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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 (645)
Contacts (638)
Groups (50)
- INTENSOS ANIMALES / Intense animals.(P1/C3 OBLIGATORY) 52,671 photos, 6,121 members
- PLANET EARTH REFLECTIONS 6,941 photos, 833 members
- Cámaras Híbridas/Bridge Cameras (Post 1, Comment 1) 4,784 photos, 386 members
- Awesome Picture Award (Invite Only) 19,079 photos, 6,902 members
- Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 48,379 photos, 6,252 members
- Coal Art 293 photos, 36 members
- Postcards from Baja Verapaz 89 photos, 11 members
- MyFuji ~ Animal Crackers Closes TONIGHT & Winter Seasonal 55,654 photos, 628 members
- Top 25 Purple, Pink and Blue 27 photos, 867 members
- * Raindrops keep fallin'... (Post 1~Award 1) 1,271 photos, 203 members
- Rocks and Geology 53,789 photos, 5,260 members
- Geomorphology 1,329 photos, 88 members
- Fruit & Veg 145,466 photos, 27,791 members
- Cloudporn 88,859 photos, 11,135 members
- Moto Traveller Group. P1=A1 Thank you , Merci, Grazie , Gracias 10,413 photos, 391 members
- 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1) 8,358 photos, 818 members
- NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,599 photos, 11,774 members
- Best of flickr pets, animals, birds, fish & insects. (P3 - A1) 3,575 photos, 488 members
- Radio broadcast QSL cards 380 photos, 26 members
- Reptiles & Amphibians 86,911 photos, 10,691 members
- Frogs and Toads 20,410 photos, 5,207 members
- **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3) NEW CODE 9,796 photos, 1,133 members
- Bugsssss - P1/C1 - Don't forget to comment! 41,185 photos, 3,294 members
- 'Views: 10,000 - 15,000 349 photos, 330 members
- Maya Paradise 1,683 photos, 172 members
- Planet - Earth (Post - 1, Comment - 1) 14,578 photos, 1,123 members
- Ysplix :-) 14,892 photos, 2,347 members
- Favorites: 100 3,193 photos, 2,144 members
- Favorites: 90 779 photos, 1,104 members
- Salticidae 6,477 photos, 528 members
- NATURE & PEOPLE IN THE NATURE[ 1 post; 5 award] 30,470 photos, 3,411 members
- Above All the Rest and Simply the BEST (P.1 A.3) 55,195 photos, 3,039 members
- *PhotosWorld* - The World in Photographs. 31,711 photos, 661 members
- ~CONTACT GROUP~ [Post ; 1 Award ; 5] 123,836 photos, 6,158 members
- EPERKE Award (Post 2: Award 5) 279,416 photos, 11,670 members
- ~NATURE+ [not people][post 1: award 5]~ 300,244 photos, 18,693 members
- Dragonfly Awards * Post1 - Award 3 * *Sweeper Active* 494,244 photos, 23,493 members
- Reflections 401,877 photos, 38,862 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 190,719 photos, 17,142 members
- Wet Reflections 153,295 photos, 17,754 members
- Textures only ~ Competition #163 (Post by Feb 28) 12,202 photos, 3,618 members
- Guatemala Touristic Photos 1,717 photos, 131 members
- Small Creatures Will Love This Place 11,066 photos, 2,248 members
- Toxic Plants 304 photos, 92 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 168,696 photos, 13,917 members
- Castles - Castillos 46,732 photos, 6,581 members
- Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old 97,338 photos, 8,539 members
- GUATEFOOD / Comida Chapina / Guatemalan Food 739 photos, 84 members
- Insects & Spiders 64,666 photos, 4,009 members
- SPIDERS 40,427 photos, 7,674 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











