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An America experiencing mid-life in The Middle Kingdom, living in, working for and learning about China. I agreed to teach English to the masses to get here. I also take pictures.
Robert Heinecken once said, "Many pictures turn out to be limp translations of the known world instead of vital objects which create an intrinsic world of their own. There is a vast difference between taking a picture and making a photograph."
I am trying to learn how to make photographs.
ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. YOU MAY NOT USE MY PHOTOGRAPHS FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT MY EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT.

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Testimonials (15)
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emre_u ( Away ) says:
"Michael is a photographer whose photographs leave something special in your heart. Taking a good photo is not so difficult;in fact it is so easy; but shooting the "real" emotions, not poses, is so difficult. Some people feel very happy to shoot a good street photography in which there is a poor beggar. They shoot and then forget!.No human touch...No feelings...No real "care"!. And some shoot for the sake of getting the real emotions, feel sad, feel "human" , feel everything that a human can feel when shooting..He is a real example for being a good photographer and being a good person. I love his photographs; and adore his style. I am honored to be one of his friends here in flickr. Call me whenever you come to Turkey, there is -always- gonna be a home for you here.Now for the people who visit his stream:You will learn a lot, you will love him and his photos. He is a must see here in flickr. Just keep in touch with him."
2nd January, 2009
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teldow says:
"I think of Michael as the king of color, although he does everything with great techincal skill and artistry. His vision for average people in the every day moment is exemplary. He brings the viewer to that moment and lets you experience it through his eyes. Every image has the ability to create stories in your mind, about the people and the places he's experiencing. I feel as if I have traveled through his world by viewing his work. He has a rare gift for instinctively recognising what so many miss. I look forward to every new image he posts."
11th May, 2008
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Stavelin says:
"What can be said about Michael`s pictures that now have been said already? He shoot marvellous images, he is sincere and he has a human touch to his photography that isn’t very easy to come across on flickr.
Browsing through his stream is a wonderful journey and its accompanied with his great stories about the people he meets and the places he visits.
Thank you. You and your pictures add value to my time spent on flickr."4th May, 2008
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zelnunes says:
"I know a little bit of China at its best way:
through Michael's special eyes!"25th April, 2008
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Victor Oliveira says:
"Michael rocks! This guy knows everything (and more) about stunning colors and compositions. He's such a great friend, with amazing pictures.. :)"
10th April, 2008
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小火(Fire) says:
"Michael is one of the nicest people i've met on flickr.He is definitely one of best photographers in China! Simply aewsome for every single shot!I think Michael has a special eye for details and people and I'm proud to be able to view his works and know him in flickr! It's really been an honour! Looking forward to see more of his works!
You are makeing photographs!!!"4th April, 2008
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Lunalunita says:
"Michael, your pictures are fantastic. Nothing more and nothing less, just this.
Marion"24th March, 2008
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Life in AsiaNZ says:
"Michael is simply one of the best China photographers around. If you want to see inside the "real" China then come and take a look at his work. Be prepared to be amazed by not only what you see, but also the skill of the photographer who caught these fantastic photographs."
12th March, 2008
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.niCky. says:
"He very talented and very kind person!
Every single his photos express everything.
Telling you a diferent stories.
One of my favourite photographer.
Keep it coming Bro!"6th March, 2008
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Sami Hunter Photo says:
"One of the nicest people on Flickr. He is incredibly talented and is without ego."
16th January, 2008
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rosping says:
"""He is one of my first contacts here on Flickr, a great photographer, his pictures are so beautiful, he is an artist,""
7th January, 2008
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AcquaAlta says:
"I don't know Michael personally, but "meeting" him on Flickr has opened my eyes to a whole new world presented to me by one of the most humane and sensitive people I have ever come across.
Just browse through his images to appreciate my words and "walk" by his side to hear how his heart beats."5th January, 2008
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Daddy Woofer says:
"Hi Micheal.
I should have written this weeks ago. You are one of the few people i have come across that is so sincere, in your photography and your comments, to your subject matter and the other Flickr members whom you visit. I visit your stream at times when i need something to make me smile. (and even when i don't!) When i joined, you were the first to comment on my stream and you seems like a million miles away. Now i feels like you are just around the corner! Sincere thanks from me to you for all your encouragement. It's good to know you. With or without Flickr."30th November, 2007
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-milky joe- says:
"People like Michael are what make flickr such a meaningful and enduring online community, his unabashed enthusiasm for photography, his impressive talent, but most of all his incredible warmth and humanity are inspiring.
Michael has a thoroughly inclusive attitude to photography, immersing you in his world, his concerns, fears, hopes and joys. I feel privileged to know Michael here on flickr and even more fortunate that he found me! Here's to you and yours my friend."20th October, 2007
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Michael
I met him on flickr.
Although, I have been in Guilin for business a few times, but I I never have a chance to really snap photos.
Before my mom's died, she used to traveled to Guilin min. once a years. as she love the scenary there.
I want to thank him for sharing his great works on Guilin; Guan Xi with all of us.
Michael is very good in the candid shots. I can now visiting Guilin; Guan Xi or any place that he traveling to.
Thank you for your kindness & sharing your excellence works.
You are great.
I appreciate it."26th September, 2007























