolutley beautiful!!!...LOL....really!!!!!
    She has a keen eye and gives a view from the heart which gives beauty and incredible detail to everything she chooses to capture.
    Sharon....you are truely a wonderful friend and I am soooo very glad we have met here this year!!!!!....
    Lots of hugs!!!!!.......Michelle (Shell)"

    23rd December, 2007

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    johopo (John) says:

    "If you are fortunate enough to have Sharon as your contact, you will be delighted with her enthusiasm, support, generosity and insightful comments! Her photostream is an expression of her sensitivity to nature and her desire to capture beauty. She has produced many wonderful macro images filled with charm and grace. Thank you for sharing, Sharon, and keep up the great work!"

    25th October, 2007

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    photogenesis ... says:

    "Sharon is creating many beautiful images. Her macro work in particular shows great skill and reflects her empathy with nature.
    Sharon is also a great Flickr contact and friend, frequently stopping by and showing interest and leaving kind comments/invites. Sharon also demonstrates an uncanny understanding about what lies behind some of my images, which is both pleasing and nervewracking at the same time. Keep the great work coming Sharon, and thanks for your time, attention and friendship."

    11th September, 2007

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    luckygirllefty says:

    "They say if you look close enough, you can see an entire little world in a flower, and Sharon has got to be one of the best tour guides to that world. "Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into"...she gives them that soul and graciously shares it with everyone.

    "The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces others, they will bloom like flowers." Sharon's presence and words are always a gift, such real kindness!

    If friends were flowers, I'd pick you!! You're a wonder-full talent and gal!"

    22nd August, 2007

Name:
Sharon Lapkin
Joined:
June 2007
Hometown:
Melbourne
Currently:
Australia
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Editor
Email:
lapkins [at] tpg.com.au