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We are a father and daughter managing our photos here on Flickr. We both became Flickr addicts and outgrew using a single account. I'm Phil and this is primarily my account. My daughter, Alexis, remained on the original account here: www.flickr.com/photos/ourlifebase/
Please check out the Maya Paradise photo group on Flickr:
www.flickr.com/groups/mayaparadise/.
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ShutterSparks' favorite photos from other Flickr members (643)
Contacts (637)
Groups (50)
- INTENSOS ANIMALES / Intense animals.(P1/C3 OBLIGATORY) 53,492 photos, 6,175 members
- PLANET EARTH REFLECTIONS 7,089 photos, 850 members
- Cámaras Híbridas/Bridge Cameras (Post 1, Comment 1) 4,806 photos, 386 members
- Awesome Picture Award (Invite Only) 19,221 photos, 6,894 members
- Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 48,701 photos, 6,288 members
- Coal Art 301 photos, 38 members
- Postcards from Baja Verapaz 89 photos, 11 members
- MyFuji ~ Winter Seasonal Voting Open ~ Feb RESULT! 56,217 photos, 627 members
- Top 25 Purple, Pink and Blue 24 photos, 880 members
- * Raindrops keep fallin'... (Post 1~Award 1) 1,287 photos, 204 members
- Rocks and Geology 53,946 photos, 5,277 members
- Geomorphology 1,329 photos, 89 members
- Fruit & Veg 145,946 photos, 27,861 members
- Cloudporn 89,536 photos, 11,196 members
- Moto Traveller Group. P1=A1 Thank you , Merci, Grazie , Gracias 10,424 photos, 390 members
- 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1) 8,404 photos, 818 members
- NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,576 photos, 11,776 members
- Best of flickr pets, animals, birds, fish & insects. (P3 - A1) 3,575 photos, 488 members
- Radio broadcast QSL cards 381 photos, 26 members
- Reptiles & Amphibians 87,520 photos, 10,737 members
- Frogs and Toads 20,577 photos, 5,235 members
- **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3) NEW CODE 9,793 photos, 1,135 members
- Bugsssss - P1/C1 - Don't forget to comment! 41,450 photos, 3,308 members
- 'Views: 10,000 - 15,000 353 photos, 333 members
- Maya Paradise 1,682 photos, 172 members
- Planet - Earth (Post - 1, Comment - 1) 14,699 photos, 1,150 members
- Ysplix :-) 15,006 photos, 2,341 members
- Favorites: 100 3,229 photos, 2,147 members
- Favorites: 90 788 photos, 1,104 members
- Salticidae 6,509 photos, 530 members
- NATURE & PEOPLE IN THE NATURE[ 1 post; 5 award] 30,673 photos, 3,421 members
- Above All the Rest and Simply the BEST (P.1 A.3) 55,244 photos, 3,037 members
- *PhotosWorld* - The World in Photographs. 31,768 photos, 661 members
- ~CONTACT GROUP~ [Post ; 1 Award ; 5] 124,392 photos, 6,166 members
- EPERKE Award (Post 2: Award 5) 280,046 photos, 11,679 members
- ~NATURE+ [not people][post 1: award 5]~ 300,892 photos, 18,711 members
- Dragonfly Awards * Post1 - Award 3 * *Sweeper Active* 495,192 photos, 23,503 members
- Reflections 404,219 photos, 39,011 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 191,695 photos, 17,188 members
- Wet Reflections 154,120 photos, 17,777 members
- Textures only ~ Competition #164 (Post by Mar 13) 12,257 photos, 3,637 members
- Guatemala Touristic Photos 1,754 photos, 133 members
- Small Creatures Will Love This Place 10,976 photos, 2,251 members
- Toxic Plants 304 photos, 92 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 169,375 photos, 13,948 members
- Castles - Castillos 47,009 photos, 6,609 members
- Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old 97,889 photos, 8,562 members
- GUATEFOOD / Comida Chapina / Guatemalan Food 741 photos, 84 members
- Insects & Spiders 64,795 photos, 4,008 members
- SPIDERS 40,609 photos, 7,686 members
Testimonials (5)
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dongato says:
"I have known Felipe virtually for a number of years. He left the Rio shortly before I arrived. For years he ran the only website dedicated to the Rio Dulce. www.mayaparadise.... While he was here he was the first person to set up an internet cafe with international phone and fax service. At that time there were no cell phones here and you had to wait in line to use the one or two landlines that were available.
He is also an honorary staph member and technical adviser of Rio Dulce Chisme Vindicator website riodulcechisme.com/ as well as running his own personal blog. shuttersparks.blo...
I have only in the last few days had the opportunity to know Phil in the real world as he recently crossed the Gulf ahead of Hurricane Gustav aboard m/v Vagabond, a 50' oceangoing passagemaker.
Phil is not only a great guy but an awesome photographer. I hope he will teach me some new tricks with my fancy new camera that I mostly use on auto.
I welcome Felipe back to the Rio and hope to be able to spend more time with him. He is an extremely intelligent and fascinating person who can speak intelligently on nearly any subject.
Although I have known him only a short time in the real world, I consider him a very good friend and look forward to many good times and maybe some collaborative projects in the future.
Welcome home Felipe!"29th December, 2009
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HocusPokusFocus says:
"I love ShutterSparks' pictures. Although he is my dad, so you might think I'm bias, his photostream is always interesting, with lots of creative shots, colorful shots, and different captures and perceptions of various subjects you would never think to photograph, like fountain pens. I love his pictures of the fountain pens, but never thought to photograph them until now. He has a unique imagination and creativity that is really great to see. I love just looking through his stream, seeing the different captures of the various things he has photographed. Sometimes there are too many great ones to comment them all. But I love to see his vision and creativity, and wish mine was like his sometimes. He loves constructive criticism, and I try to throw in my two cents, but most of the time he can offer more then I can. I can't wait to see more of great photographs once he really gets settled and starts making days of photography, we will all be in for a real treat."
1st November, 2008
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Bee-lee says:
"ShutterSparks' pictures are full of life and love. if you look at his photostream you will see his affection for photography and his recurrent curiosity for new motifs in every single picture. and i hope he will never lose his enthusiasm because it gives his pictures a very special and unique touch!"
11th August, 2007
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bjk2007 says:
"Phil has an amazing variety of subjects in his photo stream. Each of his lovely captures is presented with a professional touch. I am learning from his presentations.
Phil also take time to comment on his contacts' new photos and provides useful, positive feedback. I appreciate his support during this Flickr experience."27th July, 2007
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dakoter. says:
"phil's got some great captures, an amazing eye for things, & is a great guy to go to for help, opinions, & just about anything.
:)"17th July, 2007
- Name:
- Phil
- Joined:
- June 2007
- Currently:
- Rio Dulce, Guatemala
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Retired engineer, now have transcription business.
- Website:
- ShutterSparks











