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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) 53,754 photos, 6,191 members
- PLANET EARTH REFLECTIONS 7,135 photos, 856 members
- Cámaras Híbridas/Bridge Cameras (Post 1, Comment 1) 4,814 photos, 385 members
- Awesome Picture Award (Invite Only) 19,231 photos, 6,890 members
- Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 48,848 photos, 6,295 members
- Coal Art 301 photos, 38 members
- Postcards from Baja Verapaz 89 photos, 11 members
- MyFuji ~ New Comp - "My Other Hobby Is..." Winter Seas. Result 56,527 photos, 627 members
- Top 25 Purple, Pink and Blue 25 photos, 884 members
- * Raindrops keep fallin'... (Post 1~Award 1) 1,306 photos, 205 members
- Rocks and Geology 54,045 photos, 5,290 members
- Geomorphology 1,334 photos, 89 members
- Fruit & Veg 146,024 photos, 27,893 members
- Cloudporn 89,769 photos, 11,230 members
- Moto Traveller Group. P1=A1 Thank you , Merci, Grazie , Gracias 10,437 photos, 390 members
- 100 + Viewed Best Archaeology, Old Art & Ruins (add 1, award 1) 8,428 photos, 818 members
- NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,558 photos, 11,777 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 87,793 photos, 10,762 members
- Frogs and Toads 20,684 photos, 5,251 members
- **a-bug's-life** (post 1-awards 3) NEW CODE 9,804 photos, 1,135 members
- Bugsssss - P1/C1 - Don't forget to comment! 41,562 photos, 3,310 members
- 'Views: 10,000 - 15,000 353 photos, 333 members
- Maya Paradise 1,684 photos, 172 members
- Planet - Earth (Post - 1, Comment - 1) 14,747 photos, 1,150 members
- Ysplix :-) 15,054 photos, 2,339 members
- Favorites: 100 3,243 photos, 2,148 members
- Favorites: 90 792 photos, 1,105 members
- Salticidae 6,533 photos, 531 members
- NATURE & PEOPLE IN THE NATURE[ 1 post; 5 award] 30,749 photos, 3,425 members
- Above All the Rest and Simply the BEST (P.1 A.3) 55,142 photos, 3,034 members
- *PhotosWorld* - The World in Photographs. 31,795 photos, 661 members
- ~CONTACT GROUP~ [Post ; 1 Award ; 5] 124,699 photos, 6,168 members
- EPERKE Award (Post 2: Award 5) 280,292 photos, 11,685 members
- ~NATURE+ [not people][post 1: award 5]~ 301,223 photos, 18,715 members
- Dragonfly Awards * Post1 - Award 3 * *Sweeper Active* 495,810 photos, 23,517 members
- Reflections 405,306 photos, 39,068 members
- REFLECTIONS / DISTORTIONS 192,117 photos, 17,203 members
- Wet Reflections 154,463 photos, 17,782 members
- Textures only ~ Competition #164 (Post by Mar 13) 12,262 photos, 3,635 members
- Guatemala Touristic Photos 1,751 photos, 133 members
- Small Creatures Will Love This Place 10,987 photos, 2,250 members
- Toxic Plants 304 photos, 93 members
- **Platinum Heart Awards** (Only with 8+Heart Awards Invitation!) 169,638 photos, 13,966 members
- Castles - Castillos 47,116 photos, 6,619 members
- Palaces, Castles, Towers, Pagodas, Fortresses And Ruins of Old 98,091 photos, 8,570 members
- GUATEFOOD / Comida Chapina / Guatemalan Food 741 photos, 84 members
- Insects & Spiders 64,861 photos, 4,007 members
- SPIDERS 40,711 photos, 7,700 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











