I discovered photography as an interest in April 2006. I'm working on trying to improve my photography and hope eventually to be able to show you the fruits of my labour. But, if it were easy I'm sure I would not enjoy the challenge so much.

There are so many flickr photographers that inspire me with their talent. If I fav your shot, it is always genuine, you know I absolutely love it. Thank you for the time you take to view my photos. Constructive criticism is always welcome; I'm here to learn and improve. I enjoy photographing anything to do with nature and at the moment I'm trying to learn landscape photography. Recently I've found too many flickr photostreams I love, to continue to add everyone as a contact. Please accept my apology if I don't reciprocate, I add new contacts whenever I'm not struggling to keep up with viewing photos.

I'm an emergency and critical care veterinarian (dogs and cats). Recently I've lived in New Zealand and Sydney. I'm now back in Australia.


My gear
Canon 7D
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 135mm f/2L (new!)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS
Canon 1.4x extender
Lightroom 2
Photoshop CS5


A link to my most interesting pictures displayed on black
interestingby.isaias.com.mx/pm.php?id=93837707@N00


kelpie1. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr


My photos are copyrighted, all rights reserved, which means if you wish to use any of them in any way, you'll need to ask first.


To see the type of shot I aspire to, have a view of some my favourites
kelpie1 - View my favorites on Flickriver

kelpie1's favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,788)

  • The gathering... by Isabelle Ann
  • Spirit of nature by LightSpectral [Ismanah photography]
  • church on the hill by aaronpryor
  • Cloud Piercer by Kah Kit Yoong
  • I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. ~Charles Dickens by Dewberry Parfum
  • Disagreement by csabatokolyi
  • I've got this smile on my face by csabatokolyi
  • Dominance by csabatokolyi
  • The timid little fox by csabatokolyi
  • The famous door by alonsodr
  • Californian Arctic Queen by Johny Day
  • So I said to her... by Isabelle Ann
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Testimonials (4)

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    mosippy says:

    "I haven't written many testimonials but I feel I must let anyone who hasn't discovered Kelpie1's work know that doing so will only bring delight and --I must disclose-- a good amount of envy! I've been a fan of Karen's work since I first discovered it about a year ago, and in that time I've seen her stream, which was always beautiful and interesting, evolve into a top-notch exhibit. Her animal portraits transcend 'great capture' and show us the warmth, beauty and artistic gifts of nature. What's more, she's a supremely talented shooter no wonder where she aims her Canon, and I'm delighted to see more people appearing in her stream.

    Good on ya, Karen, for discovering a gift that we're all getting to enjoy!"

    27th September, 2007

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    lance_leopold says:

    "Karens work was some of the first work that caught my eye when i joined Flickr,and as a nature addict, i was drawn in straight away by the beauty of her images,her little piglets made me want to go straight out and buy half a dozen,such is her skill at capturing the cuteness in animals,and it terrific that someone who works with animals,still finds the time to bring us images of their unique beauty,thanks Karen."

    1st August, 2007

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    Natascha♫ says:

    "Viewing Karen's photos is always a big joy! Her animalphotos are absolutely awesome. But not only her animals, the whole stream is so colorfull and vivid, so exceptional and beautiful, it's a must to see! I am very glad I found her on Flickr!"

    15th April, 2007

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    sputnik- says:

    "If you visit kelpie1's photostream prepare yourself for the most beautiful animal portraits on flickr. flickr without kelpie1 is possible, but senseless."

    12th March, 2007

Name:
Karen
Joined:
October 2006
Currently:
Australia
I am:
Female